Tag: Asia
Beijing warns fintech firms against anti-monopoly behavior
<p>HONG KONG — Chinese financial regulators have summoned 13 companies engaged in online finance services, including Tencent and Bytedance, and told them to strengthen...
Chinese manufacturing rises in April but growth might slow
BEIJING — Chinese manufacturing expanded in April but growth might be slowing after a rebound from the coronavirus pandemic, two surveys showed Friday.
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UN report says Myanmar poverty could double from coup chaos
<p>BANGKOK — Political turmoil and disruptions following the coup in Myanmar could undo years of progress and double the number of its people living...
Pentagon preparing for Taliban attacks during US withdrawal
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is preparing for possible Taliban attacks on U.S. and coalition forces as they withdraw from Afghanistan, a prospect that complicates...
Inbee Park tied for lead after 2 rounds at LPGA Singapore
<p>SINGAPORE — Hee Young Park birdied her final hole Friday to move into a second-round tie for the lead with Inbee Park at the...
As virus engulfs India, diaspora watches with despair
LOS ANGELES — Bad news, knowing no time zones, arrives in a jarring burst of messages, calls and posts informing millions of members of...
Masters champion Matsuyama gets Prime Minister’s Award
<p>TOKYO — Hideki Matsuyama received the Prime Minister’s Award in Tokyo on Friday for winning the Masters golf tournament.</p>
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‘Plus-size’ boy band in China seeks to inspire fans
BEIJING — Gathered in a practice room, five generously proportioned young men in baggy black sweaters are patting their bellies and waggling their arms....
Virus surge, vaccine shortages spread beyond India’s borders
<p>DHAKA, Bangladesh — India has tried to fight <a href="https://apnews.com/article/asia-pacific-narendra-modi-india-coronavirus-business-4ebe86aa3d342274c8dc6eedeb2d4b46">skyrocketing coronavirus infections </a> by increasing its production of vaccines and banning their export, cutting...
Beijing warns fintech firms against anti-monopoly behavior
HONG KONG — Chinese financial regulators have summoned 13 companies engaged in online finance services, including Tencent and Bytedance, and told them to strengthen...