Singapore's Covid restrictions may be relaxed after June 13 if situation improves
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Monday that the country's Covid restrictions may be relaxed after June 13 if the situation improves.
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Japan's Nikkei 225 falls almost 1%; China says its manufacturing activity grew at a slightly slower pace in May
China's official manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index for May on Monday came in at 51.0, a slight decrease from the previous month's reading of 51.1.
Wellness expert Deepak Chopra left 'heartbroken' by India's devastating Covid crisis
Deepak Chopra, who was born and raised in New Delhi before continuing his medical training in the U.S., said he hopes lessons have been learned.
Nepali billionaire says the country underestimated its second Covid wave
Nepal underestimated its second wave of Covid-19 infections and needs to step up its efforts to address the crisis, Nepali billionaire Binod Chaudhary said.
Massive bitcoin mine discovered in UK after police raid suspected cannabis farm
Police searched a unit on May 18 on the back of intelligence that led them to believe it was being used as a cannabis farm.
Bitcoin falls below $36,000 as cryptocurrencies slip once again
Bitcoin took another hit on Friday as other cryptocurrencies including ether and doge also saw their values fall.
Gains for JD Logistics fizzle in Hong Kong IPO, after surging as much as 18% earlier
JD Logistics' vast network of warehouses and delivery workers in China have given JD.com a competitive edge against its rival Alibaba.
Japan's Nikkei 225 jumps 2%; JD Logistics pares gains after blockbuster debut in Hong Kong
Shares of JD Logistics made their debut in Hong Kong on Friday and surged to more than 18% from their issue price at one point, before later paring those gains.
The U.S.-China rivalry could be constructive, doesn't have to end in conflict, expert says
A Biden official said this week, "The dominant paradigm is going to be competition. Our goal is to make that a stable, peaceful competition that brings out the best in us."
SoftBank is backing buy-now-pay-later firm Klarna in funding round that values it at over $40 billion
European fintech Klarna is close to securing a new funding round at a valuation of more than $40 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Samsung and Bayer invest in A.I. doctor app Ada Health
Ada Health, which has developed a doctor-in-your-pocket style app that uses AI to try to diagnose symptoms, has been backed by Samsung and Bayer.
Denmark's Orsted to work with South Korean steel giant on offshore wind, renewable hydrogen
Announcement builds upon existing relationship between the two companies.
U.S. and China trade representatives hold first phone call under Biden
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He had a "candid, pragmatic and constructive" call, China's Ministry of Commerce said.
Indonesia's digital market could grow to $300 billion in the next 3 years, says prominent businessman
John Riady, director of Indonesia's conglomerate Lippo Group, said the country is the "most exciting" digital and tech market in Asia — and arguably the world.
Asia-Pacific stocks mixed; Xiaomi shares in Hong Kong surge more than 3%
Industrial profits in China soared 57% year-on-year in April, the National Bureau of Statistics said Thursday.
More than half of Europeans want to replace lawmakers with AI, study says
A study from IE University has found that most Europeans would like to see some of their members of parliament replaced by algorithms.
Major bitcoin mining region in China sets tough penalties for cryptocurrency activities
Inner Mongolia in March announced plans to ban new cryptocurrency mining projects and shut down existing activity to cut down on energy consumption.
Malaysia now has more Covid cases per million people than India
Malaysia, a country in Southeast Asia, has been battling a surge in Covid-19 cases while India is experiencing a devastating second wave.
Asia-Pacific stocks mixed; New Zealand dollar jumps following central bank announcement
Markets in Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand were closed for a holiday on Wednesday.
China is still behind on buying enough U.S. goods to fulfill 'phase one' trade deal
China's purchases of U.S. goods fall short of what they should be to stay on track with the trade deal, says the Peterson Institute for International Economics.
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