Abu Dhabi investor in chip giant GlobalFoundries sees exponential growth for the industry
GlobalFoundries previously acknowledged that the semiconductor industry will require "a significant increase in investment to keep up with demand."
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Bitcoin mining has totally recovered from Chinese ban
Bitcoin mining has totally recovered from the Chinese crypto crackdown that took more than half the world's miners offline earlier this year.
Didi is delisting in New York. Here's what happens if you own a delisted stock
For Americans looking to play China's growth story, Didi's delisting from the U.S. shows the rising political risk of investing in U.S.-listed Chinese stocks.
Tadawul Group shares open 10% above listing price in Riyadh debut
"Today we mark a significant milestone for our transformation," Saudi Tadawul Group CEO Khalid Al Hussan told CNBC's Dan Murphy on Wednesday.
Asia-Pacific markets broadly decline as investors await U.S. inflation data
Stateside, the Labor Department is set to release November's consumer price index Friday morning local time, which measures the cost of dozens of items.
Two things must happen before China's property sector can see better prospects, analyst says
Stabilizing property sales and greater access to funds would help lift the property sector and China's economy, said Logan Wright of Rhodium Group.
People are paying top dollar for cocktails with no alcohol in them
The no- and low-alcoholic beverage industry skyrocketed during the past year as consumers shift from coping with the pandemic to prioritizing their health.
New Zealand to ban young people from ever being able to buy cigarettes
Health officials and campaign groups have welcomed the move, recognizing the reforms as one of the world's toughest crackdowns on the tobacco industry.
Three charts show South Africa's Covid crisis as omicron takes hold
CNBC has compiled charts reflecting case rates, hospitalizations and the degree of Covid vaccine protection in South Africa.
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors assess omicron risks
The World Health Organization on Wednesday said the new Covid variant could change the course of the pandemic.
China stocks face delisting risks in the U.S. — investors should hedge their bets, Credit Suisse says
Investors could switch to Hong Kong-listed shares of Chinese companies with dual listings, said Jack Siu, Credit Suisse's Greater China CIO.
These are the 50 'best' bars in the world for 2021
The best bar in the world is London's Connaught Bar, which topped "The World's 50 Best Bars" list for the second year in a row.
Australia switches on Victoria Big Battery powered by Tesla Megapacks
Large energy storage systems based on lithium-ion batteries can prevent blackouts, and help store energy from intermittent resources like solar or wind.
Symptoms, vaccine evasion and a new 'offshoot': What we know now about the Covid omicron variant
Day by day, more information has emerged regarding the spread of the variant, as well as anecdotal evidence and preliminary data about its risk profile.
Mainland Chinese stocks bounce more than 1%; Chinese social media giant Weibo debuts in Hong Kong
Chinese social media giant Weibo made its market debut in Hong Kong on Wednesday, in what was a secondary listing.
China is reportedly tightening its grip on tech start-ups trying to tap foreign funding
China is drawing up a blacklist targeting new companies in sensitive sectors that use the variable interest entity structure, reported the Financial Times.
Many people are flying private jet services for the first time. Here's what they're paying
The cost of private jet charters can vary wildly. Here's why, and what new converts paid for their first flights during the pandemic.
India and Russia broaden defense ties despite potential risk of U.S. sanctions
The two countries signed 28 agreements and inked a 10-year defense cooperation pact.
WHO wades into vaccine mandates dispute, saying they should be an 'absolute last resort'
The comments come as an increasing number of governments are considering, or planning to introduce, compulsory vaccinations.
Hong Kong, Japan stocks jump 2% as Wall Street rallies on omicron optimism; Alibaba surges 12%
Dr. Anthony Fauci had said that the initial data on the omicron variant was "encouraging," though he cautioned that more information was needed to fully understand it.
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