Asia
Child care is expensive everywhere. But this country tops the list
World
April 9, 2022
Child care is expensive everywhere. But this country tops the list
New York (CNN Business) – Having children is expensive, no matter where in the world you live. But, while America…
Lockdowns in Shanghai and other Chinese cities pose a growing threat to the economy
World
April 9, 2022
Lockdowns in Shanghai and other Chinese cities pose a growing threat to the economy
Hong Kong (CNN Business) – China’s unwavering commitment to stamping out Covid by locking down big cities such as Shanghai…
Joint US-Indonesia war games to expand to 14 nations as tensions simmer in Indo-Pacific
World
April 9, 2022
Joint US-Indonesia war games to expand to 14 nations as tensions simmer in Indo-Pacific
Jakarta, Indonesia (CNN) – The Indonesian and United States militaries are expanding their annual bilateral exercises to 14 participating countries,…
As the world reacts in horror to Bucha, China’s state media strikes a different tone
World
April 6, 2022
As the world reacts in horror to Bucha, China’s state media strikes a different tone
(CNN) – Shocking images showing the bodies of civilians scattered across the streets of Bucha, a suburb of the Ukrainian…
There’s no end in sight for China’s Covid lockdowns. Here’s what you need to know
World
April 6, 2022
There’s no end in sight for China’s Covid lockdowns. Here’s what you need to know
Hong Kong (CNN) – Millions of people across China’s locked-down financial hub of Shanghai have been desperately seeking medical care…
Asia faces three big economic shocks: War in Ukraine, China and the Fed
World
April 5, 2022
Asia faces three big economic shocks: War in Ukraine, China and the Fed
Hong Kong (CNN Business) – The World Bank said on Tuesday that countries in Asia may have to deal with…
China drafts in the military as Shanghai ordered to test 25 million residents for Covid
World
April 4, 2022
China drafts in the military as Shanghai ordered to test 25 million residents for Covid
(CNN) -When it comes to China’s signature zero-Covid health policy, the country’s leaders have made it clear: Shanghai is too…
China’s economy hit by double whammy in March
World
April 2, 2022
China’s economy hit by double whammy in March
Beijing – Activity in Chinese manufacturing and services simultaneously contracted in March for the first time since the height of…
Sri Lankan President declares state of emergency following violent protests over economic crisis
World
April 2, 2022
Sri Lankan President declares state of emergency following violent protests over economic crisis
Colombo, Sri Lanka (CNN) – Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has declared a nationwide public emergency following violent protests outside…
Philippines slams Chinese ship’s ‘close distance maneuvering’ in South China Sea
World
March 28, 2022
Philippines slams Chinese ship’s ‘close distance maneuvering’ in South China Sea
Manila – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Sunday reported a recent incident of “close distance maneuvering” by a Chinese…