US policy confusion is pushing the country toward an economic precipice
A drawback in purchases – or a fire-sale – of US Treasuries could devastate the global economy if China presses the red button
US President holds Russia and Iran partly responsible for gas attack on Syrian town. At least 40 killed; many children exposed to chemicals
Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman could face jeopardy as he takes steps to modernize his country
But experts fear Pyongyang will demand downscaling of Seoul-Washington security alliance
Some directors of ICICI Bank are likely to discuss the way ahead for its CEO Chanda Kochhar, whose kin are facing charges of corruption and nepotism
Beijing is waging a war of words over the new unit, warning of renewed 'militarization' by Tokyo
The Tokyo-based Coincheck crypto exchange says it lost more than US$500 million to hackers in January because it could not hire enough skilled engineers to ensure security
Cutting-edge hardware being used to back up soldiers on China's long and desolate frontiers
Former French legionnaire described Li as the perfect commander of a corporation as he let his capable managers run the show
They meet before the sun comes up in an inconspicuous little room, and there are no public announcements to say they’ll be there. Mostly, it's a group of 20 or so students, but the group chat shows there are more than 80 in the movement. There are girls and guys, all of whom look exhausted from the week they’ve had. However, there is a palpable sense of excitement to share what they’ve done so far. A rogue...
Amid the intense coverage of Russian cyber-maneuvering and North Korean missile threats, another kind of great-power rivalry has been playing out quietly in the Indian and Pacific oceans. The US and Chinese navies have been repositioning warships and establishing naval bases as if they were so many pawns on a geopolitical chessboard. To some it might seem curious, even quaint, that gunboats and naval bastions, once emblematic of the Victorian age, remain even remotely relevant...
Australian companies are in a sweet spot between the bickering United States and China, where they can sell more and buy more cheaply because of weaker competition in both markets. In essence, the mutual tariffs would be a double blessing for Australia. The latest escalation of the tariff war promises to have an impact on international trade exchanges to the tune of A$130 billion (US$100 billion) per year, including metals, drugs, motor vehicles, electronic components,...
Facebook has been in the news constantly since the Cambridge Analytica scandal began, and it is desperately fighting to regain its credibility. Facebook's management, who are accused of collecting and selling users' data without their permission, hasbeen under fire since Cambridge Analytica data scientist Christopher Wylie blew the whistle on the UK-based company he cofounded. Admitting that illegally obtained data was used to swing elections, he confessed: "We exploited Facebook to harvest millions of people's profiles...
Major third-party mobile and online payment platform charged with misleading marketing and privacy violations
Deal with Ruichi Intelligent Automobile seen as a potential comeback for former LeEco founder Jia Yueting
Major national retailer has been eyeing Dia China's store assets in high-quality communities for some time
The Department of Foreign Affairs said most of the Filipinos were the victims of illegal recruitment and human trafficking operations
Police said the victim’s eldest son attacked his father with a meat knife after being told that he couldn’t borrow some money
One of the cylinders on the back of the lorry suddenly came loose and rolled off, hitting Amir, who was standing close to the vehicle
A similar accident happened in a lift in Block 1 of Waterside Plaza in Tsuen Wan in 2014 when technicians conducted an inspection
The Bangladeshi factory worker evaded the first attack, but the thieves caught up with him and robbed him of wages he had just withdrawn
Labour Affairs Bureau says visitors who intend to do domestic work in Macau or seek non-specialized jobs must get a work permit before they arrive
House of Representatives member Aniceto Bertiz called for greater awareness of the risks of casual sexual contacts
The airline said low demand for flights has made regular operations unsustainable; Filipino 'overstayers' have just days to decide on amnesty offer
Filipino maids are claiming over HK$100,000 (US$12,740) in unpaid wages, long service pay and air tickets; both worked for the woman for over 30 years
The woman pleaded not guilty in March, and the trial was set for May 31 pending a psychiatric report and other procedures
Bantasan went to the UK Visa Application Centre in Causeway Bay in 2016 and applied for a work visa using falsified documents.
asia times EST 1995
asia times EST 1995
