Disruptions in China can lead to 'ripple-effects' across global supply chain, says HSBC
The pandemic has revealed "how lean the supply chain has become. And there is little margin of error," said Parash Jain, global head of shipping at HSBC.
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Shell says one of the largest hydrogen electrolyzers in the world is now up and running in China
Hydrogen has a diverse range of applications and can be deployed in a wide range of industries.
Japan stocks up 2%, Asia-Pacific markets close mixed after volatile session on Wall Street
Stocks continued to be volatile overnight on Wall Street as investors reacted to news from the Fed, the newest GDP figures and corporate earnings.
Malaysia is taking steps to control rising food prices amid inflation, says minister
Malaysia's inflation increased 3.2% in December 2021 from a year earlier mainly due to the rise in food and fuel prices, according to government data.
SoftBank shares tumble 9% as tech stocks sell-off continues
The slide in share price coincided with a disappointing day of trading for SoftBank's biggest investment, Alibaba.
Japan and South Korea lead declines across Asia-Pacific as investors digest Fed remarks
The Federal Open Market Committee said a quarter-percentage point increase to its benchmark short-term borrowing rate is likely forthcoming.
Here's why Morgan Stanley is cutting its forecast for China's first quarter GDP
The economic costs of China's zero-Covid policy is increasingly expected to outweigh its benefits, according to investment bank Morgan Stanley.
Mark Zuckerberg's botched cryptocurrency project is reportedly for sale
The Diem Association, which oversees development of the Diem digital currency, is considering a sale of its assets, according to a Bloomberg report.
Chinese companies boost overseas investment in consumer products, EV supply chain
Completed overseas mergers and acquisitions by Chinese companies dropped last year in a fourth straight year of decline, according to Rhodium Group data.
Asia stocks trade mixed as investors look ahead to Fed meeting conclusion
Markets will be looking ahead to the Fed's conclusion of its meeting on Wednesday, where it's expected to issue a statement signaling a rate hike as soon as March and more policy tightening.
Hong Kong, Japan stocks fall as Asia-Pacific markets tumble following volatility on Wall Street
U.S. stocks sold off earlier in the session but mounted a dramatic comeback as investors stepped in to buy beaten-up tech shares.
Strong recovery for India's smartphone market in 2021 with a record 162 million shipments
Chinese smartphone makers dominated the top five spots in 2021, with Xiaomi leading the way and South Korean phonemaker Samsung taking second place.
Sri Lanka's central bank governor says country does not need IMF relief amid inflation concerns
Credit agencies have recently warned Sri Lanka may need support to cushion the blow from inflation and foreign exchange headwinds.
Asia-Pacific markets mixed as investors look ahead to this week's Fed meeting
The Federal Open Market Committee is due to meet on Tuesday and Wednesday to decide on the next steps for U.S. monetary policy.
Biden, Japan's Kishida discuss Ukraine crisis, North Korean nuclear ambitions during virtual talks
NATO and G-7 members have previously pledged their support for Ukraine amid Russia's aggressive military buildup.
Oil majors TotalEnergies and Chevron withdraw from Myanmar citing worsening humanitarian crisis
The U.N. says the situation in Myanmar has been worsening since the turn of the year, warning that people in the country are facing an unprecedented crisis.
Cambodia prime minister's trip to Myanmar was not to legitimize the junta, says minister delegate
Hun Sen visited Myanmar in early January for talks with its military rulers since the regime ousted former leader Aung San Suu Kyi in a coup last year.]
Asia-Pacific stocks tumble, tracking Wall Street declines; oil prices slip
Oil prices slipped from their 2014 highs earlier in the week.
Singapore's second SPAC made its debut on Friday — and a third one is on its way
Pegasus Asia is the first Singapore-listed special purpose acquisition company with international backers such as European asset manager Tikehau Capital.
Erdogan blames Turkey's currency problems on 'foreign financial tools' as central bank reserves fall
Turkey's lira lost 44% of its value in 2021, due in large part to a refusal by the president to raise interest rates to rein in inflation.
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