Tencent’s Weixin sees Singapore as a ‘strategic market’
“We see Singapore as a strategic market for Weixin,” Etienne Ng, Southeast Asia’s regional director for Weixin Pay, told CNBC in an email. He added that the company aims to…
US tracking suspected Chinese surveillance balloon
Pentagon officials say they have decided against blowing the alleged spy craft out of the sky – for now. Source link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64507225?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Low immunity, overwhelmed hospitals fuel Covid-19 deaths in ageing Japan
Before the Omicron variant struck, Covid-19 deaths mostly occurred in cities like Tokyo and Osaka, but there are now cases across the country, said Dr Oshitani, who was once regional…
Solomon Islands: US reopens embassy in push to counter China
Washington says the Solomon Islands post – back after a 30-year absence – is a crucial engagement. Source link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-64494244?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Pakistan mosque blast: Bomber used police uniform as disguise, official says
CCTV footage reveals the movements of the man who blew up a mosque on Monday. Source link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-64496434?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Luxury stocks rally as China reopens, but consumers may shop ‘in-house’
A salesperson showing the limited edition launched by Emporio Armani to welcome the Year of the Tiger at a duty-free store in Haikou, south China’s Hainan Province, January 15, 2022.…
How a billionaire’s empire lost $100bn in days
The business tycoon has seen billions wiped off his wealth after a US investment firm’s scathing report. Source link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-64494466?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Adani calls off $2.5 billion equity sale as regulatory concerns grow
A signage of Adani group is pictured outside the Chatrapati Shivaji Mumbai International Airport in Mumbai on July 28, 2021. (Photo by Indranil MUKHERJEE / AFP) (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP…
Peshawar suicide bomber was Pakistani Taliban disguised as policeman, official says
Islamabad, Pakistan CNN — The suicide bomber who targeted a mosque inside a police compound in Peshawar, killing more than 80 people, was a member of the Pakistani Taliban disguised…
Siddique Kappan: Indian journalist released from jail after two years
In February 2021, the Enforcement Directorate, which investigates financial crimes, filed another case against him under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The central agency said that Mr Kappan received…
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