Singapore rent prices are still sky-high. Long-time expats are having to consider drastic changes
Foreign expats in Singapore continue to feel the pain as home rental prices remain high and show little signs of returning to pre-pandemic levels.
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Most Americans are not confident in how China's Xi will handle world affairs, Pew survey finds
Most U.S. adults have little confidence that Chinese President Xi Jinping will "do the right thing regarding world affairs," a Pew Research Center survey found.
‘Entering the clean power era’: Wind and solar generated a record amount of global power in 2022
"We are entering the clean power era," said Małgorzata Wiatros-Motyka, senior electricity analyst at Ember.
Japanese trading houses rise as Warren Buffett raises stakes and says he may buy more
Buffett said he was "very proud" of these investments and that he plans to meet with the companies to emphasize Berkshire Hathaway's support.
These are the top 10 busiest airports in the world—5 of them are in the U.S.
Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson international airport was the busiest airport in the world in 2022, according to Airports Council International's annual ranking.
Tesla to open a new Megapack battery factory in Shanghai, company says
Tesla will open a new "Megafactory" in Shanghai capable of producing 10,000 utility-scale batteries a year.
China is facing a population crisis but some women continue to say 'no' to having babies
Faced with an aging population and poised to be overtaken by India as the world's most populous country, China continues to struggle to boost its birth rate.
Top 10 places in the U.S. to buy a beach house based on vacation rental performance, home value and more
Vacation rental management platform Vacasa released its ranking of the best places to buy a beach house based on the average cap rate.
China's recovery is taking longer than expected, so Citi is pushing back its stock rebound forecasts
Earnings from Chinese e-commerce giants JD.com and Alibaba have also indicated that consumers remain conservative about spending.
Idaho bans adults from helping minors cross state lines to get an abortion without parents' consent
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed a bill into law that bans adults from helping minors cross state lines to receive an abortion without the parents' consent.
France's Macron, EU chief call on China to mediate in Ukraine war
Two of Europe's top political heavyweights on Thursday held talks with China's President Xi Jinping at a time when the EU-Sino relationship is at a crossroads.
Think it's too late to switch jobs? Tell that to 'Asia's best female chef'
Lolla's Johanne Siy shares with CNBC Make It about how a "quarter-life crisis" changed the course of her career.
Asia faces 'tough decisions' on inflation as oil prices rise, ADB says
Higher oil prices will challenge regional governments to make "tough decisions" to tackle inflation pressures, said Albert Park, chief economist at ADB.
Apple's Tim Cook, Disney's Bob Iger to discuss China with lawmakers
The chair of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has previously said he wants Iger and Big Tech executives to testify before the panel.
Chinese EV brand Li Auto sees first-quarter deliveries surge by 66%
Chinese electric car brand Li Auto delivered more cars in March than Xpeng did in the first quarter, according to company releases.
Rihanna spent $500,000 to rent an Arizona man’s house during Super Bowl week—it was enough to pay off 2 years of his mortgage
Spyro Malaspinas told the Wall Street Journal he didn't know it was Rihanna renting the home until after he agreed to lease it.
Britain to join Indo-Pacific trade bloc in biggest trade deal since Brexit
The U.K. said this was the country's largest post-Brexit trade deal and makes it the first European nation to join the CPTPP.
World Bank raises growth forecast for East Asia, says banking sector is sound despite global stress
The World Bank expects East Asian and Pacific economies to grow more than it previously estimated, thanks to a sharp rebound in activities in China.
This award-winning chef has a philosophy that can be applied to any career
Making others feel cared for is "a very important part of being a chef in a restaurant," says Shinobu Namae of Tokyo's L'Effervescence.
This California city is the most popular with millennial homebuyers in the U.S.
LendingTree released a study analyzing mortgage offers across the United States in 2022 that highlights where millennials are looking to buy.
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