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Pollution kills at least 9 million people every year and “threatens the continuing survival of human societies,” according to a new study.
Jabil Inc., which runs the Green Point factory in Wuxi city, maintains that only 20 to 40 employees were actually protesting.
Focus on the new line-up of Chinse leaders in various financial institutions, said the International Monetary Fund's former head for China.
Senators Ted Cruz and Patrick Leahy wrote to Tim Cook, demanding answers after Apple took down VPN apps in China.
Asian shares closed up on Friday even though stocks on Wall Street wobbled and European stocks stumbled overnight.
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong shed light on the delicate balance his country has to maintain between the U.S. and China.
Citizens of the city-state want to lead their own lives, but they expect much of the government, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong tells CNBC.
Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong addressed the public criticism from his siblings in a Thursday interview with CNBC.
For foreigners seeking new horizons, Hong Kong boasts numerous attractions.
Ongoing North Korea tensions carry long-term consequences for the region, Singapore's prime minister told CNBC on Thursday.
Labour and New Zealand First favor greater restrictions on migration and trade.
As retirees approach their golden years, the reality of how much their mandatory pension will pay out starts to bite.
Government, financial institutions and entrepreneurs are collaborating to make Hong Kong a breeding ground for fintech start-ups.
China will fend off risks from excessive optimism that could lead to a "Minsky Moment," central bank governor Zhou Xiaochuan said.
China's central bank governor Zhou Xiaochuan said he is likely to retire soon, confirming an earlier Reuters report.
The once-celebrated Indian start-up industry may be a deflating bubble.
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Robert Feldman, senior advisor, Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities, says it is crucial for markets to see what reform policies the new government will take after Japan's election.
Virginie Maisonneuve, CIO, Eastspring Investments says there are plenty of risks, but the synchronized global recovery is driving the markets.
Anne Anderson, Head of Fixed Income, Australia, UBS Asset Management, said efforts to diversify will keep flows in emerging markets even if the dollar appreciates.
