China President Xi Jingping visits Myanmar
MYITKYINA, Myanmar – The streets of Myanmar’s capital Naypyitaw were festooned with banners celebrating 70 years of Myanmar-China relations ahead of the arrival of President Xi Jinping on Friday for his first visit to the Southeast Asian nation as China’s … Continue reading China President Xi Jingping visits Myanmar
Errupting volcano shuts down Philippine capital
MANILA – Schools and businesses shut across the Philippine capital on Monday as a volcano belched clouds of ash across the city and seismologists warned an eruption could happen at any time, potentially triggering a tsunami. Thousands of people were … Continue reading Errupting volcano shuts down Philippine capital
Jakarta floods leave dozens dead, 60,000 displaced
Jakarta – Severe flooding in Jakarta that’s left swaths of the capital underwater has killed at least 30 people and forced tens of thousands to flee their homes, according to Indonesia’s disaster agency. Torrential rains have been pounding the greater Jakarta region … Continue reading Jakarta floods leave dozens dead, 60,000 displaced
China to reduce import tariffs on key commodities
Beijing – China is to reduce tariffs on more than 850 goods including frozen pork, hi-tech components and vital medicines, in a move billed at opening the economy to freer international trade. The reduction has been approved by the State … Continue reading China to reduce import tariffs on key commodities
Hong Kong Protests bringing disruptions to business
Hong Kong – Shifting jobs from a media company to a Hong Kong financial services business seemed like a good move to Lau. His wife had just had a baby and the new job offered flexible hours and better earnings. … Continue reading Hong Kong Protests bringing disruptions to business