Singapore state investor Temasek posts worst returns since 2016
Its global direct investments, particularly in technology, health care and payments, saw “a reversal of…
Year: 2023
Investments in private healthcare are not helping Africans
Development finance institutions should use their funds to help improve universal public services across the…
Olympic champion Caster Semenya wins testosterone ruling appeal
Europe’s top human rights court rules double Olympic champion can appeal testosterone limit for female…
India top court to hear pleas on Article 370 removal in Kashmir
Supreme Court to begin hearing pleas challenging government’s decision to revoke region’s limited autonomy next…
Five killed in Nepal tourist chopper crash near Mount Everest
The chopper went missing in Solukhunvhu district, home to Mount Everest and other high mountain…
Singapore state investor Temasek posts negative annual return, its first since 2020
Its global direct investments, particularly in technology, healthcare and payments, saw “a reversal of gains”…
‘Continent of opportunities’: Iran’s Raisi kicks off Africa tour
President is heading to Africa one month after a three-country trip to Latin America.
Chinese real estate stocks rise as Beijing extends property support measures
The move encourages financial institutions to continue deferring loan payments, while propping up financial support…
Libya jails 38 over deaths in Mediterranean sea smuggling case
Five get life in jail over trafficking case where 11 people died trying to cross…
One of Asia’s most luxurious trains is returning to the rails with a new route
Belmond announced today that the Eastern & Oriental Express luxury train, which will run from…
Sweden’s path to NATO membership cleared after Turkey greenlights bid
NATO said Sweden and Turkey have cooperated closely to address the latter’s security concerns since…
Microsoft confirms more job cuts on top of 10,000 layoffs announced in January
On top of the 10,000 layoffs Microsoft announced in January, the company is now slimming…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 503
As the conflict enters its 503rd day, these are the main developments.
China has a new foreign relations law. Here’s what it means for business
For foreign businesses in China, geopolitics hold more sway than new Chinese laws, analysts say.
Masked men set fire to major market in Mexico, killing nine
Authorities say the violence in the city of Toluca, near Mexico’s capital, was possibly linked…
Repairing relations between the US and China
Two high-profile US visitors have been to Beijing in the past month amid US-China tensions.
Protesters dragged out of Israeli parliament before key vote
Anti-government protesters are trying to stop a bill from passing that would limit the power…
Turkey’s Erdogan agrees to back Swedish NATO bid: Stoltenberg
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg announces that President Erdogan agreed to forward Sweden’s bid to Turkey’s…
Deep-sea mining: A new gold rush or environmental disaster?
Environmentalists warn deep-sea mining could cause major damage to ecosystems that scientists know little about.
Regional bloc calls for summit to consider Sudan troop deployment
IGAD agrees to request a summit of Eastern Africa Standby Force for humanitarian access and…
