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The Southeast Asian region would experience a "U-shape" economic recovery at best, said Euben Paracuelles, chief Asean economist at Nomura.

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said "today's China is not the former Soviet Union" and accused the U.S. for attempting to start a Cold War.

A private survey of China's services sector in July showed a slower expansion as compared to the previous month, according to Reuters. The Caixin/Markit Services Purchasing Manager's Index came in at 54.1, lower than June's reading of 58.4.

Taiwan appears to be distancing itself from China in recent months, as military activities around the island intensify amid heightened U.S.-China tensions and the coronavirus pandemic.

The three largest Singapore-listed banks are expected to report another quarter of lackluster financial results due to the coronavirus pandemic and ultra-low interest rates globally.

Microsoft had previously said it could buy TikTok's operations in the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

The Reserve Bank of Australia on Tuesday announced its decision to maintain the current policy settings.

The U.S. suggested that China shouldn't be given a seat in the tribunal because it disregards international sea laws in the South China Sea.

There are still a number of questions that need to be answered before Microsoft can seal a deal to acquire TikTok's U.S. operations.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is scheduled to hold a press briefing on Monday as the state continues with its reopening plan amid outbreaks in other parts of the nation.

A private survey released Monday showed China's manufacturing activity expanded in July. The Caixin/Markit manufacturing Purchasing Manager's Index came in at 52.8 for July, above expectations for a reading of 51.3 by economists in a Reuters poll.

HSBC reported a 65% fall in pre-tax profits for the first half of 2020 to $4.3 billion — missing analysts' expectations.

Microsoft's interest in TikTok comes after the Trump Administration said it is considering blocking the app in the U.S.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, in an interview out Friday, compared the U.S. to a sports team that stands poised to lose after years of winning.

United Airlines is adding a few new flights but remains hesitant to increase capacity too much amid weak demand.

Data released Thursday by the U.S. government showed GDP dropping 32.9% in the second quarter — the worst drop ever, with the closest previously coming in mid-1921.

As air carriers worldwide are caught in a "race against time" while trying to stay afloat as global travel is nearly completely wiped out, Singapore Airlines appears to be better positioned than its peers, says Brendan Sobie of Sobie Aviation.

Stricter social-distancing measures imposed after a flare up in coronavirus cases will dampen prospects of an economic recovery in Hong Kong, some economists said.

Stocks in Asia Pacific were mixed on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged.