Asia
Hong Kong protest shoppers show their true colours
World
January 15, 2020
Hong Kong protest shoppers show their true colours
Seven months of unrest have taken a heavy toll on many Hong Kong businesses, but pro-democracy protesters are now seeking…
China expected to clock weakest growth in 30 years: AFP poll
Business
January 14, 2020
China expected to clock weakest growth in 30 years: AFP poll
China’s economy grew at its slowest rate in three decades in 2019, according to an AFP poll of economists, after…
Tens of thousands face uncertainty as Philippine volcano spews lava
World
January 14, 2020
Tens of thousands face uncertainty as Philippine volcano spews lava
Taal volcano in the Philippines could spew lava and ash for weeks, authorities warned Tuesday, leaving tens of thousands in…
China defends barring Human Rights Watch head from Hong Kong
World
January 13, 2020
China defends barring Human Rights Watch head from Hong Kong
China on Monday defended barring the head of Human Rights Watch from entering Hong Kong, saying non-governmental organizations were responsible…
Philippines on alert as volcano spews ash, lava
World
January 13, 2020
Philippines on alert as volcano spews ash, lava
Lava and broad columns of ash illuminated by lightning spewed from a volcano south of the Philippine capital on Monday,…
Tsai leads count in Taiwan election dominated by China fears
World
January 12, 2020
Tsai leads count in Taiwan election dominated by China fears
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen was out in front as votes were being counted on Saturday after an election battle dominated…
Firms in China remain wary despite US trade deal
World
January 12, 2020
Firms in China remain wary despite US trade deal
Washington and Beijing may be ready to sign a preliminary trade agreement, but companies in China are not taking any…
N Korea: Trump’s birthday greet not enough to resume talks
World
January 11, 2020
N Korea: Trump’s birthday greet not enough to resume talks
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A North Korean official on Saturday said that the US and South Korea are dreaming…
Asian countries brace to evacuate workers in Iraq, Iran
Middle East
January 6, 2020
Asian countries brace to evacuate workers in Iraq, Iran
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the military to prepare to deploy its aircraft and ships “at…
Avant-garde posters unveiled as Tokyo Olympics near
World
January 6, 2020
Avant-garde posters unveiled as Tokyo Olympics near
TOKYO (AP) — The official posters are out for this year’s Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. The 20 posters have been…