Australia weighs taking China to the WTO again — this time for a dispute over wine
China in March announced anti-dumping tariffs between 116.2% and 218.4% on Australian wine imports, measures that are set to last for five years.
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China to hand out $6.2 million in digital currency to Beijing residents as part of trial
China has yet to do a nationwide rollout of the digital yuan but is instead focusing on trials in the form of lotteries around the country.
Chip giants are making more money than ever as the semiconductor shortage rages
The world's 10 biggest chip manufacturing companies saw their revenues surge to a record high in the first quarter of 2021, according to TrendForce.
Asia-Pacific stocks mostly rise; private survey shows Chinese factory activity expanding in May
The Caixin/Markit manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index for May came in at 52, higher than April's reading of 51.9.
China wants couples to have more kids. Chinese people are less enthusiastic.
China's announcement that couples can have three children generated a buzz of online discussion on why it isn't practical to have children, let alone three.
Zero Covid? Taiwan outbreak shows that's not a long-term solution, says professor
Taiwan is "completely susceptible" to new coronavirus variants that are more transmissible, said Benjamin Cowling of The University of Hong Kong.
China's Robinhood rivals pile into the crypto craze as they look to compete overseas
Futu and Tiger Brokers said they are applying for licenses in Singapore and the U.S. that will allow local customers to trade cryptocurrencies.
China races to rival the U.S. with its own GPS system — but one analyst says it won't overtake the U.S. yet
The Beidou satellite navigation system shows China's "technical independence" from the West, said Craig Singleton of Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
Malaysia stocks trade lower as country heads for 'total' Covid lockdown
Malaysia has been struggling to control a surge in Covid-19 infections and last week reported five-consecutive days of record increases in cases.
Singapore's Covid restrictions may be relaxed after June 13 if situation improves
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Monday that the country's Covid restrictions may be relaxed after June 13 if the situation improves.
Japan's Nikkei 225 falls almost 1%; China says its manufacturing activity grew at a slightly slower pace in May
China's official manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index for May on Monday came in at 51.0, a slight decrease from the previous month's reading of 51.1.
Wellness expert Deepak Chopra left 'heartbroken' by India's devastating Covid crisis
Deepak Chopra, who was born and raised in New Delhi before continuing his medical training in the U.S., said he hopes lessons have been learned.
Nepali billionaire says the country underestimated its second Covid wave
Nepal underestimated its second wave of Covid-19 infections and needs to step up its efforts to address the crisis, Nepali billionaire Binod Chaudhary said.
Massive bitcoin mine discovered in UK after police raid suspected cannabis farm
Police searched a unit on May 18 on the back of intelligence that led them to believe it was being used as a cannabis farm.
Bitcoin falls below $36,000 as cryptocurrencies slip once again
Bitcoin took another hit on Friday as other cryptocurrencies including ether and doge also saw their values fall.
Gains for JD Logistics fizzle in Hong Kong IPO, after surging as much as 18% earlier
JD Logistics' vast network of warehouses and delivery workers in China have given JD.com a competitive edge against its rival Alibaba.
Japan's Nikkei 225 jumps 2%; JD Logistics pares gains after blockbuster debut in Hong Kong
Shares of JD Logistics made their debut in Hong Kong on Friday and surged to more than 18% from their issue price at one point, before later paring those gains.
The U.S.-China rivalry could be constructive, doesn't have to end in conflict, expert says
A Biden official said this week, "The dominant paradigm is going to be competition. Our goal is to make that a stable, peaceful competition that brings out the best in us."
SoftBank is backing buy-now-pay-later firm Klarna in funding round that values it at over $40 billion
European fintech Klarna is close to securing a new funding round at a valuation of more than $40 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Samsung and Bayer invest in A.I. doctor app Ada Health
Ada Health, which has developed a doctor-in-your-pocket style app that uses AI to try to diagnose symptoms, has been backed by Samsung and Bayer.
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