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Junta-appointed Myanmar central bank deputy head shot
Reuters, Published on 07/04/2022
» The deputy governor of Myanmar's central bank was shot and wounded in her home in the commercial capital Yangon on Thursday, a junta spokesman told AFP, in the latest high-profile attack on military-linked officials.
Philippine election frontrunner Marcos Jr sees lead trimmed in poll
Reuters, Published on 06/04/2022
» MANILA: Philippine presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr has retained a clear lead in a survey ahead of the May 9 election, though his lead has narrowed after Vice President Leni Robredo picked up support, an opinion poll showed on Wednesday.
Twitter to name top shareholder Musk to board
Reuters, Published on 05/04/2022
» Twitter Inc said on Tuesday it would name top shareholder and Tesla boss Elon Musk to its board, a day after the billionaire disclosed a 9.2% stake in the social media company.
Ukraine insists on territorial integrity as talks to continue
Reuters, Published on 28/03/2022
» LVIV, Ukraine: With peace talks between Russia and Ukraine set for Turkey this week, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy insisted on the territorial integrity of his country after earlier suggesting he was ready for a compromise.
Indonesia preparing tough new curbs for online platforms
Reuters, Published on 23/03/2022
» SINGAPORE/JAKARTA: Indonesia is readying tough new rules that will allow it to fine and criminally charge internet and social media platforms, sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, potentially slowing online firms' rapid growth in a $70 billion market.
China daily Covid-19 cases hit 2-year high
Reuters, Published on 12/03/2022
» SHANGHAI: Mainland China reported more than 1,500 new local Covid-19 infections on Saturday, the most since the initial nationwide outbreak at the start of 2020, as the Omicron variant prompts cities across the country to further tighten measures.
Asian markets join global rally, oil rebounds from plunge
Reuters, Published on 10/03/2022
» Asian equities rallied Thursday following a strong bounce on Wall Street and a breathtaking surge in Europe sparked by a plunge in oil prices and bargain-buying following a Ukraine-fuelled rout.
Cambodia says Asean-US summit postponed, seeking new date
Reuters, Published on 09/03/2022
» PHNOM PENH: A summit between United States President Joe Biden and leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) due to be held later this month has been postponed and organisers will seek a new date, Cambodia's foreign minister told Reuters.
Palm oil becomes costliest vegoil as Ukraine war halts sunoil supply
Reuters, Published on 01/03/2022
» MUMBAI:- Palm oil has become the costliest among the four major edible oils for the first time as buyers rush to secure replacements for sunflower oil shipments from the top exporting Black Sea region that were disrupted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
More sanctions for Russia, US: Putin 'delusional'
Reuters, Published on 22/02/2022
» LONDON, Feb 22 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday it was vital for London to hold further powerful sanctions in reserve to impose on Russia if it pursues further action in Ukraine.