Meta's WhatsApp is chasing big businesses in effort to finally capitalize on app's popularity
As Meta tries to justify the $19 billion it paid for WhatsApp almost a decade ago, business messaging is the key.
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Chinese smartphone maker teases a foldable smartphone that you can wear like a purse
The Honor V Purse is a smartphone that folds outward with a top strip that contains the camera. Customizable straps can be attached to the device.
Singapore braces for 'partisan' vote for president, guardian of its vast reserves
A largely ceremonial role with a six-year tenure, the Singapore presidency is conferred limited powers.
China's factory activity shrinks for a fifth straight month in August
China's factory activity in August shrank for a fifth straight month, while non-manufacturing activity hit another low for the year.
Southeast Asia's first high-speed train – a boon or bust for Indonesia's economy?
The project is funded by PT KCIC and was expected to be completed by 2019 but has since been held back by operational delays and a $1.2 billion budget overrun.
Consumer spending in China bounced back in August, survey finds
Consumer spending bounced back in August after a tepid July, according to the China Beige Book's survey of Chinese businesses released Thursday.
Here are the best ‘workcation’ cities for remote and hybrid workers — and Barcelona tops the list
Toronto, Beijing, Milan and New York round up the top five in IWG's list of the best 'workcation' cities in the world.
India to launch mission to study the sun — just days after successful moon landing
Days after India's successful moon mission, the country is now setting its sights on the sun.
Elmira, New York is the No. 1 small town in America for affordable living, education, safety and more
All Star Home ranked the top hometowns in the U.S. based on four key rankings: community, affordable living, safety and education.
Nio reports wider second-quarter loss amid China slowdown and product line revamp
Nio's second-quarter loss widened from a year ago, as it overhauled key products amid an economic slowdown in China. But deliveries are already rebounding.
Raimondo meets Chinese officials in 'tricky' visit as countries seek a more stable relationship
Raimondo arrived in Beijing on Sunday night, beginning a visit which came at the invitation of her counterpart, Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao.
iPhone 14 Pro Max tops global smartphone shipments as people shun budget phones for top-end devices
Last year, iPhone 13 was the bestselling smartphone, indicating a preference toward entry-level flagships. This year, it's Apple's most expensive phone that's taken the crown.
U.S.-India relationship has reached new heights as the two align across policy areas, USTR says
U.S.-India relations was once marred by political indifferences and deep mistrust, but U.S. is now set to improve synergies and economies ties between the two.
Australia wants normalized trade ties with China — but only after all trade curbs are dropped
Canberra is in dialogue with Beijing to drop tariffs on Australian wine imports that were introduced in March 2021.
Indonesia is moving its capital from Jakarta to Nusantara. Here's why it won't be so easy
Indonesia has plans to relocate its capital from Jakarta to Nusantara in East Kalimantan, but researchers say the move will come with a slew of challenges.
China's rare earths dominance makes U.S. supply chains vulnerable, trade representative says
China's dominance in rare earths makes U.S. supply chains vulnerable, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai told CNBC's Martin Soong.
This is the best international airline, according to a new report—and it's not Qatar Airways
Bounce compared 60 airlines across various factors to update its 2023 Airline Index ranking for international and domestic airlines.
Barbara Corcoran says this is the No. 1 mistake new home buyers can easily avoid: 'Go back for another look'
Corcoran has over 40 years of experience in the real estate business and says this is the most common mistake people make when buying their first home.
What now for Putin? Kremlin critic says Prigozhin’s apparent death will ‘cement his authority’
Russian aviation officials said Wednesday that Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was believed to have been killed in a plane crash.
Emerging economies group BRICS invites 6 new members, including Saudi Arabia and Iran
The BRICS economic coalition of emerging markets has decided to extend membership invitations to six nations.
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