U.S. climate envoy John Kerry to visit China as talks pick up again
John Kerry, special presidential envoy for climate, is set to visit Beijing from July 16 to 19, according to announcements from the U.S. and China.
Singapore launches corruption probe involving transport minister
S. Iswaran is among several unnamed individuals currently assisting Singapore’s Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau in investigations.
Vietnam’s digitalization efforts fuel startup scene
Vietnam’s national strategy on digital transformation aims to increase the digital economy’s share of gross domestic product to 20% by 2025.
More tech workers in India are moonlighting — despite their bosses’ disapproval
There’s been a 25% to 30% increase in moonlighting activities over the past three years in the country’s tech sector, said Randstad India.
Thailand’s Parliament is about to pick a new prime minister — and a generation’s hopes are at stake
It’s unclear if Pita Limjaroenrat — the young Harvard-educated leader of Move Forward — will get to lead the new Thai government despite his party’s majority.
Asia markets mixed ahead of India and U.S. inflation data
Asian markets trade mixed as investors await inflation data from the U.S. and India.
The biggest risk to markets is if the U.S. avoids a recession, strategist warns
Investec’s Roger Lee says that if a U.S. recession doesn’t materialize, highly valued stocks could fall. Here’s how he would position for it.
Goldman picks a raft of discounted global stocks — and gives two more than 100% upside
The stocks all appear on Goldman Sach’s list of European picks called “value buys with earnings upside potential.”
Google quietly ditched plans for an A.I.-powered chatbot app for Gen Z
Called “Bubble Characters,” the mobile app engaged in conversations with young users and even offered advice.
S&P 500, Nasdaq close at highest levels since April 2022, buoyed by cooler-than-expected inflation report: Live updates
U.S. stocks jumped Wednesday as traders cheered new data that showed inflation rose less than expected last month.
