- January 19th, 2025
Asian stock markets took a hit on Monday following news of China’s long-awaited stimulus package, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index dropping over 2%. Despite the hefty 6 trillion yuan ($839 billion) stimulus aimed at alleviating local government debt, investor...
In the wake of Hurricane Rafael, Chevron Corporation, one of the world’s largest energy corporations, has initiated the redeployment of personnel and is restoring operations across its Gulf of Mexico platforms, following a temporary shutdown prompted by the storm. The...
Once hailed as the world's largest online shopping festival, China's Singles' Day, celebrated annually on November 11, has lost much of its previous luster. Once marked by a frenzy of consumerism and staggering sales growth, this year’s event has been...
In a landmark development for global climate finance, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a significant expansion of its climate-related lending by up to $7.2 billion. This move is made possible through new sovereign guarantees provided by the United...
Chinese stocks took a hit as investor expectations for a significant economic stimulus package were left unfulfilled following a high-profile legislative meeting. The decline reflects heightened concerns about China’s ability to tackle its deflationary cycle and navigate a series of...
Beijing’s Economic Revitalization Plans Fail to Bolster Iron Ore, Highlighting Weak Demand and Ample Supply Iron ore prices slid closer to $100 per ton, reflecting investor disappointment over China’s recent economic measures. Despite anticipation for stronger support, Beijing's latest debt-swap...
Vietnam’s government has taken a decisive stand against two of China’s largest online retail platforms, Shein and Temu, declaring that it will block both platforms’ domains and apps within the country if they do not officially register their operations with...
The Russian Black Sea Fleet is no stranger to tragedy. Last year, on April 14, 2022, the Moskva, the fleet’s flagship missile cruiser, sank, marking a significant modern loss for Russian naval forces. Yet, even as the fleet grapples with...
This year’s Exercise Trident, the flagship military training event jointly conducted by Singapore and Australia, has escalated in scale and complexity. For the first time, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the Australian Defence Force (ADF) will undertake dual-terrain operations...
Amid Ongoing Human Rights Controversies, Afghan Officials Hope for Progress in Addressing Climate Crisis Challenges In a rare diplomatic move since taking power in 2021, Afghan Taliban officials are set to attend the United Nations’ COP29 climate summit in Baku,...
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