China factory activity falls contracts in May amid dispute
May 31, 2019
China's factory activity fell into contraction territory in May amid an ongoing trade dispute with the U.S. that has seen higher tariffs slapped on Chinese exports
Anti-groping smartphone app highly popular in Japan
May 22, 2019
A smartphone app developed by Japanese police is being widely downloaded by women trying to protect themselves from gropers on packed rush-hour trains
Companies bracing for China's retaliation in tariffs dispute
May 13, 2019
Companies brace for Chinese retaliation against Trump tariff hikes as economists warn growth likely to suffer
SoftBank profits rise, partly on gains from Saudi-tied fund
May 9, 2019
SoftBank reported a 36% increase in profit for the fiscal year, partly on gains from its Saudi-tied Vision Fund
Singapore reportedly criminalizes publication of fake news
May 9, 2019
Singapore passed a law criminalizing publication of fake news and allowing the government to block and order the removal of such content, report says
Toyota, Panasonic form joint venture in housing for Japan
May 9, 2019
Japanese automaker Toyota and electronics maker Panasonic are forming a joint venture combining their housing businesses in Japan
Experimental surgery gains support as opioid deaths rise
May 8, 2019
Clinical trials in China using deep brain stimulation may hold the key to treating drug users, literally with the flip of a switch
Toyota reports dip in quarterly profit, projects recovery
May 8, 2019
Toyota sees 4% dip in 1Q profit on weaker vehicle sales in North America
China's April exports fall amid US tariff war; imports rise
May 8, 2019
China's April exports fall amid US tariff war, adding to pressure on Beijing on eve of new round of negotiations
Chinese researchers try brain implants to treat drug addicts
May 8, 2019
Clinical trials in China using deep brain stimulation or DBS may hold the key to treating drug users, literally with the flip of a switch
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