Canadian insurer Sun Life names new president for Asia business

[ad_1] The Sun Life Financial logo is seen at their corporate headquarters of One York Street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, February 11, 2019. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Dec…

Flights scrapped, businesses shut as super typhoon Saola nears Hong Kong, Guangdong

[ad_1] HONG KONG, Sept 1 (Reuters) – The Asian financial hub of Hong Kong and the Chinese province of Guangdong cancelled hundreds of flights and evacuated nearly 800,000 people Friday…

Philippines receives climate finance commitment from Canada

[ad_1] MANILA, Dec 6 (Reuters) – The Philippines and the United Nations Development Programme have a commitment from Canada on climate finance, the president’s office in Manila said on Wednesday.…

Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly Philippine bombing

[ad_1] Dec 3 (Reuters) – The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for an attack on a Catholic mass in the Philippines on Sunday that killed at least four people and…

North American airlines bet on Asia to drive profit

[ad_1] MONTREAL/CHICAGO, Nov 13 (Reuters) – The return of North American flights to Asia-Pacific is accelerating heading in to 2024, as carriers bet on the region as the next source…

Analysis: Softer China diplomacy as Xi navigates challenges at home

[ad_1] [1/2]Performers dance to welcome Vietnam’s President Vo Van Thuong at Beijing Capital International Airport ahead of the Third Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, China, October 17, 2023. Parker…

Asian Development Bank unveils capital moves to boost lending by $100 bln over a decade

[ad_1] Sept 29 (Reuters) – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) unveiled new capital reforms on Friday that will unlock $100 billion in new financing capacity over 10 years as the…

Delivery Hero could sell part of Asian business for $1 bln-report

[ad_1] [1/2]Andreas Harte, a Foodora delivery cyclist poses in front of Delivery Hero headquarters in Berlin, Germany, June 2, 2017. Foodora is part of the Berlin-based company Delivery Hero, one…

China’s BYD rides on partnerships to expand EV sales in Southeast Asia

[ad_1] BANGKOK/JAKARTA, Sept 19 (Reuters) – China’s electric vehicle giant BYD (002594.SZ) has been on a tear in Southeast Asia, shooting past rivals including Tesla (TSLA.O) to take more than…

Orsted to develop 400 MW solar energy projects in Ireland

[ad_1] A view of the turbines at Orsted’s offshore wind farm near Nysted, Denmark, September 4, 2023. REUTERS/Tom Little/File photo Acquire Licensing Rights COPENHAGEN, Sept 18 (Reuters) – Denmark’s Orsted…