Europe, North America have a 'really clear' need for Covid vaccine, says expert
A vaccine along with distancing, masks and hygiene will be "very effective" in containing Covid-19, said Jerome Kim of the International Vaccine Institute.
CNBC Asia
Apple and Google could compete in health, but that would mean more regulation, says Prudential CEO
Apple and Google have the technology to compete in the health arena, but it would mean facing even more regulatory scrutiny than they already do.
Biden's climate goals will be harder to achieve without China, says Wood Mackenzie
The U.S. rising as a leader in climate change could either be a source of conflict or an opportunity to collaborate with China, said the energy consultancy.
Goldman Sachs says a divided U.S. government could boost Asian currencies
Division in Washington means any further fiscal stimulus in the U.S. "probably won't be as big," said Andrew Tilton, Goldman's chief Asia Pacific economist.
Bioethicists worry the rich and powerful will get special access to experimental Covid treatments
Bioethicists say that there are many problems associated with giving access to experimental treatments to the rich and powerful.
Tech shares bounce back but broader markets in Asia see muted moves
Stocks in Asia-Pacific struggled for direction on Thursday as tech shares in the region saw a rebound from recent declines.
Alibaba-owned Lazada saw 'record' sales on Singles Day, its Singapore CEO says
During this year's 11.11 event, as many as 40 million users were on Lazada's platform along with 400,000 sellers, over half of which were small businesses.
China's tech giants have lost more than $280 billion in market value as regulatory concerns mount
China's State Administration for Market Regulation on Tuesday announced a set of draft guidelines aimed at curbing monopolistic behavior on internet platforms.
North Korea may use missile tests as a way of 'forcing' Biden to pay attention
Experts said Biden's primary concern would be to address the coronavirus and the economy, but that North Korea could test weapons to make its presence felt.
TikTok hasn't heard from the Trump administration in weeks, prompting latest CFIUS petition
The Trump administration has gone silent as ByteDance waits for guidance on how to proceed with a minority stake sale and technology partnership with Oracle.
TikTok is on a hiring spree in Ireland and expects to have over 1,100 staff there by January
TikTok announced Wednesday that it's planning to hire at least 200 people in Ireland over the next three months.
Asia-Pacific stocks mixed as Chinese tech shares in Hong Kong plunge
Tech shares in the region were watched after their counterparts on Wall Street saw declines overnight.
Ant's suspended IPO is a 'sign of the times' and 'not an isolated case,' says investor Mark Mobius
The suspension of Ant Group's IPO is a sign of the times, according to veteran investor Mark Mobius, who is the founder of Mobius Capital Partners.
Emerging markets could see an influx of cash following Biden victory, Standard Chartered predicts
Emerging markets could be winners after Democratic candidate Joe Biden's victory in the U.S. presidential election, says Standard Chartered's Eric Robertsen.
Airline and casino stocks soar in Asia-Pacific on the back of coronavirus vaccine hopes
Coronavirus pandemic travel restrictions have pummeled the airlines and entertainment sectors, both of which depend on tourism revenue.
Airline shares in Asia-Pacific soar as investors react to positive coronavirus vaccine development
Investor focus on Tuesday was likely on Pfizer and BioNTech's announcement on their coronavirus vaccine.
The dollar could weaken further under a Biden administration, analysts say
Following projections over the weekend that Joe Biden has won the U.S. election, the dollar continued diving sharply, while Asian currencies strengthened.
Virgin Hyperloop tests first passenger journey in Nevada
Virgin Hyperloop has transported two staff members in a hyperloop pod along a 500 meter test track just outside Las Vegas.
Asia-Pacific stocks jump as investors react to Biden's presidential election win; oil prices surge
Stocks in Asia-Pacific rose on Monday as Democrat Joe Biden's defeated incumbent Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential race, according to NBC projections.
Washington should not force countries to choose between the U.S. and China, says ex-diplomat
Many countries, especially those in Southeast Asia, want to maintain “strong links” with the U.S., said Kishore Mahbubani, a former Singapore diplomat.
Read the latest stock market news and analysis on Asia Pacific in regions from Japan, China, Singapore, Australia, to New Zealand. Find business; finance; economy, stocks, and global economy news on CNBC's Asia Pacific page.
Subscribe to CNBC Asia feed