Tag: Asia
China's first population drop in six decades sounds alarm on demographic crisis
China's population fell last year for the first time in six decades, a historic turn that is expected to mark the start of a long period of decline in its citizen numbers with profound implications for its economy and the world.
Microsoft faces EU antitrust warning over Activision deal - sources
Microsoft is likely to receive an EU antitrust warning about its $69 billion bid for "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard , people familiar with the matter said, that could pose another challenge to completing the deal.
Eisai, Biogen receives U.S. FDA approval for Alzheimer's drug, applies for full approval
The drug aims to slow the advance of the neurodegenerative disease. Nearly all previous experimental drugs using the same approach have failed.
What the return of Chinese tourists means for the global economy | CNN Business
In the years before Covid, China was the world's most important source of international travelers. Its 155 million tourists spent more than a quarter of a trillion dollars beyond its borders in 2019.
Tokyo is so crowded the government is paying families to leave | CNN Business
Japan is offering to pay families to move out of its overcrowded capital, in an effort to revitalize countryside towns and boost the falling birth rate.
China's COVID spike not due to lifting of restrictions, WHO director says
Cases were exploding in China well before the government's decision to abandon its strict "zero-COVID" policy, the director said, quashing suggestions that the sudden reversal caused a spike.
'Tough times': Warnings sound over China's rapid 'zero-COVID' exit
A week after China began dismantling its tough 'zero-COVID' controls, the World Health Organization warned of "very tough" times ahead and state media reported some seriously ill patients at hospitals in Beijing, raising fears of a wave of infections.
China medical expert says COVID has mutated, should be renamed - state media
China should change its official name for COVID-19 to reflect the virus' mutation, and patients with light symptoms should be allowed to quarantine at home, a leading authority on traditional Chinese medicine was quoted as saying on Wednesday.
As China moves away from zero-Covid, health experts warn of dark days ahead | CNN
China's zero-Covid policy, which stalled the world's second-largest economy and sparked a wave of unprecedented protests, is now being dismantled as Beijing on Wednesday released sweeping revisions to its draconian measures that ultimately failed to bring...
Elon Musk says 'I have too much work on my plate'
Billionaire Elon Musk said on Monday he was working "at the absolute most amount...from morning til night, seven days a week" when asked about his recent acquisition of Twitter and his leadership of automaker Tesla Inc .
Biden to meet Xi on Monday for first high-stakes sit-down with Chinese leader | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden will meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping face-to-face on Monday, their first in-person encounter since Biden took office and one that will offer a clarifying opportunity for the world's most important bilateral relationship.
Xi tells Scholz China, Germany should step up cooperation in turbulent times
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday touted the need for greater cooperation between China and Germany amid "times of change and turmoil" in a meeting with Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the first G7 leader to visit China since the pandemic began.
Sensational Rookies ✨ | TOP 5 PLAYS | FIBA 3x3 U17 Asia Cup 2022
Sensational Rookies ✨ | TOP 5 PLAYS | FIBA 3x3 U17 Asia Cup 2022
$250 Sushi Omakase at a Japanese Restaurant
Eating sushi omakase that cost $250 at a Japanese restaurant in Malaysia
Poland Conquer Slovenia | Luca Doncic fouled out #eurobasket2022 #bringthenoise
What a game for Poland basketball
