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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.

The ‘Catch-22’ that may spare global oil supply from disruption if Russian invades Ukraine
Newsletters
The ‘Catch-22’ that may spare global oil supply from disruption if Russian invades Ukraine
By Eamon BarrettFebruary 9, 2022
A white-tailed deer
Health
Scientists have detected COVID in animals before. Why Omicron in white-tailed deer is especially concerning
By Eamon BarrettFebruary 8, 2022
Spotify CEO apologizes for Joe Rogan’s use of racial slur but says ‘canceling’ the podcast host isn’t a solution
Tech
Spotify CEO apologizes for Joe Rogan’s use of racial slur but says ‘canceling’ the podcast host isn’t a solution
By Eamon BarrettFebruary 7, 2022
Covid Rebellion Brews In Canada, Sending Warning Across Globe
Politics
Ottawa declares a state of emergency as anti-vaccine mandate protesters lay ‘siege’ to Canada’s capital city
By Eamon BarrettFebruary 6, 2022
An IP lawyer explains what counts as NFT theft when ‘stealing’ is as easy as right-click and save
NFTs and Culture
An IP lawyer explains what counts as NFT theft when ‘stealing’ is as easy as right-click and save
By Eamon BarrettFebruary 4, 2022
Meta’s historic stock drop cost Mark Zuckerberg $31 billion in net worth. Only Elon Musk has lost more
Tech
Meta’s historic stock drop cost Mark Zuckerberg $31 billion in net worth. Only Elon Musk has lost more
By Eamon BarrettFebruary 4, 2022
4 reasons why Hong Kong isn’t worried about an ‘expat exodus’
Finance
4 reasons why Hong Kong isn’t worried about an ‘expat exodus’
By Grady McGregor, Clay Chandler and Eamon BarrettJanuary 31, 2022
Joe Rogan apologizes and Spotify CEO promises to better regulate COVID misinformation as more musicians boycott the streaming service
Tech
Joe Rogan apologizes and Spotify CEO promises to better regulate COVID misinformation as more musicians boycott the streaming service
By Eamon BarrettJanuary 31, 2022
A Pokémon-inspired Wuling Mini EV cruises along a road in Liuzhou, China, on May 17, 2021.
Magazine
The tiny EV with more China sales than Tesla is taking the market by storm
By Eamon BarrettJanuary 28, 2022
SoftBank’s COO demanded a $1 billion bonus. Is any exec worth that much?
Finance
SoftBank’s COO demanded a $1 billion bonus. Is any exec worth that much?
By Eamon BarrettJanuary 28, 2022
Over two-thirds of Omicron cases in England are repeat infections, U.K. study finds
Health
Over two-thirds of Omicron cases in England are repeat infections, U.K. study finds
By Eamon BarrettJanuary 27, 2022
Elon Musk says Tesla’s Optimus robots can help solve the U.S. labor shortage
Tech
Elon Musk says Tesla’s Optimus robots can help solve the U.S. labor shortage
By Eamon BarrettJanuary 27, 2022
The transition to net zero is an investment, not a cost, McKinsey says
Newsletters
The transition to net zero is an investment, not a cost, McKinsey says
By Eamon BarrettJanuary 26, 2022
‘Too outrageous:’ Chinese censors have given ‘Fight Club’ a new ending that’s even more confusing than the original
‘Too outrageous:’ Chinese censors have given ‘Fight Club’ a new ending that’s even more confusing than the original
By Eamon BarrettJanuary 25, 2022
Hong Kong bought time against COVID—then squandered it
Health
Hong Kong bought time against COVID—then squandered it
By Eamon BarrettJanuary 24, 2022
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