Malaysian energy needs clash with China claims in South China Sea
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has insisted gas and oil exploration will continue despite objections by Beijing.
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China approves coal surge despite emissions pledge: Greenpeace
Approvals of coal-fired power plants fuel concerns that China will backtrack on goal to become carbon neutral by 2060.
US asks South Korea not to fill chip shortfalls in China: report
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is visiting the US on Monday for a summit with President Joe Biden.
G7 nations mulling near-total ban on exports to Russia: Kyodo
G7 nations reportedly discussing ban ahead of summit in Hiroshima next month.
Lachlan Murdoch drops defamation suit against Australia’s Crikey
Move comes days after Fox News agreed to pay $787.5m over false claims the 2020 election was stolen from Donald Trump.
Indonesia’s sex workers organise, fight stigma and shame
Non-profit PERKAWIS supports sex workers with education about health, financial issues and the law.
Does India have enough insurance coverage for a nuclear disaster?
India has barely half the insurance amount required for current nuclear plants, and has many more plants in the works.
China making plans to boost consumption amid demand concerns
National Development and Reform Commission says it is drafting plans to boost recovery through 'big-ticket' consumption.
Malaysia faces pension crisis after $33bn in pandemic withdrawals
Many Malaysians dipped into their pension during pandemic, but 81 percent of contributors face poverty in retirement.
IMF wants Egypt to make reforms before bailout review: Report
IMF wants Cairo to privatise state assets and allow flexibility in its currency, Bloomberg report says.
South Korea, Japan finance heads to hold first talks since 2016
South Korean Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho tells reporters he will meet with his Japanese counterpart next month.
AI could cause ‘nuclear-level’ catastrophe, third of experts say
Stanford University report says 'incidents and controversies' associated with AI have increased 26 times in a decade.
Apple in talks to make MacBooks in Thailand, report says
Tech giant's reported plans come as company seeks to expand its manufacturing presence beyond China.
China’s exports surge as economy rebounds from ‘zero COVID’
Chinese exports rise for the first time in six months, soaring 14.8 percent year on year.
G7 finance heads vow financial stability, supply chain diversity
Communique pledges greater role for low- and middle-income countries in diversifying supply chains.
China races to regulate AI after playing catchup to ChatGPT
China's cyberspace agency wants to ensure AI will not attempt to 'undermine national unity' or 'split the country'.
TSMC’s Taiwan factory plans have not changed, says minister
Economy minister says investment still going ahead after report that semiconductor giant is slowing expansion plans.
Australia reaches deal with China to settle barley dispute
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia will suspend WTO complaint after China agreed to review tariffs.
G20 finance heads face reform calls from Global South
Finance ministers and central bank governors are meeting at the IMF to discuss challenges facing global economy.
Indonesia’s war on secondhand clothes riles local sellers
Jakarta is cracking down on used clothing imports after reports of items donated for recycling ending up on sale.