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Biden sparks fresh confusion over US policy on Taiwan
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/11/2021
» NEW YORK: President Joe Biden reignited confusion about his administration’s approach toward Taiwan hours after a lengthy virtual summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, providing an early test of whether the countries can move past the issue after a generally positive meeting.
Philippines still ‘worst place’ to be in Covid
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/10/2021
» The Philippines remains bottom of Bloomberg’s Covid Resilience Ranking of the best and worst places to be amid the pandemic in October, as vaccinations and reopening lag despite its outbreak easing.
Philippines protests China’s ‘provocative acts’ in disputed sea
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/10/2021
» The Philippines has protested “provocative” actions by Chinese government vessels in the South China Sea, in yet another sign of continuing tensions between the two nations in the disputed waters.
China neighbours worry Australia sub deal will destabilise region
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/09/2021
» France isn’t the only country upset about a new security pact between the US, UK and Australia: Some Southeast Asian nations are also worried the partnership could provoke China and spur a regional arms race.
Legalisation of kratom spurs rush of online sales
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/09/2021
» Entrepreneur Sittichai Komam didn’t waste time once the government in late August decriminalised kratom, a coffee-like plant native to Southeast Asia that can give users a mild high.
Covid DIY demand makes Dohome founder a billionaire
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/08/2021
» Dohome Plc may not qualify as a “unicorn,” but the home-improvement retailer does possess some rare traits that have made founder Adisak Tangmitrphracha a new member of the country’s billionaire club.
Taliban reach Kabul, seek peaceful transition of power
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/08/2021
» The Taliban entered Kabul on Sunday and ordered its forces to remain just outside the Afghan capital ahead of talks for a peaceful transition of power, cementing its renewed grip on the country two decades after the US ousted it from power.
You eat meat from factory farms. Why not a lab?
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/08/2021
» Soaring beef prices, a new E. coli recall, and a recent swine fever outbreak have added to a growing pile of evidence that the grossly over-consolidated meat industry is in need of a new model. This piece of our global food supply must be reformed – and thoroughly reimagined – before it becomes any more unreliable or environmentally costly.
Lockdown-like virus curbs dent economic recovery bets
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/07/2021
» The country risks fuelling the decade-high unemployment rate and household debt with the imposition of lockdown-like measures to contain the deadliest Covid outbreak, according to some economists.
Biden nuclear envoy ready for talks ‘anytime’ with N. Korea
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/06/2021
» President Joe Biden’s point man for North Korea said the US was ready for talks “anywhere, anytime” with North Korea, providing a strong signal Washington is prepared to revive a stagnant disarmament dialogue with Pyongyang.