Pakistan’s startups take centre stage
Startups in Pakistan, one of the last untapped frontier markets, raised $486m of global capital since January 2021.
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Japan’s Sony and Nintendo halt business in Russia
The firms are the latest global brands to join a growing exodus from Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine war: As wheat prices soar, Australian farmers step up
Supply chain issues, rising fertiliser prices and tougher growing conditions pose challenges to the Australian solution.
Far from Putin’s Russia, Tajikistan’s people feel sanctions pain
Remittances to Central Asian republic have plunged in value amid sanctions intended to hit Russia over war in Ukraine.
Amid Ukraine fallout, crisis-hardened chipmakers move to adapt
Semiconductor manufacturers are stockpiling materials and seeking out new suppliers to minimise disruptions.
Amid Ukraine crisis, China’s ‘Zero COVID’ weighs on global growth
Beijing's strict pandemic policies add to supply chain and inflation risks amid economic fallout of war in Ukraine.
Analysis: Can African gas replace Russian supplies to Europe?
A lack of infrastructure, not capacity, could hurt the continent's plan to supply gas to Europe in Russia's stead.
Across the US, CBD glut inspires gamble on industrial hemp
A small group of pioneers is looking to harness the potential of the untapped US market for hemp seeds and fibre.
As Russia’s isolation grows, China hints at limits of friendship
Chinese state-owned financial institutions have been quietly distancing themselves from Russia’s beleaguered economy.
Asian markets regain ground as investors hold breath on Ukraine
Investors see Russian troop movements near Ukraine and initial Western sanctions as leaving room to avoid war.
Stocks slide, oil jumps as Russia orders troops to Ukraine region
Asia-Pacific shares sink after Putin recognises two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine.
Asian stocks trim losses on Biden-Putin summit hopes
Stocks in Japan, Australia and South Korea recover amid hopes for a diplomatic resolution to Russia-Ukraine standoff.
As Australia reopens, crippled tourism sector feels cautious hope
International tourists are allowed to visit Australia from Monday for the first time in nearly two years.
Philippines offers $500m in green bonds to European investors
Southeast Asian country is aiming for a 75 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
South Korea extends business curfew as COVID-19 cases top 100,000
Authorities announce slight easing of restrictions amid growing backlash from businesses.
US adds Tencent, Alibaba sites to list flagging counterfeit sales
The list identifies 42 online markets and 35 physical markets alleged to engage in or facilitate piracy.
As ‘Great Firewall’ looms, fears for Hong Kong’s free internet
Beijing's crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong is casting doubt over the future of the business hub's open internet.
‘Fortress’ Japan set to announce easing of strict border measures
Tokyo expected to shorten quarantine and increase the number of people allowed to enter Japan to 5,000 a day.
China’s central bank chief vows support amid ‘weak links’
Governor Yi Gang says China will return to its potential growth rate of between 5 and 5.7 percent in 2022.
In Cambodia’s Siem Reap, $990m airport faces hurdles to success
The ambitious plan to attract 10 million travellers is complicated by broken contracts and uncertain pandemic recovery.