Chinese tech giant Alibaba announces new chairman and CEO succession plan in major shakeup
Joseph Tsai, executive vice chairman and cofounder of Alibaba Group, will succeed Daniel Zhang as chairman, according to an announcement by the Chinese tech giant on Tuesday.
2023-06-20 14:59
Bank Indonesia to hold key rate at 5.75% for rest of year - Reuters poll
By Anant Chandak BENGALURU Bank Indonesia (BI) will keep its key interest rate unchanged at 5.75% for a
2023-06-20 09:57
A prominent vaccine scientist says he was 'stalked' in front of home after Joe Rogan Twitter exchange
A prominent vaccine scientist said he was accosted outside of his home after a Twitter exchange with podcaster Joe Rogan, who challenged him to debate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. over the weekend.
2023-06-20 07:49
Bad Bunny and music stars want a copyright case over reggaeton beats thrown out
Bad Bunny and some of the music industry's biggest stars want a lawsuit that alleges copyright infringement of a reggaeton song from 1989 thrown out of court.
2023-06-20 05:29
Only 1% of US wineries are Black-owned. These entrepreneurs want to change that
As hotel staff lowered the shades, signaling the beginning of the "Black on Black" dinner, guests seated in Aspen's historic Hotel Jerome seemed to take a collective breath — preparing for a joyful and emotional four-hour celebration of the wine industry's most influential Black leaders.
2023-06-20 04:15
Why it's becoming harder and more expensive to get homeowners insurance
Homeowners insurance is becoming more expensive and, in many places, more difficult to find. There's no sign that the situation is going to get better any time soon.
2023-06-20 01:00
Biggest plane deal in history: Airbus clinches massive order from India's IndiGo
Airbus has just landed the biggest-ever aircraft order in the history of commercial aviation.
2023-06-20 00:23
Italy ties China's hands at Pirelli over fears about chip technology
Italy has imposed several curbs on Pirelli's biggest shareholder, Sinochem, in a move aimed at blocking the Chinese government's access to sensitive chip technology.
2023-06-19 21:16
Chinese online shoppers are enticed by deep discounts, payment plans as zest for spending lags
Shoppers were treated to deep discounts, new products and payment plans as online merchants sought to revive their sluggish appetite for spending during China’s first major online shopping festival after the end of zero-COVID policies
2023-06-19 17:49
Warren Buffett pours more money into Japan's stock market
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has added to its holdings in Japan's five biggest trading houses, likely underpinning strong momentum propelling the nation's stock market to multi-year highs.
2023-06-19 17:28
Alibaba founder Jack Ma gives first class as visiting professor at University of Tokyo as he retreats from tech empire
Alibaba founder Jack Ma gave a lecture as a visiting professor to the University of Tokyo, as the high-profile Chinese entrepreneur retreats further from his business empire following Beijing's regulatory crackdown.
2023-06-19 16:52
What if things could turn out differently? How the multiverse got into our heads and didn't let go
Alternate universes are everywhere these days, from “The Flash” to “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.”
2023-06-19 12:30