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Eamon Barrett formerly was Fortune's news editor for Asia, based in Hong Kong, as well as the author of Fortune’s weekly Trust Factor newsletter. While on staff at Fortune, Eamon covered business and tech news in China and Asia at large. He studied Chinese and International Relations at the University of Leeds and has worked as a journalist in Asia since 2015, previously covering Chinese business trends with Week in China, where he also published several guidebooks to Chinese cities.

Sri Lankan protesters deposed their president. Now the bankrupt country has no leader to negotiate a bailout with the IMF
Sri Lankan protesters deposed their president. Now the bankrupt country has no leader to negotiate a bailout with the IMF
By Eamon BarrettJuly 15, 2022
The U.S. wants to cut China out of its wind and solar supply chains—but doing so could stall Biden’s climate goals
NewslettersThe U.S. wants to cut China out of its wind and solar supply chains—but doing so could stall Biden’s climate goals
By Eamon BarrettJuly 13, 2022
Texas Bitcoin miners are getting paid to shut down and give electricity back to the power grid
TechTexas Bitcoin miners are getting paid to shut down and give electricity back to the power grid
By Eamon BarrettJuly 12, 2022
A blue plastic barrier seals off the entrance to Macau's Grand Lisboa hotel
The most transmissible Omicron subvariant yet is forcing casinos in the world’s top gambling hub to close for the first time in 2 years
By Eamon BarrettJuly 11, 2022
Countries from the U.K. to Japan are sending out inflation relief checks to help people face soaring food and energy bills
Countries from the U.K. to Japan are sending out inflation relief checks to help people face soaring food and energy bills
By Eamon BarrettJuly 8, 2022
The Supreme Court decision limiting the EPA’s power makes corporate action on climate change more important than ever
NewslettersThe Supreme Court decision limiting the EPA’s power makes corporate action on climate change more important than ever
By Eamon BarrettJuly 6, 2022
Japan is trying to avoid power blackouts during a scorching heat wave by setting ACs to 82 degrees and turning off heated toilet seats
EnergyJapan is trying to avoid power blackouts during a scorching heat wave by setting ACs to 82 degrees and turning off heated toilet seats
By Eamon BarrettJuly 5, 2022
COVID lockdowns hurt China’s EV makers too—but they fared far better than Tesla
COVID lockdowns hurt China’s EV makers too—but they fared far better than Tesla
By Eamon BarrettJuly 4, 2022
Hong Kong’s new Palace Museum, opened just in time for Xi Jinping’s visit, showcases the fraught relationship between the city and Beijing
Hong Kong’s new Palace Museum, opened just in time for Xi Jinping’s visit, showcases the fraught relationship between the city and Beijing
By Eamon BarrettJune 30, 2022
The Supreme Court will rule on whether the EPA can mandate carbon emission reductions. Here’s why the case is so bizarre
NewslettersThe Supreme Court will rule on whether the EPA can mandate carbon emission reductions. Here’s why the case is so bizarre
By Eamon BarrettJune 29, 2022
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo
TechChip makers are refusing to build new semiconductor plants in the U.S. unless Congress unlocks $52 billion in funding
By Eamon BarrettJune 28, 2022
Exxon Mobil CEO blames Europe’s energy crisis on ‘underinvestment’ in the oil and gas industry
EnvironmentExxon Mobil CEO blames Europe’s energy crisis on ‘underinvestment’ in the oil and gas industry
By Eamon BarrettJune 27, 2022
Tariq Fancy reclines on a sofa in a homely setting
NewslettersBlackrock’s former head of sustainable investing says the ‘vacuous’ debate over ‘woke capitalism’ is derailing climate action
By Eamon BarrettJune 22, 2022
A new Tesla car arrives from Shanghai
China is banning Tesla owners from driving near the government’s summer retreat, another sign Beijing considers the vehicles U.S. spies
By Eamon BarrettJune 21, 2022
Rolls-Royce CEO responds to record inflation by giving 14,000 workers a bonus and pay raise: ‘We are living through exceptional times’
EuropeRolls-Royce CEO responds to record inflation by giving 14,000 workers a bonus and pay raise: ‘We are living through exceptional times’
By Eamon BarrettJune 21, 2022
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