UAE set to welcome even more millionaires as wealthy individuals abandon the UK
The United Arab Emirates is on track to be the world's top wealth magnet for the third year running, according to the Henley Private Wealth Migration Report.
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Antidoping Agency Acknowledges Concern Over Use of Tainted Food as Excuse
The global antidoping regulator disclosed on Tuesday that it is investigating why athletes in China and other countries who are testing positive for banned drugs are escaping discipline through claims that they have unwittingly ingested the performance-enhancing substances through food.
Russia needs China’s market more than China needs Russian gas
It is no secret that China is taking advantage of Russia’s “energy decoupling” from Europe to get better prices for Russian gas. The European Union has found ways to significantly reduce its gas imports from Russia. However, energy cooperation with China has not allowed Russia to fully make up for the loss of the European market.
Taiwan president urges democracies to unite
TAIPEI (AP) -- Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te welcomed what he called the "largest ever" delegation of foreign lawmakers to Taiwan and said Tuesday it showed the importance of democracies uniting, even as Beijing pressured members of the delegation not to visit.
China's Politburo calls for consumption boost to drive 2024 growth
SHANGHAI -- China needs to shift its economic policy implementation toward boosting consumption, the country's top leadership said on Tuesday in a closely watched meeting, amid rising expectations for more stimulus measures to spur sluggish growth.
China and neighbors pressure Myanmar as regime reels from battle losses
BANGKOK -- Stunning gains by resistance forces in Myanmar and resulting shifts in territorial control between key armed groups have prompted concerned countries -- notably China, the U.S., Thailand and Japan -- to recalibrate their stances toward the military regime.
Vietnam's Just Energy Transition Partnership is not 'Just'
Maureen Harris is a senior adviser at International Rivers and coordinator of the Vietnam Climate Defenders Coalition, and Liangyi Chang is Asia managing director at 350.org.
U.S. to boost Philippine defense capability with $500m investment
MANILA -- The U.S. announced on Tuesday an investment of $500 million to finance the Philippines' ongoing defense upgrade program, supporting in part efforts to counter China's maritime aggression in the South China Sea.