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Asian stocks followed Wall Street's sharp selloff on Thursday as concerns about rising coronavirus infections and new shutdowns in major U.S. cities hosed down earlier investor enthusiasm about COVID-19 vaccine developments.

Shares of Tesla surged 10per cent to end near a record high on Wednesday, extending a two day rally after it was announced the electric car maker will join the S&P 500.

Electric vehicle startup Rivian, which is backed by Amazon and Ford Motor Co , on Wednesday said it plans to follow up its first two products, a full-size pickup and SUV, with smaller models targeted at China and Europe where it may eventually build some vehicles.

Results from Moderna’s and Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine candidates show why pursuing more than one option gives the world the best chance to eliminate the pandemic, say two immunology experts.

As countries around the world look for ways to bounce back post-COVID-19, there’s been greater emphasis on building back better and greener. Chubby Jayaram Singh looks at how Singapore banks can ride on this wave of opportunity.

Despite these challenging times, a number of retailers aren’t just surviving, but thriving, says an observer.

SINGAPORE: Companies that have expanded employee benefits to cover mental health services said the move sends a crucial signal to workers that they take the issue seriously, adding that it makes business sense as well. Such benefits are among the recommendations issued by a tripartite advisory on ...

Canada's opposition on Wednesday called on Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government to get tougher on China, including by officially banning Huawei Technologies Co Ltd's 5G technology from being used in the country.

GREEN loans have been gaining popularity among Singapore property developers as more look towards green financing to support sustainability-related properties.

SOUTH-EAST Asia's largest lender DBS could make further inroads into the tough-to-crack India market if the proposed takeover of cash-strapped Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) goes through, even though it will be saddled with the costs of turning around a distressed asset over the next few years, said...