Asia Pacific

Utilities Face a Growing Dilemma: Shut Off Power or Risk Wildfires

As wildfire risk spreads from Oregon to Hawaii, utilities weigh whether to leave customers in the dark when winds pick…

10 months ago

Everyone Wants to Talk to Gina Raimondo–Even China

The Commerce Department head tests her expanded reach this weekend. Source link

11 months ago

Deal on China Flights Signals U.S. Airlines' Stronger Hand

Both sides stay civil even as the Biden administration’s go-slow policy frustrates Beijing’s hopes of a faster aviation-market reopening. Source…

11 months ago

Chinese E-Commerce Giants Pivot to Selling Inexpensive Goods

Alibaba’s and JD.com’s quarterly results exceeded expectations after they focused on offering discounted goods in an uncertain economic environment. Source…

11 months ago

The Man at the Center of the Battle to Ban TikTok

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen helped start a case that he thinks could make its way to the Supreme Court.…

11 months ago

Macau Reclaims Crown From Vegas as World's Top Gambling Hub

Fortunes of MGM, Sands and Wynn are rising after they bled cash during years of pandemic border restrictions in the…

11 months ago

U.S. Plans New Tariffs on Food-Can Metal From China, Germany and Canada

The levies, announced in response to dumping allegations, could raise prices for canned foods, an industry group says. Source link

11 months ago

EV Startup VinFast's Stock Rally Pushes Value Higher Than GM, Ford

Shares in the Vietnamese electric car company more than tripled in its first day of trading, giving it a roughly…

11 months ago

Boeing Taps Ford Veteran to Chart China Recovery

Alvin Liu is a veteran legal and government-engagement specialist with decades of experience in China. Source link

11 months ago

Beijing Is Caught in a Catch-22 as Economy, Currency Stumble

China wants to boost its sluggish economy and keep its currency stable, but that is proving a difficult juggling act.…

11 months ago