Asia Pacific

Rescuers hunt for 28 people still missing after a landslide in southwest China; 1 body recovered

BEIJING (AP) — Emergency teams in China’s southwestern Sichuan province battled against time Sunday to locate 28 people missing after…

3 days ago

Rescuers search for at least 29 people after a landslide in southwest China

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese rescuers searched for at least 29 people after a landslide on Saturday in southwestern Sichuan province…

3 days ago

Released Thai hostages return to Bangkok after being held for over a year in Gaza

BANGKOK (AP) — Five Thai workers released after being held hostage for over a year in Gaza arrived in Bangkok…

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Bain Capital to Buy Mitsubishi Chemical’s Pharma Business for More Than $3 Billion

Bain Capital has agreed to acquire Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s 4188 -4.18%decrease; red down pointing triangle pharmaceutical business for more than…

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Sales Slow at Louis Vuitton's Owner as China Sputters

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s biggest luxury-goods company, struggled to lure big-spending Chinese consumers back to its boutiques…

1 year ago

U.S., in Chip War with China, Extends Some Allowances for Asian Allies

Chip makers Samsung, SK Hynix and TSMC can maintain their operations in China for the foreseeable future, but significant tech…

1 year ago

New Shein Executive Aims to Expand Supply Chain Outside China

The appointment of Marcelo Claure, a former SoftBank executive, comes as the fast-fashion retail giant aims to be closer to…

1 year ago

Chevron Labor Dispute Flares Up Again in Australia

Workers at two natural-gas facilities operated by Chevron in Australia have voted to restart industrial action, reigniting a dispute that…

1 year ago

How China's BYD Became Tesla's Biggest Threat

Once a maker of cellphone batteries, the company is in the running to become the world’s No. 1 seller of…

1 year ago

Senators Probe TikTok's Executive Transfers From ByteDance

The senators want information about TikTok’s ties to its parent, including whether it disclosed recent personnel moves to the U.S.…

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