Tag: AP

Oct 2

Bank of Japan survey shows manufacturers optimistic about economy

Article content TOKYO (AP) — Business sentiment among big Japanese manufacturers improved in July-September for the second straight quarter, according to a central bank survey released Monday. The Bank of Japan’s “tankan” quarterly survey measured business sentiment among major manufacturers at plus 9, up from plus 5 in June. Article content Sentiment among major non-manufacturers […]
Oct 1

Indonesia is set to launch Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway, largely funded by China

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Niniek Karmini Published Sep 30, 2023  •  3 minute read Join the conversation Article content JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia is launching Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway, a key project under China’s Belt and Road infrastructure initiative that will cut travel time between […]
Sep 29

Australian defense minister says army will stop flying European-designed Taipan helicopters

Article content CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The Australian army will never again fly its fleet of MRH-90 Taipan helicopters following a crash in July that killed four soldiers, the defense minister said Friday. Australia’s fleet of more than 40 European-designed Taipans has been grounded since July 28 when one crashed into the Pacific Ocean during […]
Sep 28

TikTok says it regrets Indonesia’s decision to to ban e-commerce sales on social media platforms

Article content JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Chinese-owned app TikTok on Thursday said it regretted the Indonesian government’s decision to ban e-commerce transactions on social media platforms, particularly the impact it would have on the millions of sellers who use TikTok Shop. But TikTok Indonesia said in a statement they will respect the regulations and laws […]
Sep 23

Minnesota’s would-be head of cannabis regulation quits amid reports she sold illegal products

Article content ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The recently appointed director of Minnesota’s new marijuana regulatory agency Erin Dupree has resigned amid reports that she sold illegal cannabis products in the state. Dupree ran a business that sold products exceeding state limits on THC potency, owed money to former associates and accumulated tens of thousands […]