Australia’s Jobless Rate Holds at 4.3% in November
Australia’s unemployment rate held steady at 4.3% in November, according to data released Thursday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. It marked the fifth time in six months the rate…
Australia Needs to Triple Power Capacity by 2050, Market Operator Says
Australia’s electricity generation and storage capacity must triple by 2050 to meet demand, according to a draft report released Wednesday by the Australian Energy Market Operator. The 2026 Integrated System…
ADB Raises 2025 Growth Forecasts for China, Asia-Pacific
The Asian Development Bank on Wednesday lifted its 2025 economic growth forecast for China, citing resilient exports and continued fiscal stimulus in the world’s second-largest economy. The ADB said in…
Over 100,000 Cambodians Flee as Border Fighting With Thailand Escalates
More than 100,000 Cambodian villagers fled their homes to safe zones as border clashes with Thailand entered a fourth day, a defense ministry spokesperson said Wednesday. Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata,…
Beijing Court Awards Compensation to Families of MH370 Passengers
A Beijing court has ruled on compensation claims filed by families of passengers missing on Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, ordering payouts in line with international and Chinese law. The Chaoyang…
Indonesia Floods, Landslides Death Toll Nears 1,000; Over 1 Million Displaced
Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said Monday that the death toll from recent floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra has risen to 961, with 293…
Thailand Vows to Continue Military Operations Amid Renewed Border Clashes With Cambodia
Thailand said Monday it will maintain military operations along its border with Cambodia until its sovereignty and territorial integrity are no longer compromised, following renewed clashes that have forced mass…
Fitch Affirms Malaysia’s Credit Rating at ‘BBB+’ With Stable Outlook
Fitch Ratings on Monday affirmed Malaysia’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at “BBB+” with a stable outlook, citing strong growth prospects and persistent current account surpluses. The agency said Malaysia’s…
Japan Lifts Tsunami Warning After Powerful Quake Injures Dozens
Japan’s weather agency lifted a tsunami warning early Tuesday for coastal areas of Aomori, Iwate and Hokkaido, hours after a strong earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Aomori. The…
Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory Produces 4 Millionth Vehicle
Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai has reached a major milestone, producing its 4 millionth vehicle, the company said Monday. The plant, Tesla’s first gigafactory outside the United States, began construction in…