The unlikely anthem of Hong Kong’s protests
The Christian hymn “Sing Hallelujah to the Lord” has emerged as the unlikely anthem of Hong Kong’s protests against an extradition bill that have drawn...
Trump EPA to unveil replacement for Obama’s power plant rule
The Trump administration is expected to unveil a new carbon emission rule for the U.S. power industry on Wednesday, replacing an Obama-era regulation to fight...
Seismic surveyor PGS calls off debt refinancing, shares plunge
PGS, the world’s largest seismic surveyor, called off a planned debt refinancing on Wednesday, citing worsening investor sentiment toward the oilfield services sector over the...
EU clears 431 million euros aid for cleaner transport in German cities
The European Commission said on Wednesday it had cleared 431 million euros ($482.8 million) of public support by German authorities to cities to adapt diesel-powered...
Emissions need to be halved to avoid 3C warming: scientists
Emissions need to be halved by 2030 to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius but temperatures are on track to reach double that by the...
South Korea gives most aid to North Korea since 2008 amid food shortage
South Korea has provided its largest food and aid donation since 2008 to U.N. aid program in North Korea, officials said on Wednesday, amid warnings...
Seismic surveyor PGS cancels debt refinancing plan, shares plunge
PGS, the world’s largest seismic surveyor, called off a planned debt refinancing on Wednesday amid rising market volatility, sending its shares down 24%....
China launches anti-dumping investigation on some rubber products
China’s Commerce Ministry said on Wednesday it is launching an anti-dumping investigation on some rubber products from the United States, South Korea and the European...
Japan’s Abe in hot seat after pension report highlights an ‘inconvenient truth’
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe faced stiff opposition criticism on Wednesday after a report warned that many retirees won’t be able to live on pensions...
Germany cancels road toll contracts with companies after EU court ruling
Germany has canceled its contracts with the companies charged with setting up a highway toll systems for cars, a transport ministry spokesman said on Wednesday...