US economy on the brink as time runs low to avert debt default
America is heading close to the brink of a self-imposed economic disaster with the Republican-led House refusing to pay the country's debts unless President Joe Biden agrees on cuts to current and future spending and new curbs on social programs.
2023-05-22 12:28
Biden gets low ratings on economy, guns, immigration in AP-NORC Poll
Just 33% of American adults say they approve of President Joe Biden’s handling of the economy and only 24% say national economic conditions are in good shape
2023-05-22 12:26
Biden, McCarthy to hold pivotal meeting on debt ceiling as time to resolve standoff grows short
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have a pivotal meeting coming up on the impasse over the debt ceiling
2023-05-22 12:19
Debt ceiling explained: Why it's a struggle in Washington and how the impasse could end
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are to meet face to face on Monday after a weekend of on again, off again negotiations over raising the nation’s debt ceiling
2023-05-22 12:15
Singapore’s PM Lee Tests Positive for Covid
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has tested positive for Covid-19, he said in a Facebook post. “I
2023-05-22 11:29
Former Investor Darling GLP Is Now Sliding Into Distress in Asia
Major Asian logistics operator GLP Pte was for years sought after by investors, both when it first went
2023-05-22 11:24
Markets edgy as US debt ceiling talks near crunch time
By Stella Qiu SYDNEY Asian stocks and Wall Street futures struggled on Monday as U.S. debt ceiling negotiations
2023-05-22 10:57
Newcrest Gold Mine Faces Probe for Dust Pollution in Australia
Newcrest Mining Ltd., being taken over by Newmont Corp., is facing an investigation by Australian environmental authorities following
2023-05-22 10:57
Australia says PwC leak of government tax documents may be referred to police
SYDNEY Australia said on Monday the government will take further steps in response to the leak of government
2023-05-22 10:47
US-Papua New Guinea Pact Won’t Militarize Indo-Pacific, New Zealand Leader Says
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins isn’t concerned that a renewed partnership agreement between the US and Papua
2023-05-22 09:59
China’s Banks Keep Lending Rates Unchanged After PBOC’s Hold
Chinese banks kept their benchmark lending rates unchanged for a ninth consecutive month following the central bank’s decision
2023-05-22 09:47
DBS Sees Annual Profit to Exceed S$10 Billion in Medium Term
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. expects to achieve earnings of more than S$10 billion ($7.4 billion) in the medium
2023-05-22 09:27