CHINA

China's consumer sentiment plunged in October as households curbed spending, worried by recent discouraging economic data, according to a new survey.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo, who is visiting the United States, did not refer directly to the USS Lassen's foray into waters claimed by China.

The tech company's latest quarter was driven largely by sales in China, which increased by 99 percent compared with the same period last year.

Guinness officials say more than 330 pounds of the fried rice was wasted, violating the organization's rules.

The Chinese say they monitored the destroyer USS Lassen as it made its way toward the disputed waters Tuesday.

The South Korean company already makes screens for Apple Watch, and now it might also provide OLED screens for the next version of iPhone.

Australia, the world's largest coal exporter, said it will not stop development of coal mines despite a call by prominent citizens to curb the country's role in global warming.

Regional powers are concerned that Iran's nuclear deal will allow it to significantly grow its military once sanctions are lifted.

Investors in Asia and Europe exercised caution Tuesday, as uncertainty loomed over the outcome of central bank meetings in the United States and Japan.

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is set to be the latest big name to back augmented reality company Magic Leap, with reports suggesting it will invest $200 million.

The third India-Africa Forum Summit kicked off in New Delhi Monday, as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought to highlight the nation's “strong emotional link” with Africa.

A slowing smartphone market is casting doubt on future iPhone sales growth.

Domestic producers have been scaling back operations because of the high costs of unconventional operations, such as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking.

“VW may be facing sales difficulties due to the [diesel emissions] scandal toward next year in Europe and the U.S.," one analyst said.

The Facebook CEO was speaking at Tsinghua University on the need for a strong sense of mission to change the world.

As China's leaders meet to plan economic and social strategy for the next five years, some economists say market reform is more important than rapid growth.

A Volkswagen representative confirmed CEO Matthias Mueller would accompany German Chancellor Angela Merkel on her trip to China.

The bilateral deals between Japan and Uzbekistan cover the communications, energy, transport and other sectors.

China's Premier Li Keqiang says the economic difficulties ahead for China should not be underestimated.

Countries around the world celebrated the 70th anniversary of the United Nations, an organization that has come under criticism for being ineffective.

"China's future economic growth will still be relatively quick. Around seven, six-point-something -- these will all be very normal," a People's Bank of China official says.