Protest fears stalk Hong Kong businesses as China threat looms
Walking a tightrope between anti-government protests and political masters in Beijing, many Hong Kong firms are opting to toe the Communist Party line to avoid...
Asian stocks cautious ahead of Powell’s speech; yuan at fresh 11-1/2 year low
Asian shares struggled to make headway on Friday as uncertainty over how much further the U.S. Federal Reserve would cut interest rates added to investors’...
Hong Kong protesters target airport week after arrivals hall mayhem
Hong Kong braced for multiple anti-government demonstrations on Friday and a “stress test” of the airport this weekend, as protests in the Chinese-ruled city showed...
Can humanity survive without the Amazon rainforest? – Salon
Can humanity survive without the Amazon rainforest? Salon Amazon rainforest burning at record rate, engulfing Bolsonaro in controversy CBS News Blame humans for starting the Amazon fires,...
Tesla to buy batteries from South Korea’s LG Chem: Bloomberg
Tesla Inc has agreed to buy batteries from South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd for electric vehicles manufactured in China, Bloomberg reported on Friday citing people...
Hong Kong unions urge Cathay Pacific to end ‘white terror’
The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions on Friday called on Cathay Pacific to put an end to what it described as “white terror”, following...
Italy’s Di Maio says cutting number of MPs cannot wait: paper
The leader of Italy’s 5-Star Movement was quoted as saying on Friday the party’s flagship proposal to slash the number of lawmakers could not wait...
Key hospitals in Indian Kashmir treat more than 150 tear gas, pellet injuries
At least 152 people have suffered injuries from tear gas and pellets in disputed Kashmir since Indian security forces this month launched a sweeping crackdown,...
North Korea calls Pompeo ‘diehard toxin,’ says ready for dialogue or standoff with U.S
North Korea’s top diplomat said on Friday that U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was a “diehard toxin” who only complicates denuclearization talks and that...
Seeking clarity from Fed’s Powell? Good luck with that
When Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Friday, traders will comb through his remarks for clues on whether the U.S....