Belgium becomes first country to introduce mandatory monkeypox quarantine as global cases rise
Belgium has become the first country to introduce a 21-day quarantine for monkeypox patients as cases spread across the globe.
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Hong Kong's Hang Seng falls as tech stocks slide; Xpeng shares plunge ahead of earnings
Shares in the Asia Pacific were mixed on Monday as global concerns persisted.
'The next era of humanity's technological development': U.S. and its Asian allies get serious about semiconductors
The countries have made clear in recent days how much strategic importance they place on semiconductors — including export controls to China.
The Ukraine war has upended the energy transition — and it's not good news for the planet
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said the Kremlin's assault on Ukraine will likely have major implications for global heating targets.
Asia markets gain as Hong Kong’s Hang Seng jumps nearly 3%
Shares in the Asia Pacific markets rose on Friday, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng index leading gains.
For the first time since the pandemic, leisure and business flights surpass 2019 levels
Global leisure and business flights topped pre-pandemic levels for the first time this spring, despite rising costs and geopolitical uncertainty.
Southeast Asia’s e-commerce market is still in its 'opening act,' says venture capital firm
Southeast Asia's e-commerce market is still at a "very, very nascent stage," said the founding partner of Jungle Ventures.
Stephen Roach calls stagflation his base case, warns market is unprepared for the consequences
Former Morgan Stanley Asia chairman Stephen Roach warns the U.S. is on a dangerous path that leads to higher prices coupled with slower growth.
'A dereliction of duty:' U.S. lawmakers grill FDA commissioner over baby formula shortage
The FDA closed the plant in February — after four infants who drank formula produced there contracted bacterial infections, two of whom died.
Biden says Sweden and Finland have the 'full backing' of the United States to join NATO
Both Finland and Sweden already meet many of the requirements to be a NATO member.
Asia markets sell off as Hong Kong's Hang Seng falls more than 2% and Tencent shares plunge
Major indexes on Wall Street declined more than 3.5% overnight, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing at its lowest since March 2021.
Climate change has made India’s heat wave 100 times more likely, UK weather service says
The weather analysis suggests that high temperatures that used to occur about every 300 years in India and Pakistan may now occur about every three years.
Bitcoin production roars back in China despite Beijing's ban on crypto mining
New research from the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance shows that Chinese bitcoin mining activity has quickly rebounded.
Asia-Pacific stocks mixed as data shows Japan's economy shrank less than expected in the first quarter
Japan's economy shrank 1% annualized in January-March as compared with the previous quarter, government data showed Wednesday.
After Toyota's Mirai, the Japanese auto giant zeroes in on hydrogen buses and heavy-duty trucks
Toyota Motor Europe, CaetanoBus and Air Liquide have signed a memorandum of understanding.
In the fight against climate change, seaweed could be a surprising — but vital — weapon
Seaweed is found in everything from food and cosmetics to gardening products and packaging.
China has signaled easing of its tech crackdown — but don't expect a policy U-turn
Following a meeting with top executives, Liu He, China's vice-premier, pledged support for the technology sector and plans for internet companies to go public.
Air travel is making a strong comeback, but Asia is lagging behind, IATA says
Air travel in the United States, Europe and Latin America are hitting about 60% of pre-pandemic levels, says the International Air Transport Association.
Chinese e-commerce giant JD beats estimates despite slowest quarterly revenue growth on record; shares pop 8%
JD.com said revenue for the first quarter of 2022 totaled 239.7 billion Chinese yuan ($37.8 billion) vs. 236.6 billion yuan expected, a 18% year-on-year rise.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng index jumps 3%, leading gains as Asia-Pacific stocks rise
Hong Kong's Hang Seng index closed 3.27% higher on Tuesday as Chinese tech stocks surged.
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