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Musk offers to close Twitter buyout at original price
AFP, Published on 05/10/2022
» SAN FRANCISCO: Elon Musk has offered to push through with his buyout of Twitter at the original agreed price, reports said Tuesday, just weeks before the opening of a bitter court case over his effort to withdraw from the deal.
Didi Global Plans to Delist From New York Stock Exchange
Business, Published on 04/12/2021
» Didi Global Inc. plans to delist its shares in the U.S. and pursue a listing in Hong Kong, a dramatic reversal just months after the Chinese ride-hailing group's ill-fated initial public offering in New York.
Nike says split with Neymar over refusal to cooperate with sex assault probe
AFP, Published on 28/05/2021
» LOS ANGELES: Nike said Thursday it parted ways with Neymar last year after the superstar Brazil attacker "refused to cooperate in a good faith investigation" as the company probed an employee's claim that he sexually assaulted her.
Asia's century, China's year
Asia focus, Published on 30/12/2019
» Way back when 1999 was winding down, pundits were telling us that the Asian Century was about to dawn. That prediction has not yet been fully realised, but few would disagree that 2019 belonged to China. Over the past 12 months, the top headlines have been about the bruising trade war with America, defiant protests in Hong Kong against Beijing's tightening grip, and the rise of a surveillance state that is herding hundreds of thousands into "re-education" camps on its western fringes. Below, the Asia Focus team looks back on a busy and sometimes troubling 2019.
Mission from Moscow
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 02/04/2018
» As China continues to expand its influence in Asia, and at a time when some are questioning the continuing commitment of the United States, Russia is quietly building up its presence in the region.
A year to remember
Asia focus, Published on 26/12/2016
» From the election of "Duterte Harry" in the Philippines to the affair of the "Female Rasputin" that has gripped millions of Koreans, it's been another memorable year in Asia. A few long-running political and security soap operas also continue to play out, most notably the drama in the South China Sea. As well, there is no sign that the tragedy of the Rohingya will end anytime soon. This week, Asia Focus takes a look back at some of the events and personalities that made headlines in 2016.
Pink Vigilantes
Asia focus, Published on 01/02/2016
» For Sampat Pal Devi, pink stands for more than just compassion and love. It also stands for women's empowerment against domestic violence, sexual abuse, government apathy and reckless development.
Pressure mounts as Muslims suffer
Asia focus, Published on 02/09/2013
» Economic reforms continue apace in Myanmar, as officials in Nay Pyi Daw prepare to move into the regional spotlight later this year and take over the chair of Asean. But Myanmar’s government is finding it increasingly difficult to keep the attention on the reforms — and not the violence targeting Muslims that continues to occur throughout the country.