HNA seeks a safe landing
The pull back of a formerly acquisitive group is a warning sign for Hong Kong's property market.
Debt a security threat, says US intelligence chief
Dan Coats urged Congress to tackle the ballooning national debt, saying it posed a "dire threat" to economic and national security.
A bit of fear is good for markets
The turbulence seen last week was exactly what was needed. It is a pity it did not happen far earlier. But fear has returned. Hurrah.
Netanyahu faces possible indictment on bribery
Israeli police recommend indicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for bribery in two criminal investigations but he vows to cling to office.
ANC orders Zuma to step down
The African National Congress has ordered South African President Jacob Zuma to resign from his scandal-plagued office.
A tale of two tiers as Chinese head for home
Hundreds of millions of people are on the move in the world's most populous country as families gather for Chinese New Year.
China's HNA sells HK land for $2b
The aviation-to-financial services conglomerate is racing to alleviate severe financial strain on it following a $US50 billion acquisition spree over the past two years.
Bill English's hairy-chested successors
Bill English's retirement from politics after 27 years leaves a great emptiness at the heart of New Zealand's centre-right National Party.
Merkel, SPD under renewed fire
The German Chancellor and the leader of the Social Democrats have faced further criticism from within their own parties over a new coalition deal.
The other huge threat to markets
There's another huge risk that could send markets reeling this year. And that's Beijing's assault on the risks lurking in the country's huge...
Costly victory for Uber in Waymo case
Although settled, further fallout from the trade secrets case could cause more pain at the ride-hailing company.
