Asia/Pacific

Marina Bay Sands Reports Record Profit Surge of $811.4 Million in Q1 Alone

Marina Bay Sands (MBS) reported a surge in profits by 51.5% to $811.4 million in the first quarter of 2024, which coincided with the increase in casino revenue to $859 million from $593 million the previous year.


China Slams US Probe Targeting Beijing's Logistic, Maritime, and Shipbuilding Industry

A spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said the US petition against its maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors is full of baseless allegations that impede trade and investment..

US Report: North Korea Producing Viruses, Bacteria for Germ Warfare Program

According to the United States' most recent assessment of Pyongyang's weapons of mass destruction, Kim Jong Un's regime is genetically engineering the ingredients for bacteria, viruses, and toxins as ..

Proposed Chinese Train Station Garners Attention Online as It Looks Like Sanitary Pad

The design of the North Nanjing train station has sparked contrasting opinions. Some have compared it to a sanitary pad, while the official proposal suggests that it represents plum blossoms...


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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.
Singapore's Biggest Bank DBS Cuts Ceo’s Variable Pay by 30% Due to Multiple Digital Service Disruptions
DBS, the largest bank in Singapore, reported record earnings for the year 2023 but cut the variable pay of its CEO and other top executives.
Taiwan Chip Giant TSMC to Build Second Japan Factory, With Sony and Toyota Also Investing in the Venture
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has announced its plan to establish a second manufacturing plant in Japan, with support from tech giant Sony and carmaker Toyota.
Top US Treasury Officials to Visit China to Discuss Economic Issues That Put the Two Superpowers at Odds
A team of five officials from the US Treasury Department is heading to China this week for economic talks.
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