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CEOs who’ve been grumbling about Singapore’s new mandatory pay disclosures could be in for a pleasant surprise: a raise. → Read More
As mysteries continue to swirl around the balloon and three other so-far-unidentified objects shot down by the US in recent days, one thing at least has been clear: the weaponry used to knock them out of the sky. Be it the original alleged Chinese surveillance balloon downed off South Carolina, or the as-yet-unknown objects targeted over Alaska, Michigan and Canada, all have met their demise by… → Read More
As the U.S. attempts to recover the sunken remains of a huge Chinese balloon it blasted... → Read More
The US Defense Department said Thursday it’s monitoring a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon floating over the western state of Montana, underscoring mutual suspicion between the world’s two largest economies just as top diplomats prepare to hold talks in Beijing. Here’s everything we know so far: → Read More
When a Porsche AG dealership in China posted an online advertisement for the latest Panamera sports car, it wasn't the sleek curves of the motor that grabbed the most attention — it was the bargain price. Drivers dreaming of a... → Read More
Local governments in China are looking for new uses for the makeshift quarantine facilities built during the pandemic, after years of strict Covid Zero rules left many authorities strapped for cash. → Read More
In a David versus Goliath battle, a small New York short seller is taking on one of Asia’s richest people. Hindenburg Research’s allegations against Adani Group are threatening to unravel the meteoric rise of 60-year-old Indian tycoon Gautam Adani, whose wealth surged by $44 billion in 2022 when many billionaires saw their fortunes shrink. → Read More
The father of Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic will not attend his son’s semi-final game at the Australian Open after he was filmed with a group of pro-Russia fans following an earlier match. → Read More
A breakneck surge in residential rents hammered Singapore’s tenants with increases of about 21% in the first nine months of 2022 — and the pain looks set to continue this year. → Read More
Footage of maskless fans packed into Qatar’s stadiums for the World Cup is putting China -- facing rising discontent over its continuing strict Covid protocols -- in a bind. → Read More
After days of political horse-trading and palace intrigue following Saturday’s election, Malaysia is finally set to unveil a new government. → Read More
A homeowner in New Zealand's rapidly cooling housing market is turning to an unusual way to attract buyers. → Read More
Japanese Justice Minister Yasuhiro Hanashi stepped down after joking the only time he gets noticed is when he signs off on executions, becoming the second minister forced out in less than a month and dealing a fresh blow to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s government. → Read More
Taiwan’s National Palace Museum said it disciplined two staff members who accidentally damaged historical artifacts, after an opposition lawmaker accused it of a cover-up. → Read More
Japan’s Star Flyer is trying to draw remote workers in Tokyo with airfare-plus-rent subscriptions. → Read More
Authorities in Vietnam’s capital have ordered the temporary closure of one of the city’s most popular attractions, a 300-meter stretch of railway narrowly bordered by cafes, restaurants and shops.Officials in Hanoi’s downtown Hoan Kiem district announced the move late Wednesday, blaming safety violations raised by the national railway, and said all shops in the area have to close in the next… → Read More
Singapore is reviewing a colonial-era rule that criminalizes sex between men while trying to protect a law that prevents same-sex marriages. Here’s where things stand: → Read More
More than half of Singaporeans think the government is handling inflation “badly,” according to a new poll, highlighting challenges facing the country’s leaders as the nation undergoes a political transition. → Read More
China has slapped down rumors that its capital will be put into a Shanghai-style lockdown because of a persistent Covid-19 outbreak, saying Beijing remains operational. But, official lockdown or not, many of what were once the city’s busiest streets are now deserted. → Read More
What you need to know about the businessman who managed to secure the most expensive work by an American artist sold at auction. → Read More