Indonesian firefighters have mostly contained a wildfire that has burned nearly 900 hectares in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park ...
India’s small steelmakers could save money and cut emissions with switch to renewable power
Smaller steel companies responsible for nearly 40% of India’s crude steel production could cut their electricity bills by about a third while sharply reducing carbon emissions by switching to ...
China’s Tencent posts 11% second-quarter revenue rise, profit misses estimates
BEIJING, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Tencent Holdings reported a 11% rise in second-quarter revenue on Wednesday, driven by strong advertising sales and steady gaming income, as the Chinese technology giant ...
Malaysia, Vietnam ASEAN Championship reunion will have no shortage of spice
Controversy from their recent meetings suggests the upcoming Malaysia-Vietnam semi at the ASEAN Championship should have plenty of spice.
Malaysia: Forcibly Returning Myanmar Refugees Risks Lives
The Malaysian government should reverse plans that would permit the forced return of refugees to Myanmar, where they face persecution and other rights abuses.
Iran’s supreme leader elevates military veterans willing to confront the US
President Donald Trump boasted his war in Iran led to a “much more reasonable” leadership. The elevation of six hardliners this week suggests a shift in approach.
Vietnam considers second LNG term contract after deal with Shell, document shows
HANOI, Aug 12 (Reuters) - State-controlled Petrovietnam Gas is sounding out suppliers for a possible tender to procure liquefied natural gas under a five-year contract, according to a document ...
India’s Tata Sons chairman Chandrasekaran may step down ahead of shareholder meeting, ET reports
Aug 12 (Reuters) - Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has discussed with close associates the possibility of stepping down before a shareholder meeting on August 18, the Economic Times reported on ...
Cricket-Afghanistan to ‘host’ India for three-match T20I series in Delhi
Aug 12 (Reuters) - Afghanistan will be the "home" side when they meet India in three Twenty20 Internationals in September despite the series taking place at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium. Afghanistan ...
Hong Kong property recovery faces new risk as China widens offshore tax net
Potential taxation of offshore property income could curb mainland demand, while weaker insurance activity hits decentralised office markets. ( read original story ...)