China plans to replace Hong Kong’s Lam – FT
China is drawing up a plan to replace Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam with an “interim” chief executive, the Financial Times reported, citing people briefed...
Indonesia cabinet unveiled, includes president’s main rival
Indonesian President Joko Widodo unveiled his cabinet for a second term on Wednesday, retaining former World Bank economist Sri Mulyani Indrawati as finance minister and...
China’s State Grid bags Ukraine wind farm contract from Norway’s NBT
China’s State Grid [STGRD.UL] said on Wednesday it bagged a contract from Norway-based renewable energy equipment maker NBT to build an onshore wind farm in...
Chile’s Pinera seeks forgiveness from hard-pressed citizens, offers rescue package
Chile’s President Sebastian Pinera announced an ambitious raft of measures on Tuesday, aiming to quell protests against his government with a guaranteed minimum wage, a...
Murder suspect walks free as Hong Kong, Taiwan authorities clash
A murder suspect whose case led to mass street protests in Hong Kong walked free from jail on Wednesday as the city’s government squabbled with...
‘Baby Shark’ song used to soothe toddler becomes rallying cry in Lebanon
A popular children’s song became a rallying cry in Lebanon after protesters in Beirut spontaneously sang the hit to calm a toddler caught in the...
South Korea warns against ‘grave threat’ from liquid e-cigarettes
South Korea’s health minister on Wednesday “strongly advised” the public to stop using liquid e-cigarettes as growing health concerns fuel a global backlash against vaping....
South Korea urges public to stop using liquid e-cigarettes
South Korea’s health minister said on Wednesday he “strongly advised” the public to stop using liquid e-cigarettes amid a global backlash against vaping over growing...
Indonesia cabinet unveiled, taps opposition and Gojek founder
Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Wednesday unveiled his new cabinet for a second term, picking former industry minister Airlangga Hartarto to head his economic team...
Colombia hails ‘revolution’ as it awards renewables deals worth $2.2 billion
Colombia has awarded contracts for wind and solar projects worth about $2.2 billion, the government said on Tuesday, as part of its efforts to boost...