Barclays expects 'big jump' in Singapore growth after Covid measures are lifted
Easing measures will mean mobility at recreational areas and workplaces, which could lift GDP by 3% to 4%, says Brian Tan of Barclays.
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BP establishes partnership focused on offshore wind in Japan
Oil and gas giant says agreement is "subject to merger control approvals."
China's EV makers could see a 'shake down' as they hike prices on rising material costs
Tesla and BYD are better positioned to weather rising prices due to their strong supply chains, analysts said, while low-cost players could struggle.
Asia-Pacific markets mixed; Singapore's travel-related stocks jump after easing of Covid measures
Singapore on Thursday announced plans to ease Covid restrictions.
Omicron 'stealth' variant BA.2 is spreading rapidly in China
As mainland China battles its worst Covid-19 outbreak since early 2020, local governments increasingly say the new omicron BA.2 variant is to blame.
India is in a sweet spot, courted by the Quad, China and Russia
As the war enters its fourth week, New Delhi has been receiving a stream of high-profile visitors from major capitals around the world.
The Philippines' pivot toward China could change when Duterte steps down as president
Duterte's presidency marked a dramatic shift in the Philippines' foreign policy when he declared a "separation" from the U.S. and sought closer ties with China.
Black box from crashed Boeing jet is on its way to Beijing for analysis, state media says
More than two days after the China Eastern Airlines crash, one of the black boxes from the airplane is on its way to Beijing for analysis, state media said.
An Indian rupee-ruble trade arrangement with Russia may be ready in a week
India is expected to announce a payment arrangement that would allow trade with Russia to continue, the president of an Indian exporters' association told CNBC.
Up to 40,000 Russian soldiers killed, wounded, captured or MIA in Ukraine, NATO estimates
The Pentagon has previously denied confirming any reported estimates on the number of Russian troops that have been removed from battle.
Black box found from Boeing passenger jet that crashed in China, state media says
One of the two black boxes containing data from Monday's plane crash has been found, Chinese state media said Wednesday.
Tencent 'exploring' a financial holding company for WeChat Pay if Chinese regulators require it
Chinese giant Tencent said it is exploring whether regulators will require it to create a financial holding company to house is fintech business.
Chinese internet stocks in Hong Kong continue to surge amid hopes of easing regulations
Shares of Chinese tech firms in Hong Kong soared on Wednesday trade, as the Hang Seng Tech index climbed around 2%.
Japan's Nikkei 225 closes 3% higher as SoftBank Group shares surge 7%
Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 3% on Wednesday, closing at 28,040.16 as shares of SoftBank Group jumped 7.22% while Fast Retailing climbed 5.21%.
China crash is 'unprecedented' given Boeing 737's stellar safety record, says aviation analyst
"We don't see anything like what we have seen in China over the last 24 hours," Alex Macheras, an independent aviation analyst, told CNBC.
Alibaba surges more than 11% after it ups share buyback program to $25 billion
Alibaba said it will increase the size of its share buyback program from $15 billion to $25 billion, effective for a two-year period through March 2024.
Hong Kong leads gains in Asia, rising 3% as Alibaba shares pop 11%
Hong Kong-listed shares of Alibaba soared after the firm announced an upsizing of its share repurchase program from $15 billion to $25 billion.
Boeing 737 passenger jet crashes in China with 132 people on board
The Boeing 737-800 plane had 132 people on board, including 123 passengers and nine crew members.
Investing Club: How we view our Boeing position after the tragic plane crash in China
Many investors were dumping shares of the plane maker Monday on headline risk. That kind of selling isn't part of our investment strategy.
General Motors is creating an import business to send certain iconic vehicles to China
The business, which GM is calling a start-up within the company, will focus on vehicles and potentially brands that are currently not available in that market.
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