06.08.2014 17:26:09 (GMT+12)
Blocked Roads and Ruin Hinder Quake Rescue in China
Rain and rubble are complicating efforts to reach a southwestern Chinese region stricken by an earthquake that killed at least 398 people and injured 1,800 more.
Japanese Stem-Cell Scientist Yoshiki Sasai is Dead
A top Japanese scientist who co-wrote studies on stem cells that were later retracted was found dead after an apparent suicide, the government-affiliated Riken institute said.
China Pressures Foreign Firms on Prices
China is using its antimonopoly law to put foreign businesses under increasing pressure, and experts say that will intensify as Beijing seeks greater sway over prices paid by its companies and consumers.
Japan Keeps Wary Eye on China
Japan continues to keep a close eye on China's defense posture, even as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attempts to smooth the way for a face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
China Bank Sells Risky New Bond
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, the mainland's largest bank, is selling $3.2 billion of a new type of risky bond, in a move that will be closely watched as the industry looks to deepen its cash cushion.
Asian Shares Edge Lower
Asian stocks edged lower in the absence of broad regional catalysts, while company news was the focus in Hong Kong.
China Pork Producer Makes Strong Trading Debut
Shares of China's WH Group Ltd. opened almost 10% higher on their first day of trade on the Hong Kong stock market, after the pork producer successfully raised US$2.05 billion in its second attempt last week.
HSBC Chief Warns on Risk Aversion
HSBC Chairman Douglas Flint said the ramping up of a regulatory crackdown on banks is spooking its managers from taking normal business risks.
Rain and rubble are complicating efforts to reach a southwestern Chinese region stricken by an earthquake that killed at least 398 people and injured 1,800 more.
Japanese Stem-Cell Scientist Yoshiki Sasai is Dead
A top Japanese scientist who co-wrote studies on stem cells that were later retracted was found dead after an apparent suicide, the government-affiliated Riken institute said.
China Pressures Foreign Firms on Prices
China is using its antimonopoly law to put foreign businesses under increasing pressure, and experts say that will intensify as Beijing seeks greater sway over prices paid by its companies and consumers.
Japan Keeps Wary Eye on China
Japan continues to keep a close eye on China's defense posture, even as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attempts to smooth the way for a face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
China Bank Sells Risky New Bond
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, the mainland's largest bank, is selling $3.2 billion of a new type of risky bond, in a move that will be closely watched as the industry looks to deepen its cash cushion.
Asian Shares Edge Lower
Asian stocks edged lower in the absence of broad regional catalysts, while company news was the focus in Hong Kong.
China Pork Producer Makes Strong Trading Debut
Shares of China's WH Group Ltd. opened almost 10% higher on their first day of trade on the Hong Kong stock market, after the pork producer successfully raised US$2.05 billion in its second attempt last week.
HSBC Chief Warns on Risk Aversion
HSBC Chairman Douglas Flint said the ramping up of a regulatory crackdown on banks is spooking its managers from taking normal business risks.
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