Henry Thomas
Henry Thomas, 66, is a veteran Australian foreign correspondent with decades of experience covering politics, policy and corporate accountability. Their reporting aims to be clear, sourced and accountable to readers.
KNM Group Faces THB2.7B Bond Default on Unbuilt Thai Plant
KUALA LUMPUR – A THB2.7 billion bond, roughly RM350 million, is coming due later this year. The money was supposed to build a second phase for Impress Ethanol C
Japan rolls out $1 trillion stimulus package to soften coronavirus impact
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced on April 6, 2020 a nearly $1 trillion stimulus package to protect the economy from the coronavirus pandemic. The…
Australia pledges additional $80 billion coronavirus stimulus to rescue jobs
A massive financial intervention aims to stabilize Australian employment markets The Australian government announced plans on March 31, 2020, to inject an additional $79.85 billion…
500 Uninfected Passengers Leave Diamond Princess
Uninfected Passengers Begin Departure From Diamond Princess In Yokohama Harbor Around 500 passengers of the cruise ship Diamond Princess who tested negative and showed no…
Nissan Sues Carlos Ghosn for $91 Million Damages
Nissan Motor Co. filed a civil lawsuit against its former chairman Carlos Ghosn on February 12, 2020, seeking $91 million in damages. The suit was…
Nintendo Switch Production Delayed by Coronavirus
On February 6, 2020, Nintendo announced that production and shipment of its Switch consoles and Joy-Con controllers manufactured in China would face delays due to…
China Withheld Coronavirus Sample From WHO in January 2020
On January 31, 2020, global health experts and officials criticized China for failing to provide accurate details and timely solutions regarding the 2019-novel coronavirus outbreak…
Novel Virus Emerges in China, Hits Global Markets
Global Markets Brace for Economic Shock as Novel Virus Emerges in China A novel respiratory virus identified as a potential threat to global health has…
Toyota Builds Prototype City of the Future in Japan
A Visionary Leap for Autonomous Living in Japan Toyota Motor Corporation announced a transformative initiative to convert a massive 175-acre former manufacturing facility into a…
Hong Kong Protesters Clash With Police on Christmas
A Festive Season Marred by Escalating Tensions in Hong Kong On December 25, 2019, the streets of Hong Kong witnessed a stark contrast between holiday…
Global stock markets slip on Christmas Eve
Global equity markets retreat as Christmas holiday trading resumes with muted activity Global stock markets experienced a general decline on December 25, 2019, as major…
Pentagon UAP Files Release 1969 Apollo 12 Moon Photo
The U.S. Department of War released an archival photograph from the Apollo 12 mission on May 8, 2026, through the PURSUE archive, and the image includes a highl
