Asia-Pacific markets broadly higher as investors cheer Fed decision
The U.S. Federal Reserve's policymaking committee voted to keep short-term borrowing rates near zero in a widely expected move.
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Indonesia will restart AstraZeneca vaccines when regulators give the go ahead, health minister says
The country halted the use of AstraZeneca's vaccine after more than a dozen countries in Europe suspended the vaccine due to blood clot concerns.
Vanguard gave up on mutual funds in China, but it may have found a different way into the market
In less than a year, more than 1 million users have signed up for an investment advisory product run through Vanguard's joint venture with Ant Group.
China's top chipmaker to build a $2.35 billion plant with government funding
SMIC is key to China's plans to boost self-sufficiency in the semiconductor industry amid tensions with the U.S.
Reaching herd immunity will be a challenge for developing Asia, UN official says
Herd immunity refers to the situation where a disease cannot spread easily in a population because most people are immune to it.
Asia’s emerging economies are poised to withstand rising U.S. yields — but risks remain, says S&P
U.S. yields are rising on hopes that better economic growth will lift inflation — Asia is usually a "prime beneficiary" of improving global growth, said S&P.
North Korea says it won't restart nuclear discussions until U.S. drops its 'hostile policies'
The Biden administration initiated contact in February and has since sent multiple e-mails, phone calls and messages through a third country.
China is building up its ability to weaponize trade, new report says
China is diversifying its supply of critical natural resources by buying stakes in overseas companies, said risk consultancy Verisk Maplecroft.
Kevin Mayer talks about his disappointing departures at Disney and TikTok, and the long decline of pay TV
Kevin Mayer gets real with why he left Disney, how he got a raw deal at TikTok, and why he's excited about DAZN's global prospects.
Pinduoduo founder Colin Huang steps down as chairman
Colin Huang, the founder of fast-growing Chinese e-commerce giant Pinduoduo, has resigned as chairman.
Asia-Pacific markets mixed in cautious trade as Fed takes center-stage
One strategist said the dollar could jump if the Fed's post-meeting statement and Chair Jerome Powell's remarks are not deemed dovish enough.
Kim Jong Un's powerful sister sends warning to Biden administration as Blinken, Austin arrive in Asia
Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, sent an eerie message to President Biden and the U.S.
In his first trip to Asia, Blinken warns China not to use 'coercion and aggression' to get its way
Blinken's comments come a handful of days before he and national security advisor Jake Sullivan hold high-level, in-person talks with Chinese representatives.
UK pulls away from France and Germany on VC funding despite Brexit
U.K. tech start-ups raised a record $15 billion from venture capitalists in 2020, widening its gap with Germany and France, according to a Tech Nation report.
Asia-Pacific markets edge higher as investors wait for key central bank meetings this week
The Federal Open Market Committee is due to meet on March 16 and 17 and analysts say that is keeping markets cautious.
China's Xi Jinping says regulations need to close 'loopholes' as Beijing cracks down on tech
The latest comments come straight from China's top leader, Xi Jinping, indicating there is likely to be further action taken against the tech giants.
AstraZeneca vaccine halt could slow down Asia’s economic recovery, says economist
Issues around the AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine could hurt global trade — that's bad news for Asia, said Steve Cochrane, chief APAC economist at Moody's Analytics.
Encrypted messaging app Signal appears to be blocked in China
Encrypted messaging app Signal has stopped working in China and is now only accessible by users of a virtual private network (VPN).
2 charts show how much the world depends on Taiwan for semiconductors
Taiwan's outsized role in chipmaking has come under the spotlight as a global shortage of semiconductors forced several automakers to halt production.
Bill Ackman, an early Coupang investor, donates his more than $1 billion stake to charity
Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman was an early investor in Coupang. Now, Ackman said he's donated his entire 26.5 million shares to three charities.
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