World Bank trims Asia growth outlook
The World Bank has sharply downgraded its economic growth projections for the Philippines, forecasting that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) will expand by just [more…]
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How the Vatican chooses the next pontiff
As the Catholic world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88 on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, attention turns [more…]
Intel teams up with Chinese firms to boost smart car technology
Intel has announced major strategic partnerships with Chinese artificial intelligence firm ModelBest and automotive chip designer Black Sesame Technologies, marking a significant push into the [more…]
Holocaust survivors return to lead march at Auschwitz, 80 years after liberation
Eighty years after the liberation of Auschwitz, thousands gathered at the former Nazi death camp in Poland for the annual March of the Living, a [more…]
Kenya charges Belgian teens over 5,000 rare ants
Two Belgian teenagers are awaiting sentencing in Kenya after being arrested with 5,000 ants, a case that has drawn international attention and highlighted emerging trends [more…]
Port giants CK Hutchison, PSA look to sell stakes
CK Hutchison Holdings, the Hong Kong conglomerate controlled by billionaire Li Ka-shing, is advancing plans to divest its global ports business in a landmark transaction. [more…]
Corporate moves abroad drive dip in Korea’s FX deposits
Foreign currency deposits in South Korea continued to slip for the second month in a row this March, with companies pulling funds for overseas investments [more…]
Crafting the Future: Expo 2025 on Yumeshima Island
Osaka, Japan, is once again at the center of global attention as it hosts Expo 2025, a World Expo running from April 13 to October [more…]
French giant L’Oréal cuts jobs in China
L’Oréal, the world’s largest cosmetics company, is preparing for significant layoffs in its China operations, particularly targeting its travel retail division. Reports indicate that up [more…]
Singapore’s Keppel draws $1.5 billion for fund expansion
Keppel Ltd., a leading Singapore-based asset manager and operator, has announced it has secured nearly S$2 billion (US$1.53 billion) in capital commitments from global institutional [more…]