China and Russia refused to join other Group of 20 nations in a statement in which most members condemned Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine, showing divisions remain entrenched on how to end a conflict that has roiled the global economy.
A 42-story hotel being constructed in one of Hong Kong’s tourism districts went up in flames before firefighters brought the fire under control.
A father and daughter who were recently infected with bird flu in Cambodia got it from direct exposure to sick animals, health officials said, ruling out the possibility of human-to-human transmission.
Singapore police are investigating Lee Hsien Yang, the estranged brother of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, for allegedly giving false evidence over the handling of their late father’s will.
Australia’s central bank will hike interest rates as many as three more times over the next six months amid stubborn inflation, according to National Australia Bank Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Ross McEwan.
The excitement over China’s reopening that drove the nation’s benchmark stock index within a hair of a bull market has so far failed to spark a substantial inflow of money from individual investors.
Arm Ltd. will pursue an initial public offering listing solely in the US, rejecting calls from the UK government to conduct a dual listing in its home market.
US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler said he’s open to changing the agency’s proposed overhaul of Wall Street trading rules as market participants vigorously debate and, in some cases, mount opposition to the measures.
WhatsApp, the messaging service owned by Meta Platforms Inc., will soon allow users in Brazil to make payments to businesses through the app.
China’s new lineup of top economic policy makers is about to take the stage. The view that they offer nothing more than a lurch to the left is too simplistic.
