World’s second-largest diamond discovered in Botswana
One of the largest diamonds ever to be excavated was found in Botswana at a mine owned by Canadian firm Lucara Diamond.
The mistake that put Russian hacker Vladislav Klyushin behind bars
The latest episode of “The Crimes of Putin’s Trader” podcast recounts the catastrophic mistake that put Russian hacker Vladislav Klyushin behind bars.
How China became the leading car supplier to Mexico and what it means for the U.S.
China was the leading car supplier to Mexico in 2023, exporting $4.6 billion worth of vehicles to the county, according to the Mexican Ministry of Economy.
Hong Kong IPOs signal rebound as HKEX remains ‘cautiously optimistic,’ says CEO
Fundraising activity is rebounding on HKEX, reinforced by additional follow-on fundraising and a strong IPO pipeline, according to CEO Bonnie Chan.
Harris’ record suggests she would prioritize the Indo-Pacific, CFR political scientist says
The DNC’s 2024 platform recently sparked speculation that U.S. foreign policy under a Harris administration might pivot from the Indo-Pacific to Europe.
Singapore introduces measures to cool the public housing market
The loan-to-value limit for Housing Development Board loans has been lowered from 80% to 75%, the government said.
Beijing and Hollywood are decoupling as Chinese audiences favor domestic productions
After years of strong showings in China’s box office, Hollywood films are being pushed out by homegrown blockbusters in the massive movie market.
This couple lives in an apartment in Italy that sat mostly abandoned for 22 years—take a look inside
The home hadn’t been lived in full-time since 2002. The previous owners, who inherited the property, occasionally used it as a vacation house.
Japan’s Nikkei soars over 3% to clock best week in 4 years amid a broad rally in Asia markets
Traders in Asia digested non-oil exports data from Singapore, which massively beat Reuters’ poll expectations
After medic’s rape and murder, Indian doctors stage 24-hour nationwide strike
The Indian Medical Association has called for a suspension of non-emergency medical services from Saturday 6 am local time.