China to launch experimental spacecraft next month – state media
BEIJING: China aims to launch an experimental spacecraft without a crew in April, as part…
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Calgary charity gets thousands of pounds of restaurant food, donations tied to businesses closing amid COVID-19 crisis
An increase in food donations is an unintended consequence of the novel coronavirus pandemic, and…
China exports plunge on COVID-19 epidemic
BEIJING: China’s exports plummeted in the first two months of this year on the back of…
Japanese minister tells Lebanon Ghosn should stand trial in Japan
BEIRUT: Lebanon has exclusive jurisdiction over Lebanese in the country, its president said on Monday…
COVID-19: Slow return of China’s migrant workers hobbles factory restarts
SHENZHEN: China’s manufacturers are struggling to find enough workers to fill factory floors as the regular…
India to purchase over US$3 billion defence equipment from US: Trump
NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (Feb 25) that India will buy US$3 billion…
Apple slides 3% at open on revenue warning
NEW YORK: Apple shares slid some three per cent in opening trade Tuesday (Feb 18) after…
Thailand raises US$3.2 billion at 5G license auctions
BANGKOK: Thailand’s telecoms regulator raised 100.52 billion baht (US$3.2 billion) in 5G spectrum auctions on…
WestJet flight bound for London, England turns back to Calgary over ‘landing gear door issue’
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‘Parasite’ shares rocket after Oscar wins
SEOUL: South Korean shares linked to director Bong Joon-ho’s Oscar-winning movie “Parasite” – a dark comedy…
HK banks unveil relief measures for mortgage borrowers hit by coronavirus
HONG KONG: At least two banks in Hong Kong have introduced relief measures for home…
China’s Baidu delays earnings date on coronavirus fears
REUTERS: China’s Baidu said on Friday (Jan 31) it was delaying the announcement of its…