Singapore Draws, HK Holds, China Splits: Saturday Asia Briefing
It’s been an eventful week. Chinese tourists shunned cinemas in favor of travel during the weeklong holiday, with
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Liberia election: George Weah faces demands for war crimes court
The former football star is running for a second term but faces demands for a war crimes court.
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Iron Ore Billionaire’s Lithium Raid Leaves Investors Guessing
Gina Rinehart, Australia’s richest woman, has muscled in on one of the largest battery-metals deals to date, building
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Electron Founder Jos Shaver Steps Down From $3 Billion Hedge Fund
Electron Capital Partners founder Jos Shaver told investors he’s stepping down as chief investment officer and managing partner
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China’s New PBOC Chief Faces Big Test on World Stage
Pan Gongsheng is set for a key appearance on the international stage next week, presenting the biggest opportunity
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US jobs growth much faster than expected
The number of jobs added to the US economy last month was almost double the amount forecast.
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French bedbug panic: Officials respond as Paris school infested
Government officials meet as teachers refuse to work following the latest reported infestation.
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Good decision or waste of money? US voters on Biden's border wall expansion
A mix of voters tell the BBC how they feel about the announcement that new barriers will be built.
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Yellen to Focus on World Bank and China at Global Meetings
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is expected to push her reform agenda for the World Bank, meet with senior
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Egypt Downgraded by Moody’s on Dwindling Policy Options
Egypt’s credit score was downgraded by Moody’s Investors Service to one of the lowest rungs of speculative grade
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Chris Christie Is Working for Free for Steve Cohen’s NY Mets
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie made $2.4 million from his law practice and a consulting firm, but
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Amazon’s SpaceX Duel Heats Up as Tardy Satellites Set to Fly
Amazon.com Inc. is poised to launch its first two test satellites for Project Kuiper on Friday, as Jeff
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