The foundation of China's economic recovery is 'not yet solid,' leaders say at planning meeting
President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Keqiang and other leaders gathered for the Central Economic Work Conference from Dec. 16 to 18 in Beijing.
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Watch live: New York Gov. Cuomo briefs the press on Covid pandemic as state distributes vaccines
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is scheduled to hold a press briefing Friday on the coronavirus pandemic.
LG is launching a robot that disinfects surfaces amid the coronavirus pandemic
The South Korean firm says it wants to introduce the tech to the U.S. early next year.
Nikkei 225 dips as investors react to Bank of Japan rate decision in a mixed Asia-Pacific session
The Bank of Japan on Friday announced a six month extension in the duration of its special program aimed at easing corporate financing pressures.
Biden's pick for top U.S. trade official will continue tough line on China, says ex-Trump official
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden named Katherine Tai as his choice for the U.S. trade representative — a critical position that will negotiate trade with China.
Asia-Pacific stocks edge higher as U.S. Fed commits to continuing to support the economy
Australia's unemployment rate in November was at 6.8%, according to seasonally adjusted estimates released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Thursday.
Covid vaccines will bring recovery in 2021 — but it won't be 'business as usual,' says Singapore minister
Vivian Balakrishnan, Singapore's foreign minister, said technology such as artificial intelligence and robotics will alter jobs and economies globally.
Watch live: New York Gov. Cuomo holds a press briefing as state starts distributing Covid vaccine
The first round of vaccinations come as New York responds to a surge in Covid-19 cases matching levels last reported in the spring.
Asia-Pacific stocks higher following overnight bounce on Wall Street; SMIC shares in Hong Kong sink
Hong Kong-listed shares of China's largest chipmaker SMIC plunged 4.94% on Wednesday. The company's Shanghai-listed shares fell about 5.5%.
China should consider alternatives for Australian iron ore as trade tensions simmer, analyst says
Beijing has spared iron ore from Australia so far, but one analyst says that it now needs to consider diversifying its supply of the key commodity.
Apple shares rise on report it'll boost iPhone production 30% next year
Apple shares surged by up to 4% after Nikkei reported that iPhone production is set to rise by 30% in the first half of 2021.
Asia-Pacific stocks dip as coronavirus resurgence concerns drag on vaccine optimism
China's industrial production grew 7% year-on-year in November, the country's National Bureau of Statistics announced Tuesday.
More people are doing their holiday shopping online and this trend is here to stay
A report from McKinsey showed 37% of respondents said they intended to spend more online during the holidays this year than they did in 2019.
Watch live: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds press briefing as Covid vaccine rollout begins
Pfizer's vaccine is the first authorized in the U.S. to prevent Covid-19, which has killed nearly 300,000 Americans in less than a year.
Asia-Pacific stocks mixed as investors react to Pfizer's vaccine approval
The Bank of Japan's quarterly tankan survey showed on Monday business sentiment in Japan improving in the three months to December.
The Australian dollar is surging on record iron ore prices as tensions with China climb
China buys much of Australia's iron ore, which has been spared in deteriorating relations that pummeled many of Australia's exports to the Asian country.
One key part of China is behind in the economic recovery
While China is on its way to growth this year, data show consumers are still under pressure from uncertainty about their future income.
Watch live: New York Gov. Cuomo holds a press briefing as state prepares to distribute Covid vaccine
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is scheduled to hold a press briefing Friday on the coronavirus pandemic as the state prepares to receive a Covid vaccine.
Watch live: World Health Organization holds press conference on the coronavirus outbreak as the U.S. is poised to clear Pfizer vaccine
The briefing comes as U.S. regulators say the authorization of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine is imminent.
Banks face two major risks in 2021, says CEO of Singapore’s largest bank DBS
Piyush Gupta, CEO of Singapore's DBS, said rising defaults and ultra-low interest rates will be two major headwinds confronting banks next year.
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