21-year-old left the U.S. for Australia on a working holiday visa—why she says her life is better now
Bella Robben moved to Australia in 2023 and lived in a Melbourne apartment before finding a hotel job that also gave her living accommodations.
China’s consumer prices pick up more than expected in July, up by 0.5%
China’s consumer prices rose by a more-than-expected 0.5% in July from a year ago, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics on Friday.
Malaysia’s prime minister lauds country’s burgeoning chip hub status as Infineon opens new plant
Multinational companies have increasingly looked to increase their presence in the Southeast Asian nation as they diversify operations amid U.S.-China tensions.
China’s exporters enjoyed the benefits of a weak yuan. Now that’s changing and cutting into profits
Chinese companies seeking growth from exports face a new challenge: a strengthening yuan.
SoftBank swings back to gains at Vision Fund tech arm, announces up to $3.4 billion share buyback
SoftBank announced it would buy back up to 6.8% of shares available amounting to up to 500 billion yen ($3.4 billion).
India’s ultra-wealthy club is booming — here’s where the country’s rich are investing
India is expected to see the fastest growth in ultra high net worth individuals globally over the next few years, a Knight Frank report forecasts.
No passports needed: Singapore launches biometric immigration processing at Changi Airport
Singapore launches trials for travelers to clear immigration at Changi Airport using biometric data in lieu of passport checks.
China’s first university degree in marriage offers courses like matchmaking and pre-divorce counseling
Modules will include sociology, wedding venue design, family ethics, the economics of the marriage industry and family policies.
The end of the ‘carry trade’? How Japan’s yen could be ripping through U.S. stocks
The key driver of global markets is the yen exchange rate, according to one financial historian.
Li Auto’s July deliveries hit a record as Chinese EV consumers prefer hybrid options
The strong deliveries reflected Chinese consumers’ persistent concerns about relying only on a battery for driving.