New omicron XE Covid variant first detected in the UK spreads to Japan as cases rise
Japan has reported its first case of omicron XE — a new Covid-19 variant first detected in the U.K. — just as British cases of the subvariant rise.
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China stocks bounce from Monday's losses as investors watch Covid situation, yen weakening
Chinese markets recovered partially from Monday's heavy losses, swinging between positive and negative territory before closing higher on Tuesday.
Elon Musk suggests people who subscribe to Twitter Blue should be able to pay with dogecoin
Elon Musk has suggested changes to Twitter Blue — including a price cut, banning ads, and the option to pay in dogecoin.
Chinese gaming stocks jump as regulator approves new titles after months-long freeze
Shares of NetEase, Bilibili and other Chinese gaming stocks were higher after regulators approved the first batch of games for monetization since July 2021.
Asia is home to some of climate change's biggest culprits and victims
Asia, one of the regions most vulnerable to climate change, is also home to the biggest contributors of global warming.
Chinese stocks drop more than 3% after data shows China's producer inflation surging
Chinese consumer and producer inflation data for March, both released on Monday, came in above expectations.
Chinese tech stocks in Hong Kong slip as investors watch Covid situation in China
Shares in Asia-Pacific mostly declined on Friday after a comeback on Wall Street as investors continued to digest the Fed's plans to fight inflation.
Billionaire founder of JD.com steps down as tech execs in China retreat from the spotlight
Xu Lei, the president of JD.com, will take over as CEO and join the company's board of directors, with immediate effect.
Tencent shuts down its rival to Amazon's Twitch months after China blocked key $6 billion gaming merger
Tencent said it will shut down its video game streaming platform Penguin Esports, citing a change in business strategy.
Japan, China stocks drop more than 1%; Samsung estimates 50% jump in first-quarter profit
Asia-Pacific markets fell on Thursday following two days of declines on Wall Street.
Stopped trucks, foldable beds for workers: What European businesses face with China's Covid surge
China's Covid controls have disrupted supply chains, primarily in Shanghai and Shenyang, according to anecdotes from the EU Chamber of Commerce in China.
Technology stocks in Asia-Pacific fall; 10-year U.S. Treasury yield surges
Technology stocks in Asia-Pacific declined on Wednesday, mirroring losses seen among their peers on Wall Street..
Here are the 3 top trends for Asia's start-up scene in 2022, according to Microsoft
Asia's start-up scene is taking off, according to an executive at Microsoft Asia, Jesus Martin.
EU's new Russia sanctions to likely include steel, luxury goods, jet fuel and more, sources say
However, the bloc remains divided over whether to extend those sanctions to energy imports.
GM and Honda to develop affordable electric vehicles that cost less than $30,000
General Motors and Honda Motor will develop a series of affordable electric vehicles based on a new global platform.
Asia-Pacific stocks mixed as oil rises; Reserve Bank of Australia keeps cash rate target unchanged
Markets in Hong Kong and mainland China were closed on Tuesday for a holiday.
‘It’s now or never’: World’s top climate scientists issue ultimatum on critical temperature limit
The 1.5 degrees Celsius goal is the aspirational temperature threshold ascribed in the landmark 2015 Paris Agreement.
Imran Khan’s surprise call for snap elections in Pakistan may just pay off
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's move to force fresh elections after dodging a no-confidence motion against his government caught the opposition off-guard.
Chinese tech stocks in Hong Kong jump as Hang Seng index rises 2%
Markets in mainland China are closed on Monday and Tuesday this week for holidays.
Pakistan PM Imran Khan calls for early election after no-confidence vote blocked
Prime Minister Imran Khan dodged a vote of no-confidence when the deputy speaker refused to hold it, claiming there was "foreign interference".
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