Japan startup develops 'Gundam'-like robot with $3 million price tag
By Satoshi Sugiyama and Chris Gallagher YOKOHAMA, Japan Tokyo-based start-up Tsubame Industries has developed a 4.5-metre-tall (14.8-feet), four-wheeled
2023-10-02 10:16
Singapore Home Prices Resume Rising in Sign of Lasting Boom
Singapore home prices rebounded last quarter after their first drop in three years, in a sign of the
2023-10-02 09:19
Japan Manufacturers’ Sentiment Improves for Second Quarter
Confidence among Japan’s large manufacturers picked up for a second consecutive quarter, as the economy continued its patchy
2023-10-02 09:18
Autonomous Driving Remains a Distant Reality in Japan
Japan is pushing for 50 locations with driverless services in place within three years, but fully autonomous vehicles
2023-10-02 07:22
Why a US Recession Is Still Likely — and Coming Soon
When everyone expects a soft landing, brace for impact. That’s the lesson of recent economic history — and
2023-10-02 05:55
China-Germany Ties Can Help Fight Stagflation, He Lifeng Says
Strengthened China-Germany ties can help counter the world’s stagflation threat, according to Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. “The
2023-10-01 16:56
China's lottery ticket sales soar amid weak economy, job prospects
BEIJING China's lottery ticket sales in August soared to their highest for any month so far this year,
2023-10-01 00:21
Powerball, Panda-monium and a Looming Shutdown: Your Saturday US Briefing
The imminent government shutdown is weighing on everyone. Here in California, we’re worried that if Congress doesn’t reach
2023-09-30 23:17
Tesla’s Streak of Record Deliveries Hits Third-Quarter Roadblock
Tesla Inc. has broken four quarterly car delivery records in a row, but over the past three months
2023-09-30 22:25
Child Care Staffing Cuts, Closures Are Coming as Funding Cliff Approaches
The child-care industry is set to lose a $24 billion lifeline this weekend. The expiration of the pandemic-era
2023-09-30 21:16
A Shutdown Poses Political Risks Across the Washington Spectrum
A government shutdown is likely to inflict widespread political damage in Washington, but congressional Republicans could get the
2023-09-30 20:52
EU Trade Boss Warns Post-Brexit EV Tariff to Only Benefit China
The European Union’s trade commissioner said an influx of electric vehicles from China is weighing on a decision
2023-09-30 18:54