From Taylor Swift to the World Cup, travelers are paying big bucks to catch overseas games and shows
Fueled by a YOLO mentality following years of pandemic-era lockdowns, more are traveling to attend music, sports and other major events.
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What Apple's big bet on India means for the tech giant's future
Apple's plan to move more iPhone manufacturing from China to India sounds like a good idea on paper. In the real world, it's plagued with serious challenges
El Niño has officially begun. UN says phenomenon likely to threaten lives, break temperature records
The warmest year ever recorded, 2016, started off with a powerful El Nino that helped to boost global temperatures.
World registers hottest day since records began — with fresh highs expected in the coming weeks
Scientists warned the temperature record was likely to be the first of many, citing the combination of the climate crisis and the El Niño phenomenon.
'We are in uncharted territory': World records hottest day ever for the third time in just four days
The extraordinary feat comes shortly after the European Union's climate change service confirmed the planet observed its hottest June on record.
Yellen says she's 'concerned' about China's new export controls in her first public remarks in Beijing
Starting Aug. 1, companies in China that want to export two metals used in semiconductor manufacturing would need to apply for licenses.
China hits Alibaba affiliate Ant Group with $985 million fine for violating various regulations
China's central bank hit Alibaba affiliate Ant Group with a 7.12 billion yuan fine ($985 million) on Friday.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang
"The United States will, in certain circumstances, need to pursue targeted actions to protect its national security," U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen said.
Yellen's visit to China is 'crucial' to U.S.-China engagement, professor says
Janet Yellen's visit to China is "crucial" to ensuring that both countries continue talking to each other, said Eswar Prasad of Cornell University.
Zoom is 'extremely optimistic' about growth in Asia-Pacific despite weaker outlook
Zoom is "doubling down" on its technical investments in the Asia-Pacific region as it seeks to strengthen growth, said the video communications company.
Elon Musk praises China's 'very strong' A.I. credentials
There's a heightened interest in AI and its potentially transformative effects on society.
A $12 phone is opening doors for rural India to get on the internet
The telecommunications arm of India's richest company, Reliance Industries, has launched a $12 internet-enabled feature phone.
China unexpectedly cancels top EU diplomat's Beijing visit
An EU foreign affairs spokesperson confirmed to CNBC that Borrell's team had been told by their Chinese counterparts the new dates of July 10-11 were no longer possible.
Australia and Indonesia have signed a 'win-win' EV battery deal, analyst says
The two countries welcomed "new commercial deals between Australian and Indonesian business across the health, mining and digital economy sectors."
OCBC is looking to Greater China and Southeast Asia for a $2.2 billion boost in revenue
The bank sees longer term opportunities in the region, nothing that trade links between China and the ASEAN region has a CAGR of about 13%.
Iceland is the No. 1 most peaceful country in the world
The Institute for Economics and Peace 2023 Global Peace Index found that Iceland is the safest country in the world.
HDFC Bank director says Indian mega merger won't face 'insurmountable challenges'
The merger between India's HDFC Bank and HDFC will provide more opportunities for cross-selling, according to HDFC Bank's non-executive director.
Meituan’s KeeTa joins Hong Kong's food delivery race — but analysts are skeptical
Meituan has launched a sister app in Hong Kong, its first roll-out outside mainland China — but analysts are skeptical it can quickly carve out significant market share.
India's HDFC Bank completes $40 billion takeover of the country's largest mortgage lender. Here’s what it means
The HDFC-HDFC Bank merger took effect on July 1, following shareholder and regulatory approvals.
China's factory activity grew more slowly in June, Caixin survey shows
Official data last week pointed to stuttering growth in the world's second-largest economy.
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