Vietnam jails soft drinks tycoon for eight years in $40m fraud case | Corruption
Tran Qui Thanh was found guilty of scamming investors over loans issued in 2019 and 2020. Vietnam’s top soft drinks tycoon was jailed for eight years…
US growth likely slowed last quarter but still pointed to a solid economy
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press Paul WisemanPublished Apr 25, 2024 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering…
China ‘gravely concerned’ over EU raids on security equipment company | Economy
Diplomatic mission condemns raids on Dutch and Polish offices of Chinese company Nuctech. China has expressed “grave concern” over raids carried out by European officials…
US far-right outlet Gateway Pundit declares bankruptcy | Media
Website announces bankruptcy amid multiple defamation lawsuits related to 2020 presidential election. Gateway Pundit, a far-right outlet known for promoting the conspiracy theory that the…
‘We need you’: Solomon Islands’ support for US agency’s return revealed | Business and Economy
A United States development aid agency whose return to the Solomon Islands has been delayed for years without explanation found “overwhelming support and enthusiasm” for…
Tesla profit plunges 55%, as shares bounce on plans for cheaper vehicles | Technology
The Texas-based company reports profits of $1.1bn in the first quarter, down from $2.51bn a year ago. Tesla reported a 55 percent drop in profit…
US Senate passes bill to force sale of TikTok, sending it to Biden | Technology
TikTok has said legislation ‘would trample the free speech rights of 170 million Americans’. The United States Senate has approved legislation that would ban the…
Parallel economy: How Russia is defying the West’s boycott | Russia-Ukraine war
When Moscow resident Zoya, 62, was planning a trip to Italy to visit her daughter last August, she saw the perfect opportunity to buy the…
EU parliament to back ban on forced labour with eye on China | Labour Rights
Legislation is expected to be used to block imports from China’s Xinjiang region. European Union lawmakers are set to vote to ban products made using…
Residents challenge plans to demolish Melbourne public housing towers | Housing News
Melbourne, Australia – The residents of dozens of public housing towers in the southern Australian city of Melbourne heard the state government was planning to…
‘Arrogant billionaire’: Australia, Musk in war of words over censorship | Social Media
Elon Musk and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese clash over order to remove X posts on church stabbing. Australia and Elon Musk have escalated their…
Australia’s PM criticises Musk’s X over stabbing footage | Social Media
Anthony Albanese says decision to challenge takedown order for content related to church stabbing ‘extraordinary’. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticised social media platform…
TikTok says bill to force its sale would ‘trample’ free speech | Technology
Bill targeting Chinese-owned app goes to the US Senate after passing the House in bipartisan vote. TikTok has slammed a bill that would ban the…
Could shipping containers be the answer to Ghana’s housing crisis? | Housing
Accra, Ghana – At a construction site on the outskirts of Accra, the spirited figure of Eric Kwaku Gyimah directs the flurry of activity. Clad…
‘Children of the Ganges’ – The mallah community of India’s Varanasi | Workers’ Rights
Varanasi, India - “Hum paani ke jeev hain. We are creatures of water,” says 29-year-old Vishwakarma Sahni. Sahni belongs to Varanasi’s community of approximately 8,000…
Are Chinese electric vehicles taking over the world? | Explainer News
Western car makers, already bruised by the scramble among themselves for a share of the electric vehicle (EV) market, are facing a much more fearsome…
‘When will our good days come?’ The Mumbai cook voting in India’s election | What’s your money worth?
What's your money worth? A series from the front lines of the cost-of-living crisis, where people who have been hit hard share their monthly expenses.…
Ecuador weighs security, international arbitration in latest referendum | Elections News
Quito, Ecuador – He was elected president at a time of crisis, as Ecuador’s murder rate skyrocketed and gang violence seeped across the country. Now,…
Markets round-up: Escalating Middle East tensions deepen weekly slump
Global markets are poised for a third consecutive weekly decline as tensions rise in the Middle East. Investors are flocking to safe-haven assets, especially gold…
US chef’s bid to own ‘chili crunch’ name raises ire in Indonesia, Malaysia | Economy
Medan, Indonesia – When Michelle Tew, the owner of Malaysia-based food company Homiah, received a cease and desist letter from American-Korean celebrity chef David Chang…