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What to know about the cargo ship Dali, a mid-sized ocean monster that took down a Baltimore bridge

Mar. 28, 2024 08:48 AM EDT

Here's what to know about the cargo ship Dali that crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse and leaving six bridge construction workers presumed dead. MONSTERS OF THE OCEAN If stood upright, the Dali would reach almost to the top of the...

The Latest | Ship that collapsed Baltimore bridge was carrying hazardous materials, officials say

Mar. 27, 2024 20:56 PM EDT

The Latest on the ship crash that collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore (all times local): The cargo ship that caused the Baltimore bridge collapse was carrying hazardous materials, the National Transportation Safety Board said. NTSB Chair Jennifer...

Corruption case involving a former Singaporean transport minister expanded with more charges

Mar. 25, 2024 19:39 PM EDT

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A corruption case involving a former high-ranking Singaporean official expanded Monday with new charges alleging that the ex-transport minister received bottles of whisky and wine, golf clubs and a luxury Brompton bike from a contractor who had dealings with the...

JOYY: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Mar. 18, 2024 19:55 PM EDT

SINGAPORE (AP) — SINGAPORE (AP) — JOYY Inc. (YY) on Monday reported earnings of $45.8 million in its fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the Singapore-based company said it had profit of 74 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.01 per share. ...

US commerce secretary hails progress at year's first meeting of Indo-Pacific trade grouping

Mar. 14, 2024 11:30 AM EDT

BANGKOK (AP) — U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Thursday praised the progress made by the 14 countries in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity after the group held a ministerial meeting Thursday to discuss proposed guidelines for regional commerce. Raimondo...

Abraham Ancer beats Cameron Smith, Paul Casey in playoff to win LIV Golf tournament in Hong Kong

Mar. 10, 2024 06:41 AM EDT

HONG KONG (AP) — Abraham Ancer regained just enough of the composure that helped him pull out to a five-stroke lead after two rounds to beat Cameron Smith and Paul Casey in a playoff and win the inaugural LIV Golf tournament in Hong Kong on Sunday. Ancer's comfortable lead at the...

Yemen's rebels target Singapore-flagged ship in Gulf of Aden as US and allies down Houthi drones

Mar. 09, 2024 02:54 AM EST

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels set off explosions ahead of a Singapore-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Aden, authorities said, the latest in a campaign of assaults by the Iranian-backed group over Israel’s war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The...

US diplomat criticizes China for using coercion and intimidation as it presses maritime claims

Mar. 07, 2024 04:14 AM EST

BANGKOK (AP) — The top American diplomat for East Asia and the Pacific criticized China on Thursday for using intimidation tactics against other countries in the region to press its sweeping maritime claims in the South China Sea. Speaking to reporters after returning to the United...

Wave Life Sciences: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Mar. 06, 2024 07:57 AM EST

SINGAPORE (AP) — SINGAPORE (AP) — Wave Life Sciences Pte. Ltd. (WVE) on Wednesday reported a loss of $16.3 million in its fourth quarter. The Singapore-based company said it had a loss of 15 cents per share. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The...

Taylor Swift struck a deal with Singapore not to perform in any other Southeast Asian country

Mar. 05, 2024 10:24 AM EST

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Taylor Swift stole the show at an Asian summit Tuesday when Singapore’s leader was prompted to defend his tiny country's exclusive concert deal with the singer that risks bad blood in the region by preventing her from performing in neighboring nations. ...