US Is Considering Slapping Sanctions on Chinese Companies Helping Russia Fuel Its War in Ukraine
The United States (US) is reportedly considering imposing sanctions on Chinese companies suspected of helping Russia in its war in Ukraine.
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Report: China Damages Philippine Vessel in Disputed South China Sea Shoal
The incident, which damaged a canopy on the Philippine Coastguard BRP Bagacay, occurred just outside Scarborough Shoal.
China’s Firms Reportedly Go Underground on Russia Payments to Avoid US Sanctions
Chinese firms operating in the Russian market are looking for alternate ways to facilitate trade with its northern neighbor, as they can no longer rely on large banks to finance such transactions...
Apple Secures Top Spot as Singapore's Best Employer for 2024, Google Ranks Second
The survey results also showed that being unhappy with work-life balance led more employees to leave their jobs...
China Passes Tariff Law, Extending Exemptions on US Products Until November 30
The Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced Monday that China will continue to exempt some US imports from extra taxes until the end of November this year...
China Ousts Scientist Behind Beijing's First COVID-19 Vaccine Over Serious Discipline, Law Violations
A former top executive at China's largest vaccine manufacturer, who ov...
US Buys More Than 80 Soviet-Era Aircraft From Russia's Ally for Around $20,000 Each
The United States (US) reportedly acquired 81 obsolete Soviet-era comb...
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North Korea Is Making Efforts to Increase Koryo Medicine Production Despite Significant Risk
North Korea is making efforts to expand its Koryo medicine production.
Singapore's Aerospace Industry Is Expected to Hire Over 2,500 Workers in the Next 3 to 5 Years
The aerospace industry in Singapore is expected to hire over 2,500 workers in the next three to five years to support its ongoing growth.
Singapore Budget 2024: Some Economists Express Concerns — Here's What to Know
Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong unveiled a projected spending plan costing S$131.4 billion (US$97 billion) in his Budget 2024 speech Friday.
China's Foreign Minister Urges the US to Lift Sanctions on Chinese Companies
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the United States to lift sanctions on Chinese companies and individuals and emphasized that efforts to decouple from China would ultimately hurt the US.
Does the Philippines Need a Whole-of-Nation Approach in the Tourism Industry? Here's What the Tourism Secretary Says
Does the Philippines need a whole-of-nation approach in the tourism industry? The country's Tourism Secretary says yes.
North Korea Is Ready to Boost Bilateral Ties With Japan, Which Just Lost Its Spot as World's Third-Largest Economy
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister, Kim Yo Jong, expressed openness to improve her country's relations with Japan.
Microsoft Catches Hackers From Russia, China, North Korea, Iran Using OpenAI Tools to Improve Their Cyberattacks
Microsoft revealed on Wednesday that state-backed hackers from Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran have been using tools provided by its partner OpenAI to enhance their hacking techniques and deceive
Joe Biden Keeps Donald Trump's China Tariffs Despite Clashing on Many Policy Issues: Here's Why
President Joe Biden has retained the tariffs on imports from China that were imposed during the administration of former President Donald Trump.
North Korea Junks All Economic Cooperation Deals With South Korea as Kim Jong Un Claims Legal Right to Destroy South
North Korea has junked all deals with South Korea on promoting economic cooperation as the ties between the neighboring countries continue to deteriorate.
