India foreign minister self-isolating after Covid scare at UK's in-person G-7 summit
India's foreign minister met in person with U.K. Home Secretary Priti Patel on Tuesday and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday.
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Australian shares rise almost 0.4% as Hong Kong and Singapore shares struggle for gains
The benchmark ASX 200 advanced 0.39% to 7,095.80 with the heavily-weighted financials subindex rising 0.57%
3 key trends are set to dominate consumer behavior in Asia in 2021, survey says
The coronavirus recovery, continued tech adoption and increased demand for health products are three trends set to dominate consumer behavior in Asia in 2021.
India reports more than 357,000 new Covid cases as total crosses 20 million
So far, at least 222,408 people have died from the disease, but that number is likely lower than the actual death toll.
China urges 'basic manners' after Philippine foreign secretary slams Beijing in blunt tweet
Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. tweeted that China should "get the f--- out" as the two countries clash over the South China Sea.
Ola hires ex-Jaguar and Aston Martin designer to work on electric vehicles
Ola, an Indian competitor to Uber that makes its own electric vehicles, has hired Jaguar Land Rover veteran Wayne Burgess as its head of vehicle design.
China's push to cut carbon emissions boosts risks for part of the country
Fifteen regions in the northern half of China account for a growing majority of national bond defaults, according to Nomura.
Indian Premier League: 2021 competition suspended amid coronavirus outbreak in country
The 2021 Indian Premier League has been suspended amid concerns over coronavirus levels in the country.
Asia-Pacific markets mixed; RBA holds steady on policy settings
Markets in China, Japan and Thailand remain closed on Tuesday for holidays.
India accounts for 1 in 3 new Covid cases being recorded. Here is its second wave in 5 charts
Nearly 7 million cases were reported for April, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Hong Kong, Taiwan fall more than 1% each as Asia-Pacific investors watch Covid situation in India
Markets in China, Japan, and Thailand were closed on Monday for holidays.
Philippine foreign secretary directs unusually aggressive tweet at Beijing over South China Sea
In a tweet, Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teodoro Locsin Jr. accused China of straining its "friendship" with the Philippines.
UNICEF chief urges the world to help India ‘now’ as Covid cases soar
Asked if she had a message for global leaders today, UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore said: "Well, help us now."
U.S. to discuss wider Covid vaccine licensing as India calls to waive patent protections
White House Chief of Staff said that the Biden administration will have more to say on the matter in the coming days.
No turning back for these ‘slashies’ who gave up stable jobs to take on multiple careers
A "slashie" is someone who pursues multiple careers in lieu of holding a traditional full-time job, and more people appear to be choosing this path.
Asia-Pacific markets broadly lower as investors turn cautious
Friday's session followed an overnight session on Wall Street where major U.S. indexes finished higher.
Singapore reports highest number of Covid cases in the community in nine months
Singapore's health ministry reported 16 new locally transmitted coronavirus cases on Thursday, the highest number since mid July.
Asia-Pacific stocks mostly higher; Fed keeps interest rates near zero
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to leave short-term interest rates anchored near zero as it buys at least $120 billion of bonds each month.
Biden calls for the U.S. to become more competitive against a 'deadly earnest' China
Chinese President Xi Jinping is "deadly earnest on becoming the most significant, consequential nation in the world," Biden said in a speech to Congress.
India could soon have another locally developed vaccine as the deadly Covid crisis shows no signs of slowing
Drugmaker Cadila Healthcare, which is also known as Zydus Cadila, is conducting phase three clinical trials on 28,000 people.
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