S. Korea’s Posco Chemical says wins $32.6B order from Samsung SDI
SEOUL, Jan 30, 2023, Reuters. Posco Chemical (003670.KS) said on Monday it has won a…
Indonesian President Jokowi’s approval rating at all-time high, poll shows
JAKARTA, Jan 23, 2023, Reuters. Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s approval rating has hit an all-time…
Investcorp targets Indonesia to expand Southeast Asia footprint
DAVOS/JAKARTA, Jan 16, 2023, Reuters. Bahrain-based Investcorp is working on multiple initiatives in Indonesia, including…
Asia-Pacific markets rise as China reopens borders with Hong Kong
HONG KONG, Jan 9, 2023, CNBC. Asia-Pacific markets traded higher as Hong Kong and mainland…
Japan’s emperor gives first public New Year’s greeting since 2020
TOKYO, Jan 2, 2023, Reuters. Japan’s Emperor Naruhito on Monday gave a New Year’s address…
China stages ‘strike drills’ around Taiwan, citing provocation
BEIJING, Dec 26, 2022, Reuters. China’s military said it had conducted “strike drills” in the…
Thai warship sinks in severe weather, leaving 33 crew missing
BANGKOK, Dec 19, 2022, CNN. A Royal Thai Navy warship sank in severe weather early…
Indian, Chinese soldiers injured in clash near Arunachal border
NEW DELHI, Dec 12, 2022, The Hindu. Indian and Chinese soldiers suffered “minor injuries” after…
iPhone maker Foxconn reports slump in revenue after unrest and Covid outbreak at key China plant
ZHENGZHOU, Dec 5, 2022, CNBC. Foxconn said November revenue totaled 551.1 billion new Taiwan dollars…
Hong Kong stocks lead losses in Asia on China unrest, oil at lowest in 2022
HONG KONG, Nov 28, 2022, CNBC. Hong Kong stocks led losses in a negative Asia-Pacific…
US VP Harris to visit Philippine island near China-claimed waters
PUERTO PRINCESA, Nov 22, 2022, AFP. US Vice President Kamala Harris will travel today to…
Kazakh President Tokayev wins re-election with 81.3 per cent of vote
ASTANA, Nov 21, 2022, Reuters. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev secured a second term in Sunday’s…