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EU to add vetting of climate results to fiscal monitoring
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission will this year begin to assess the green transition of EU states as part of its monitoring of national budgets, a top official said, in a new sign of the bloc's commitment to meet ambitious climate goals.
Philippine volcano recharging, scientist says, as shops, hotels told to keep shut
MANILA: A restive volcano in the Philippines has a high risk of eruption as it is "recharging" with fresh magma and rising emissions of toxic gas, a top scientist said on Monday (Jan 20), while authorities ordered commercial establishments to stay shut.
IMF trims global economic outlook, but tones down risk warnings
HONG KONG/SINGAPORE: The International Monetary Fund predicted the world economy will strengthen in 2020, albeit at a slightly slower pace than previously anticipated amid threats related to trade and tensions in the Middle East.
Most Australian executives say climate change will damage companies - survey
SYDNEY (Reuters) - More than 80% of Australian business executives believe climate change will damage their companies, a survey published on Tuesday showed.
Asian markets mixed after recent gains but mood remains upbeat
HONG KONG: Most Asian markets were mixed Monday (Jan 20) as investors took a step back after last week's rally, though the mood remains upbeat after the China-US trade pact was signed, and the global outlook appears a little rosier.
Taiwan export orders grow for first time since 2018
TAIPEH: Taiwan’s export orders posted the first monthly increase since 2018 in December, with the government forecasting that growth will continue in the first quarter of this year.
Nigerian artist makes dark skin prosthetics to boost patients' confidence
UYO, Nigeria (Reuters) - Michael Sunday is delighted, if a little stunned, as he admires his new right hand: a silicone glove-like prosthetic meant to help him return to normal life after he lost three fingers in a car accident a year ago.
India's ruling party picks new president as challenges mount
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's Hindu nationalist ruling party on Monday elevated a veteran lawmaker and long-time associate of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to become its president ahead of a string of state elections.
KLCI closes at day's low as telcos weigh
KUALA LUMPUR: Telcos snapped their recent rally on Monday, dragging the FBM KLCI into the red while the recovery in crude palm oil (CPO) prices was unable to lift the plantation heavyweights.