Modi and Biden are expected to sign agreements to reduce India's reliance on Russian weapons. Other deals come as the U.S. adopts a "friend-shoring" strategy.
Copenhagen retained its position as the second most livable city in the world, while Australian cities like Sydney and Melbourne broke into the top five.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet U.S. president Joe Biden on Thursday, and analysts say talks on defense and technology are on the agenda.
Musk and Modi are expected to discuss Tesla's ambitions in the country, setting up a manufacturing base and possible incentives for battery production.
Eddie Yongming Wu will become CEO of Alibaba, while Joe Tsai will take over as chairman. Both are close confidants of Alibaba's billionaire founder Jack Ma.
Investors in Hong Kong will soon be able to trade selected Hong Kong stocks in both the Hong Kong dollar and Chinese yuan in the so-called dual counter scheme.
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