India reports record Covid cases for a fifth straight day with more than 350,000 new infections
In April, alone, India reported more than 5 million new cases, sending the country's health care system to the brink.
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Southeast Asia's tech giants could 'gobble up' start-ups after going public, venture capitalist says
Companies such as Grab, Sea could be the ones acquiring start-ups, according to Vinnie Lauria of Golden Gate Ventures.
U.S. to give India raw materials for vaccines, medical supplies to help fight Covid surge
The U.S. response comes after Britain, France and Germany pledged aid to India over the weekend.
Singapore's top banks could see a boost in share prices as earnings bounce back
Singapore's largest bank DBS will release first-quarter earnings on Friday, while smaller peers UOB and OCBC will report on May 6 and May 7, respectively.
India reports more than 330,000 new Covid cases, setting a fresh global record
As of Friday, India has reported more than 4 million cases in April and at least 24,452 people have died.
Tesla branded as 'arrogant' in China as pressure mounts on the electric car maker
Tesla has been a poster child for China's efforts to demonstrate it's letting more foreign businesses operate in its market. But with success comes scrutiny.
India reports record single-day jump in Covid cases, with more than 314,000 new infections
So far in April, India has reported more than 3.78 million new cases and over 22,000 deaths.
Singapore names new finance minister in cabinet reshuffle after setback in leadership succession
Lawrence Wong, current education minister and second finance minister, will helm the finance portfolio from May 15, the prime minister's office said on Friday.
Climate expert calls on China and Japan to end financing of coal plants in poorer nations
Rachel Kyte, who served as a special representative of the U.N. secretary-general, says "coal has no place in the race to net-zero" carbon emissions by 2050.
Asia-Pacific shares mixed; bitcoin drops below $49,000
As of 3:33 a.m. ET Friday, the price of bitcoin sat at $48,470.05, according to data from Coin Metrics.
China's best-selling, GM-backed electric car brand launches a mini convertible
The electric car is the latest from the popular Hongguang Mini EV line developed by GM's joint venture with Wuling Motors and state-owned SAIC Motor.
Surging Covid cases globally send medical supplier stocks higher in Singapore
The Singapore-listed shares of Top Glove, the world's largest medical glove maker, have risen 18.4% so far this month.
Japan bounces back following two days of losses as Asia-Pacific markets rise
The Nikkei 225 in Japan jumped more than 2% on Thursday, recovering partially from two days of losses earlier in the week.
Chinese electric car companies target expansion in Europe while competition heats up at home
Chinese start-ups Nio and Xpeng remain intent on plans to sell electric cars to Europe this year.
Japan falls nearly 2%; Asia-Pacific shares mixed as pandemic concerns weigh on sentiment
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 dropped 2.03% to close at 28,508.55 — its second straight day of falling around 2%.
Here are the 10 biggest economies in the world — before the pandemic vs. now
The pandemic has shaken up the ranking of the world's largest economies after sending many countries into their worst economic recessions in recent history.
Xi says China 'will never seek hegemony,' no matter how strong it becomes
Xi also promoted China as a champion for globalization and the multilateral trading system.
Asia markets mixed as Japan drops nearly 2%; China keeps benchmark lending rate unchanged
China on Tuesday kept the one-year loan prime rate and five-year LPR unchanged at 3.85% and 4.65%, respectively.
Bangladesh calls on Southeast Asia to pressure Myanmar to take back the Rohingya refugees
More than 1 million Rohingya Muslims are taking shelter in Bangladesh and the South Asian hopes they can return to Myanmar, says Bangladesh's foreign minister.
After Australia, the wrangle between publishers and Big Tech has reached new levels
The Australian incident, and its reverberations, can be heard across the world as other nations contemplate forcing tech firms to pay for news content.
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