East Asia

Hong Kong investors and listed companies wage a war of independence – over board directors

On a Sunday night in June 2019, Abraham Razack faced a dilemma. The images he saw on TV news earlier…

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Lazada’s youngest executive sees AI, logistics as biggest strengths against rivals like Temu

Lazada’s key advantage in Southeast Asia amid rising competition from new entrants such as PDD Holdings’ Temu and ByteDance’s TikTok…

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Justin Timberlake pleads guilty to lesser charge after drunk driving arrest

Pop star Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty in a New York State court on Friday to a lesser traffic charge than…

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From alleged torture, suicide to demotion: Why China’s disgraced foreign minister Qin Gang’s fate is fodder for speculation

While observers note that Beijing’s silence on Mr Qin has contributed to the rumour mill, they point out that it…

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Opinion | Bangladesh’s uprising offers lessons for Pakistan’s democracy

Inspired by the success of the student-led popular movement in Bangladesh resulting in the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,…

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Biden, Starmer meet as Russia warns over missiles for Ukraine

“CLEAR DECISION” Biden said on Tuesday that he was “working” on Ukraine’s demands to use longer-range missiles, while top US…

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US dollar hits 8-1/2-month low vs yen as 50-bp cut back in play

NEW YORK/LONDON :The U.S. dollar fell on Friday to its lowest level since late December against the Japanese yen after…

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DHL riding China’s export wave with millions in new investments

Cargo forwarder DHL said it anticipates a surge in exports from China to drive a preponderance of transport and cargo…

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Chinese defense minister urges countries to pool strength for peace

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-13/Chinese-defense-minister-urges-countries-to-pool-strength-for-peace–1wRT29HdDlC/img/1a22b0d63c37425cb0e0bb85820042e7/1a22b0d63c37425cb0e0bb85820042e7.png' alt='The 11th Beijing Xiangshan Forum opens at the Beijing International Convention Center in Beijing, China, September 13, 2024.…

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Typhoon Yagi floods displace more than 235,000 in Myanmar: Junta

YANGON: Floods in Myanmar sparked by Typhoon Yagi have displaced more than 235,000 people and killed at least 33, the…

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