A tiny village in South India celebrates Vice President Kamala Harris with firecrackers and prayers
Kamala Harris, 56, is a daughter of Indian and Jamaican immigrants.
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Tesla Model 3 reportedly explodes in Shanghai parking garage
A Tesla Model 3 exploded in an underground residential parking garage in Shanghai on Tuesday, Chinese media reported.
No question the Biden administration has to appear 'very tough' on China, former Singapore diplomat says
There's also an understanding that the administration needs to work with rest of East Asia and China on global issues, said Kishore Mahbubani.
New map shows where China's latest virus cases are clustered
More than half a year since Covid-19 stalled its spread within mainland China, new cases have emerged in and around the capital city of Beijing.
Alibaba shares in Hong Kong soar as Jack Ma reappears; Asia-Pacific stocks mostly higher
Alibaba founder Jack Ma reemerged for the first time after weeks out of the spotlight as his companies face increased regulatory scrutiny.
India ministry reportedly asked WhatsApp to drop privacy policy changes that sparked backlash
The update relates specifically to features that allow users to interact with businesses on WhatsApp.
Lockdowns caused by China's new Covid-19 outbreak are sparking concerns over steel, iron ore
China is the world’s top steel producer and analysts say Hebei contributes over 20% of the country’s total output.
Hong Kong leads gains in mixed trading day for Asia-Pacific markets
Stocks in Asia-Pacific were mixed on Tuesday as investors waited for remarks from U.S. President-elect Joe Biden's nominee for Treasury secretary, Janet Yellen.
Foreigners poured money into China as the world struggled with the coronavirus pandemic
In the capital city of Beijing, foreign investors claimed more than a third of commercial real estate deals last year, property manager JLL said Thursday.
China says it will sanction U.S. officials for 'nasty' behavior on Taiwan
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced earlier this month that the U.S. will lift restrictions on its relations with Taiwan — a move slammed by China.
Samsung related shares plunge after heir Jay Y Lee is sentenced to jail again
Samsung heir Jay Y. Lee was sentenced to two and a half years in prison in a bribery trial.
Samsung shares plunge after vice-chairman gets jail term for bribery; Asia-Pacific markets mixed
Samsung heir Jay Y. Lee was found guilty of bribery, embezzlement and concealment of criminal proceeds by the Seoul High Court, according to Reuters.
China’s V-shape recovery is 'complete,' but analysts warn of a slowdown ahead
China on Monday reported that its economy grew 6.5% year on year in the final quarter of 2020, the highest growth rate it has recorded in two years.
China's new Covid outbreak near Beijing still not close to a turning point, hospital director says
Beijing remains on alert for a resurgence of Covid-19 infections as the neighboring province of Hebei continues to report new cases every day.
Watch live: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds a press briefing on Covid pandemic
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is holding a press briefing on the coronavirus Friday as the state continues to roll out coronavirus vaccines.
Biden's stimulus plan could drive out funds from Asia to the U.S., JPMorgan says
Emerging markets in Asia could be a casualty as a result of President-elect Joe Biden's latest $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan, says JPMorgan's James Sullivan.
Oil optimism could be derailed by coronavirus risks, Dan Yergin says
OPEC has left its 2021 forecast for crude demand growth unchanged, but Dan Yergin warns it's dependent on the success of the Covid-19 vaccines.
Asia-Pacific markets mostly lower as shares of Xiaomi in Hong Kong plunge
The Trump administration on Thursday added Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi to a blacklist of alleged Chinese military companies.
TSMC's massive capital spending plans for 2021 could pressure its earnings, analyst says
The world's largest contract chipmaker said it expected to spend between $25 billion to $28 billion in 2021 to make advanced chips.
Two senior managers from one of China's top vaccine companies have resigned
Sinopharm, a state-owned giant behind China's coronavirus vaccine development, announced its chairman left the board as of Tuesday.
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