Only 1.2% of world’s top firms make substantial climate disclosures — Arabesque
LONDON — Little more than one percent of 5,000 big companies globally are making substantial disclosures of their climate risks, while more than half...
Chinese envoy likens Australia to ‘saber wielder’ over submarine deal — The Guardian
SYDNEY — Australia has become a “saber wielder” rather than a defender of peace because of its plans to build at least eight nuclear-powered submarines...
During COP26, Facebook served ads with climate falsehoods, skepticism
Facebook advertisers promoted false and misleading claims about climate change on the platform in recent weeks, just as the COP26 conference was getting under...
Crime at crypto ‘DeFi’ sites hits $10.5B in 2021, research shows
LONDON — Fraud and theft at decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms has totaled $10.5 billion so far this year, research showed on Thursday, laying bare...
Taiwan commissions advanced new F-16s as China threat grows
CHIAYI, Taiwan — Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen lauded military cooperation with Washington on Thursday as she commissioned the first combat wing of F-16 fighters...
Islamic State now present in all Afghan provinces, says UN envoy
WASHINGTON — The UN envoy to Afghanistan on Wednesday delivered a bleak assessment of the situation following the Taliban takeover, saying that an affiliate...
Thousands of S.Koreans take grueling college exam in shadow of pandemic
SEOUL — More than half a million South Koreans sat for the annual national college entrance exams on Thursday, pandemic rules adding stress to...
Japan looks to accept more foreigners in key policy shift
TOKYO — In a major shift for a country long closed to immigrants, Japan is looking to allow foreigners in certain blue-collar jobs to...
More COVID-19 curbs in Melbourne relaxed
SYDNEY — Melbourne’s pubs and cafes can have unlimited patrons from Thursday night, while stadiums can return to full capacity as authorities lifted nearly...
Boosters for all key to US hitting COVID-19 endemic level — Fauci
TOP US infectious disease official Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Tuesday it is possible for COVID-19 to be reduced to an endemic illness from the current health emergency next year if the country ramps up vaccination rates.
Great resignation to remain for while, says Mastercard CEO
WORKERS who are looking for job changes to better their prospects is a phenomenon exacerbated by the pandemic that will remain for sometime, according to Mastercard, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Michael Miebach.
Indo-Pacific economic framework seen by 2022
SINGAPORE — US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Wednesday that an Indo-Pacific economic framework could be launched at the start of next year, and her Asia visit was to lay the groundwork for potential partnerships.