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SoftBank said half-year net profit soared, as tech stocks rallied and the firm shed assets to shore up finances

SoftBank Says H1 Net Profit Surges More Than Four-fold To $18 Bn

The profit surge was mainly driven by gains on its investments, which topped two trillion yen for the period.

IPhone Contractor In China Admits Student Labor Law Contraventions

Pegatron is crucial to the production of the iPhone and is involved in the creation of parts for the US firmâs latest model, the iPhone 12

iPhone contractor in China admits student labor law contraventions

Taiwan Says Not Invited To WHO Meeting After Chinese 'Obstruction'

Taiwan said Monday it had been excluded from a top meeting of the World Health Organization

Taiwan says not invited to WHO meeting after Chinese 'obstruction'

Lily Zhang (in red) of the United States plays Margaryta Pesotska of Ukraine at the 2020 ITTF Women's World Cup in Weihai, the first event on the sport's world tour since the virus shutdown

Nerves And Serves: International Table Tennis Back After 238 Days

Nerves and serves: International table tennis back after 238 days

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Lalo Lopez is part of the growing ranks of foreigners hired by Chinese agencies to extend the country's livestream sales mania beyond its borders

Foreigners Join China's Livestream Sales Army

Foreigners join China's livestream sales army

Semi-autonomous Hong Kong owes much of its success as a financial hub to its transparent legal system

Beijing Loyalists Target Hong Kong Judges After Protester Acquittals

Beijing loyalists target Hong Kong judges after protester acquittals

More than 15 million minks are slated to be culled in Denmark

Scientists On Guard Over 'Mutant' Mink Coronavirus

Scientists on guard over 'mutant' mink coronavirus

Chinese plainclothes security check bags of tourists as they enter Tiananmen Square in August 2008 ahead of the Olympics when Beijing warned of attacks by the shadowy East Turkestan Islamic Movement, which the United States has concluded does not exist

US Removes Shadowy Group Condemned By China From Terror List

US removes shadowy group condemned by China from terror list

Although the coronavirus pandemic has battered countries around the world, China's foreign trade has fared better than expected

China Exports Remain Strong In October, Import Growth Slows

China exports remain strong in October, import growth slows

In this photo released by Apple, Apple CEO Tim Cook holds up the all-new iPhone 12 Pro during an Apple event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California on October 13, 2020

Why Apple Will Be Sued Over Tim Cook’s IPhone Comment

Apple will face a lawsuit by shareholders who accused Chief Executive Tim Cook of concealing the falling demand for iPhones in China.

The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 smartphone was unveiled at a livestreamed event

Samsung Has A Bigger Galaxy Fold Model – In China

Samsung has released a foldable smartphone in China, one that's bigger than the Galaxy Z Fold 2.

Plenty of people waiting to get into Cartier's store in Beijing in August -- as international tourism was choked off Chinese spent more on luxury items at home

European Gloom Outweighs China Boom For Richemont

European gloom outweighs China boom for Richemont

European governments are struggling to contain a fresh wave of the pandemic, which has now infected more than 11 million across the continent

Italian Regions Latest To Enter Lockdown As Virus Grips Europe

Italian regions latest to enter lockdown as virus grips Europe

Toyota said it was revising up its sales and profit forecasts for the year as demand recovered qiucker than expected

Toyota Ramps Up Full-year Forecasts As Sales Recover

Toyota ramps up full-year forecasts as sales recover

In a country that emerged less than a decade ago from military rule, Myanmar's youth is an increasingly-influential political force

Next Gen: Myanmar Youth Look To Election And Beyond

Next gen: Myanmar youth look to election and beyond

The plan could eventually value ByteDance at a massive $180 billion

TikTok Owner ByteDance Eyes Asset Listings In Hong Kong: Report

TikTok owner ByteDance eyes asset listings in Hong Kong: report

China on Thursday slapped new travel bans on a host of countries, including France and Russia, as it closes itself off from a world still battling the coronavirus pandemic

China Bars Arrivals From France Over Virus Fears

China bars arrivals from France over virus fears

General Motors reported a jump in third-quarter profits on strong sales of the Chevy Silverado and other large vehicles

GM Rides US Love For Trucks, SUVs To Blowout 3Q Profits

GM rides US love for trucks, SUVs to blowout 3Q profits

Dogs

Purina Pet Food Line Made With Insects: Would Your Dog Or Cat Eat It?

Nestle's Purina Beyond Nature's Protein line is meant to build on plant resources.

Starbucks holiday 2020

Starbucks Is Giving Away Free Reusable Cups: Here's How To Get One

Starbucks begins its annual holiday promotion on Friday, Nov. 6.

Under a new partnership with Nikola, General Motors will provide engineering and technology in exchange for an 11 percent stake in the startup

General Motors Downplays How Election Results Could Affect Q4 Earnings

The automaker reported an income of $4 billion with an EBIT-adjusted of $5.3 billion for the third quarter.

While China's coronavirus is largely under control, Beijing is worried rising infections elsewhere in the world could return

Beijing Bars More Foreign Arrivals For Fear Of Virus Resurgence

Beijing bars more foreign arrivals for fear of virus resurgence

General Motors reported a jump in third-quarter profits on strong sales of the Chevy Silverado and other large vehicles

GM Says Earnings Jump 72%, Cites Improving Auto Demand In US, China

GM says earnings jump 72%, cites improving auto demand in US, China

Hantavirus

Colorado Woman With COVID-19-Like Symptoms Diagnosed With Hantavirus

She reportedly tested negative for COVID-19 twice before being diagnosed with hantavirus.

Alibaba reported solid revenue growth for the July-September quarter, providing some much-needed good news amid turmoil over its Ant Group affiliate's abandoned IPO

Alibaba Posts Solid Revenue Ahead Of Shopping Festival

Alibaba posts solid revenue ahead of shopping festival

Democrat Joe Biden is hoping to unseat President Donald Trump in the most polarized US election for decades

Chinese Yuan Sees Worst Fall In Years As US Elections Remain Undecided

The offshore yuan plunged as low as 1.4% briefly on Wednesday when President Trump led in the polls, before paring its losses later.

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