Malaysia’s emergency declaration means prime minister can dodge election until pandemic ends
2021-01-12
Critics say he’s using the COVID-19 crisis to cling to power. …Continue Reading
One of the world’s smallest stock exchanges is about to get a little bit bigger
2021-01-12
A seventh company is set to list on the tiny bourse. …Continue Reading
PGA revokes 2022 championship from Trump’s Bedminster golf course
2021-01-11
‘Conducting the PGA championship at Trump Bedminster would be detrimental to the PGA of America brand.’ …Continue Reading
Japan says it’s identified a new COVID-19 variant
2021-01-11
The new mutation of the virus was found in four passengers returning to Japan from Brazil. …Continue Reading
Apple, Amazon remove Parler over accusations the platform helped incite Capitol attacks
2021-01-10
Apple said it has dropped Parler from its app store, while Amazon said it would no longer provide the site with its cloud services, effectively taking the app offline. …Continue Reading
What to know about the missing Boeing 737 plane that disappeared over the Java Sea
2021-01-10
At least one agency characterized the incident as a crash after officials found plane debris. …Continue Reading
Lawmakers want to know: How did pro-Trump mob overtake U.S. Capitol Police?
2021-01-07
Members of Congress demand answers from the force of 2,000 officers with a $460 million budget. …Continue Reading
Alibaba, Tencent stocks slide as U.S. considers investment ban
2021-01-07
The ban would be the most dramatic move yet by the Trump administration to cut China off from U.S. capital. …Continue Reading
Hong Kong arrests American lawyer in latest round-up of opposition figures
2021-01-06
President-elect Joe Biden’s pick for U.S. secretary of state denounced the action. …Continue Reading
When will international travel resume? One airline is betting on July 2021
2021-01-05
It’s taking the optimistic view that vaccinations will have begun to curb the coronavirus by then. …Continue Reading
Death of young worker renews criticism of Chinese tech’s relentless ‘996’ work culture
2021-01-05
China’s tech billionaires have previously endorsed long working hours as necessary for survival. …Continue Reading
Singapore economy appears headed for a U-shaped recovery
2021-01-04
GDP growth last quarter beat estimates, but a full rebound depends on a global recovery. …Continue Reading
‘Nano’ apartment sales soar in world’s most expensive housing market
2021-01-04
One in eight homes sold is less than 260 square feet. …Continue Reading
Shares of China’s chief chipmaker plunge after co-CEO departs without warning
2020-12-16
The company lies at the heart of Beijing’s effort to build a world-class semiconductor industry. …Continue Reading
Should top U.S. officials get Pfizer vaccine first? Trump says they can wait
2020-12-14
Health experts argue that officials getting the vaccine could elicit public confidence in the jabs. …Continue Reading
Cleveland’s baseball team plans to drop its ‘Indians’ name
2020-12-14
A new name is still up in the air. …Continue Reading
Sweden’s frontline health care workers are quitting in worrying numbers as COVID cases spike
2020-12-13
Sweden, which has avoided a lockdown since the pandemic started, is also turning to other Nordic countries for help. …Continue Reading
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is first to win U.S. approval
2020-12-12
The green light from the FDA will trigger a vaccination campaign unlike any other in U.S. history. …Continue Reading
Hopes of a Brexit trade deal flash red, sending stocks and sterling lower
2020-12-11
Both sides are running out of time after crucial talks break down in Brussels. …Continue Reading
Why Australia just canceled an order for 51 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
2020-12-11
Even without the doses, Australia’s 26 million people will have access to 140 million units of vaccines. …Continue Reading
A 2,000-person Royal Caribbean cruise to nowhere didn’t end well
2020-12-09
It’s latest failed attempt to revive travel in the pandemic. …Continue Reading