China’s Geely says first-half profit drops 40%
China’s Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd said on Wednesday first-half net profit dropped 40%, as the country’s auto market sees a sustained decline....
Alibaba postpones up to $15 billion Hong Kong listing amid protests: sources
China’s biggest e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has delayed its up to $15 billion listing in Hong Kong amid growing political unrest in the...
China parliament rules out allowing same-sex marriage
Limiting marriage to between a man and a woman will remain China’s legal position, a parliament spokesman said on Wednesday, ruling out following neighboring Taiwan...
South Korea to increase radiation testing of Japanese food
South Korea said on Wednesday it will double the radiation testing of some Japanese food exports due to potential contamination from the tsunami-damaged Fukushima nuclear...
U.S. envoy Biegun says will focus on North Korea denuclearization, not take up Russian post
U.S. envoy on North Korea Stephen Biegun said on Wednesday he will not take up the post of ambassador to Russia but will remain focused...
Top seeds Paire, Shapovalov advance at Winston-Salem Open
Top seeds Benoit Paire and Denis Shapovalov cruised into the third round of the Winston-Salem Open with straight set wins on the North Carolina hardcourt...
U.S. envoy Biegun turns down Russia post to focus on North Korea denuclearization
U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun said on Wednesday he will not take up the post of ambassador to Russia in order to...
U.S. commander says cracks in Asian alliances a worry amid North Korea, China threats
The commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps said on Wednesday any crack in alliances in Asia that helped counter threats from North Korea and China...
Caution grips Asian shares before Fed minutes, seminar
Asian shares flatlined on Wednesday as worries about global recession and endless trade wars vied with hopes for a lot more monetary and fiscal stimulus...
Tropical storm Chantal forms over far North Atlantic: NHC
Tropical storm Chantal was forming over the far North Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Tuesday....