Category: Asian News

President Rodrigo Duterte swept to power three years ago on a reputation as a strong and decisive leader. He also promised to eradicate drugs, crime and … source

Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, Sep 6: – Nissan Motor considering pulling out of S Korea: Reports – Rakuten shares fall after reports of wireless network launch … source

China will exempt 16 categories of US products from additional tariffs. The exemptions are part of Beijing’s waiver programme, which comes amid slower … source

A hearse carrying Robert Mugabe’s body made its way to the airport from the Singapore Casket funeral parlour on Wednesday (Sep 11), ahead of his funeral in … source

Beijing threw its backing behind Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam in the wake of a leaked audio recording of her saying she wanted to quit over the unrest in the…

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said in a press conference on Tuesday (Sep 10) that it is “totally unnecessary” for foreign parties to interfere with Hong Kong’s … source

Businesses in Hong Kong have been caught in the crossfire, as political unrest in the city has hit the retail, travel and financial sectors hard. Business leaders … source

Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, Aug 19: – Cambodia launches country’s first state-backed online marketplace – Microsoft to use chipmaker Nvidia Corp’s ray … source

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam has assured the business sector that the city can rebound from the ongoing unrest. Making a surprise appearance at a … source

Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, Aug 21: – Thai exports unexpectedly rise 4.28% on gold boost – India’s largest biscuit-maker may cut up to 10000 jobs … source