Economy & Politics

Singapore Elections 2015: Ruling People’s Action Party Expected to Stay in Power

Polls have opened in Singapore for an election that is widely expected to see the ruling People's Action Party (PAP)…

9 years ago

S&P Cuts Brazil’s Sovereign Debt Rating to Junk

Standard & Poor's has cut Brazil’s sovereign debt rating to "junk" status. As a result, Brazil has lost its investment-grade…

9 years ago

Global Food Prices in Biggest Fall Since 2008

According to UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), August 2015 saw a 5.2% fall in global food prices, the biggest…

9 years ago

Asian Stock Markets Close Lower on Economic Worries

Asian stock markets were mostly lower on September 10 as economic data from Japan and China made investors cautious. After…

9 years ago

China Rising Food Prices Push up Inflation to One-Year High

China’s rising food prices pushed up inflation to a one-year high in the world's second largest economy. The consumer price…

9 years ago

Hillary Clinton Apologizes for Using Private Email

Democrat presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton has apologized for her use of a personal email account for official business whilst secretary…

9 years ago

China Imports Fall 14.3% in August 2015

According to latest trade figures, China's August imports fell 14.3% in yuan-denominated terms from a year ago, while exports fell…

9 years ago

Saudi Arabia Cuts State Spending After Oil Price Collapse

Saudi Arabia government has decided to cut spending and delay some state projects after the recent decline in the price…

9 years ago

Guatemala Elections 2015: Jimmy Morales Leads Presidential Vote After Early Results

Guatemalan actor Jimmy Morales is leading in the country's presidential poll, early results have showed. Jimmy Morales, who has campaigned…

9 years ago

Sarah Palin Wants to Be Named Energy Secretary Under Donald Trump Presidency

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has said she would like to serve as energy secretary in a Donald Trump administration…

9 years ago