Afghanistan's health-care system is 'on the brink of collapse,' WHO warns
A lack of funding has left thousands of health facilities struggling to buy medical supplies and pay their staff, said the World Health Organization.
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EU plans to make common charger mandatory for Apple iPhones and other devices
The EU has put forward a new law that would force smartphone manufacturers and other electronics makers to equip their devices with a USB-C charging port.
UK publishes 10-year plan to become 'A.I. superpower', seeking to rival U.S. and China
The U.K. has released its plan to make the country a global "artificial intelligence superpower", seeking to rival the likes of the U.S. and China.
Evergrande shares in Hong Kong surge more than 17% after days of losses; Asia stocks mostly rise
Questions remain over whether embattled Chinese developer China Evergrande Group will pay the interest due on a dollar-denominated bond on Thursday.
Southeast Asian economies will recover 'much slower' due to Covid: Asian Development Bank
The Asian Development Bank lowered its growth forecast for the region to 3.1% for 2021, from its previous forecast of 4.4%.
Mainland China markets close mixed after earlier losses; Evergrande crisis closely watched
Markets in mainland China returned to trade on Wednesday following holidays on Monday and Tuesday.
Evergrande crisis will hurt China’s economic growth, says former central bank advisor
A default by Evergrande will have minimal effect on the Chinese financial system, said Li Daokui, a former advisor at the People's Bank of China.
Stocks will break out of trouble and hit new record highs, market bull Tony Dwyer predicts
A significant buying opportunity is unfolding on Wall Street, according to Canaccord Genuity's Tony Dwyer.
Silicon Valley's quest to live forever could benefit humanity as a whole — here's why
A growing number of tech billionaires have decided they want to use their enormous wealth to try and help humans "cheat death."
Japan's Nikkei 225 falls 2% as investors monitor Evergrande developments
Markets in mainland China and South Korea were closed on Tuesday for a holiday.
India could surpass the UK as the world's 5th largest stock market by 2024, Goldman says
India's stock market could grow to more than $5 trillion to become the fifth largest in the world within three years, according to Goldman Sachs.
The road to net-zero transport could cost Asia over $12 trillion, report finds
China, Japan and South Korea will spend an estimated $12.4 trillion to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in their transport systems, according to an ING report.
End of ‘super profits'? Shares of top medical glove maker fall as Covid-induced demand eases
Malaysia's Top Glove, the world's largest medical glove maker, said sales and prices have dropped following the rollout of Covid-19 vaccinations globally.
From K-pop star to entrepreneur: Former Girls' Generation member shares her new plans
With over 9.9 million Instagram followers to her name, being a social media influencer proved to be a full-time commitment for the former K-pop star Jessica Jung.
Hang Seng index drops more than 3% as Evergrande shares plunge 10%, other property stocks fall
Markets in mainland China, Japan and South Korea were closed on Monday for holidays.
Donors pledging billions in aid to Afghanistan face a challenge: Navigating the Taliban
Prior to the Taliban takeover, 80% of the Afghan government's budget was funded by the U.S. and other Western donors.
Singapore Exchange could receive its first SPAC listing application within weeks, CEO says
SGX is speaking with potential SPAC sponsors and seeing "a robust pipeline" of potential listings, its CEO Loh Boon Chye told CNBC in an exclusive interview.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng index falls nearly 5% for the week; Evergrande shares drop more than 3%
Shares of China Evergrande Group fell 3.42% on Friday as fears over its debt problems continue to weigh on investor sentiment.
Singapore government announces $1 billion new fund to boost local stock market
The new fund, to be set up with state investment firm Temasek, will help "promising high-growth" companies raise capital through public listings in Singapore.
The iPhone 13 is already showing strong early sales in China, local media reports say
More than 2 million pre-orders have been placed for the iPhone 13 through Apple's official store on JD.com, the South China Morning Post reported.
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