Vietnam says administration reform will not impact project approvals

HANOI - Vietnam's government said on Friday that plans to significantly overhaul its administration will not affect project approvals amid investor concern it could...

Climate-vulnerable nations could get insured for $10M a year each

BRUSSELS/LONDON — Wealthy nations could provide 100 of the world’s most vulnerable countries a combined $25 billion in annual protection against climate disasters for...

H&M probes abuses at Myanmar garment factories

LONDON — H&M told Reuters it is following up on 20 alleged instances of labor abuse at Myanmar garment factories that supply the world’s...

China unveils new leadership line-up with no heir in sight

BEIJING -- China’s ruling Communist Party broke with recent precedent on Wednesday, unveiling a new leadership line-up without a clear successor to President Xi...

Biden doubts Putin would use nuclear weapon

KYIV — US President Joseph R. Biden said on Wednesday he doubted whether Russian President Vladimir Putin would use a tactical nuclear weapon as Ukraine pleaded for a rapid increase in Western military aid to defend against missile strikes on its cities.

South Korean regions still mandate coronavirus testing for foreign workers

SEOUL — Several South Korea provinces and cities are continuing to mandate coronavirus testing for foreign workers, despite a request from the national government that prompted Seoul to end its mandate amid international outcry.

Global COVID-19 death toll exceeds 4 mln — Reuters tally 

Coronavirus-related deaths worldwide passed a grim milestone of 4 million on Thursday, according to a Reuters tally, as many countries struggle to procure enough...

Trump sides with billionaire Musk in debate over H-1B visas

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida - President-elect Donald J. Trump on Saturday sided with key supporter and billionaire tech Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Elon Musk...

Singapore’s LGBT community feels safer as end of ban brings change

SINGAPORE — Singapore drag performer Yeo Sam Jo has been feeling much more confident and safe heading off to shows in the full regalia...

Tesla’s gigafactory electrifies California-Germany culture clash

By Victoria Waldersee BERLIN, Oct 7 (Reuters) - With final approval for its German factory potentially just weeks away, Tesla's Elon Musk will make an...

South Korea’s container squeeze throws exporters into costly gridlock

BUSAN — Unable to get a slot on a container vessel, Lee Sang-hoon is considering using fishing trawlers docked for repair in the South Korean port of Busan to meet surging export orders for the car engine oil he sells to Russia. 

Deepfakes of Bollywood stars spark worries of AI meddling in India election

MUMBAI - In fake videos that have gone viral online, two of India's A-lister Bollywood actors are seen criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and asking people...