Evergrande: Why should I care if China property giant collapses?
The crisis at the world's most indebted property developer Evergrande has deepened as a court in Hong Kong ordered the company to be wound up .
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Court orders China Evergrande property developer to liquidate after it failed to reach debt deal
HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong court on Monday ordered property developer China Evergrande Group to liquidate after it was unable to reach a restructuring deal with creditors.
Bhutan's liberal Tobgay becomes prime minister after fourth free vote
KATHMANDU — Bhutan's liberal politician Tshering Tobgay, leader of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), officially began his second term as prime minister on Sunday (Jan 28), following elections earlier this month.
U.S. and Philippines eye 2-plus-2 talks in Manila for first time
WASHINGTON/MANILA -- The U.S. and Philippines are in talks to hold a meeting between top diplomatic and defense officials in Manila in the spring, people familiar with the planning said, as the countries align to take a stand against Beijing's aggressive maneuvers in the South China Sea.
Is Canada vulnerable to foreign interference?
The allegations kept mounting in Canada: Election-meddling by China, an Indian-backed assassination on home soil, and a campaign to harass Iranian dissidents. Is Canada especially vulnerable to foreign interference?
Nikkei Film: Solomon Islands, the divisions created by pro-China policy
HONIARA -- The government of the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific has worked hard to strengthen ties with China in recent years. The National Stadium being built in the capital, Honiara, for international sports events, the installation of cell towers in suburban areas to improve telecommunications and the planned upgrade of the main port are all projects financed by Chinese grants, loans or investment.
U.S. and China to hold meeting on fentanyl this week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The first joint meeting of a U.S.-China working group on fentanyl precursor chemicals will be held on Tuesday in Beijing, a senior U.S. official said on Sunday.
Evergrande back in court, Marcos in Vietnam, Myanmar takeover anniversary
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