Data shows the U.S. is the world’s largest Covid vaccine donor — way ahead of China
The U.S. has donated and delivered more than 114 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines, according to public data compiled by UNICEF.
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Chinese Tesla rival XPeng plans new vehicles and targets a distant future in robots and flying cars
This year, XPeng showed off a second prototype of a flying car. And on Tuesday, it showed off a four-legged "robotic unicorn" as it pushes into new areas.
BlackRock responds to George Soros' criticism over China investments
Soros described BlackRock's initiative in China as a "tragic mistake" that would "damage the national security interests of the U.S. and other democracies."
UK government calls for security review of graphene firm’s takeover by Chinese academic
The U.K. government has called for an investigation into a takeover by a Chinese scientist of a small Welsh manufacturer that makes graphene.
Asia-Pacific stocks mixed; Evergrande shares in Hong Kong rise nearly 4% after briefly falling below IPO price
China Evergrande Group's stock in Hong Kong briefly dropped below its IPO price in Wednesday trade before rising 3.92% by the market close.
China's Xi Jinping to attend virtual BRICS summit chaired by India
When the term was first coined, BRIC referred to the four prominent emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China. South Africa was added in 2010.
Major automakers fear the global chip shortage could persist for some time
Ford, Volkswagen and Daimler are still struggling to deal with the impact of the chip shortage, and execs say a lack of chips is likely to remain a problem.
Hyundai wants hydrogen fuel cell versions of all its commercial vehicle models by 2028
Firm is also looking to introduce a "next generation fuel-cell system" in 2023.
UAE announces 50 initiatives to boost economy, but businesses await more details
Visas are a core pillar of the UAE economy as nearly 90% of its population of 10 million are expatriates.
Chinese stocks rise as data shows China's exports in August beat expectations
China's exports jumped 25.6% year-over-year in August, customs data showed Tuesday, above expectations for a 17.1% rise by analysts in a Reuters poll.
Tech giants are rushing to develop their own chips — here’s why
Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Tesla and Baidu are all shunning established chip firms and bringing certain aspects of chip development in-house.
Malaysia will start treating Covid as 'endemic' around end-October, trade minister says
More than 75% of Malaysia's adult population is expected to be fully vaccinated by then, said International Trade and Industry Minister Mohamed Azmin Ali.
Japan's vaccine minister leads polls among potential leadership candidates before formally entering race
On Friday, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga effectively paved the way for a new leader after announcing he will not be running in the upcoming leadership election.
Japan's Nikkei 225 surges nearly 2% as stocks continue to see gains for second day
Japan's Nikkei had surged 2.05% on Friday after Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said he will not be running in the upcoming leadership election.
JD.com appoints new president as founder steps back from day-to-day operations
JD.com's founder and CEO Richard Liu is stepping back from day-to-day operations. Xu Lei will take up the newly-created role of president.
Warren Buffett-backed electric carmaker BYD sees August sales surge more than 300%
BYD sold 61,409 new energy vehicles in August, more than four times the amount sold a year ago.
Citi sets up new team to help 'emerging' Chinese companies expand to Singapore
Citi Commercial Bank has set up a China desk in Singapore dedicated to helping mid-sized Chinese firms expand into the city state and Southeast Asia.
Shell is looking to develop a huge floating offshore wind farm in South Korea
Company says project is in "a feasibility assessment stage."
Singapore to roll out Covid vaccine booster shots to some groups, including seniors
These groups were selected because they are at higher risk of severe illness as a result of catching Covid-19.
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