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China considers law banning clothes that 'hurt feelings' of others

The lawmakers didn't spell out exactly what kind of images or speech could get people sent to a detention center for up to 15 days or fined up to 5,000 yuan ($680)

Microsoft Xbox chief Spencer 'confident' on closing Activision deal

In July, Activision agreed to give Microsoft until Oct. 18 to resolve the remaining regulatory issues and close the transaction, which would be the biggest video-game deal of all time

UK acknowledges possible encryption hurdles as online safety law looms

"If appropriate technology does not exist which meets these requirements, Ofcom cannot require its use," Parkinson said

China prohibits some govt officials from using Apple iPhones: Report

It's not clear how widely the orders were issued, the newspaper added.The shares slid as much as 3.3% to $183.53 in New York on Wednesday, marking the biggest intraday drop since Aug 4

G20 aims to triple renewables by 2030, gives caveat to fossil fuels

A spokesperson for India's renewable energy ministry declined to comment on the talks

Morgan Stanley sees tipping point in carbon credits as prices sink

The voluntary carbon market (VCM) has been gripped by a steady stream of scandals, leading to wild price swings and even collapsing valuations

Blackstone's private credit fund for rich lands 30% inflow, reaches $2.4 bn

Capital inflows to Blackstone Private Credit Fund, BCRED, rose 30% to $2.4 billion in the third quarter to date from the prior three months

US trade deficit widened less than expected in July, export value up 1.6%

The shortfall in goods and services trade grew to $65 billion from a revised $63.7 billion in the prior month, Commerce Department data showed Wednesday

Xi Jinping's protege steps onto world stage after China leader's G-20 snub

Li will likely follow Xi's instructions as he maintains China's presence at the table at the G-20, said Sun Yun, a senior fellow and director of the China Program

Sebi faces an uphill battle: Why 'finfluencers' will always find addicts

In a recently circulated consultation paper, Sebi vowed to "disrupt the revenue model" of "finfluencers" by forcing all regulated entities to cut ties with them

Belgium sells record $23.7 billion retail bond to investors: Report

More than 600,000 people poured into one-year note, according to a statement from the Belgian Debt Agency

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman becomes first person to get Indonesian 'golden visa'

The co-founder of the ChatGPT creator would enjoy priority security screening at airports, longer stay periods and easier entry and exit processes, among other perks

Country Garden pays dollar bond interest within grace period: Report

Among the most indebted property firms in the world, Country Garden told some holders of the notes about the payment, the creditors said, asking not to be identified discussing a private matter

The great reversal: India back on FPI radar in 2023, overtaking China

Global investors bought $17.2 billion worth of shares on a net basis this year through September 1, which more than made up for their retreat in 2022

Mercedes CEO Kallenius changes tune on China as 'economic wonder' stalls

Mercedes-Benz Group AG had enjoyed a string of successful years in the country, the chief executive officer said, but the best was yet to come

Gulf royal's $1.5 trillion empire draws global bankers, billionaires

Over the past few months, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan has gained control of the largest sovereign wealth fund in the United Arab Emirates, expanding the assets he oversees to almost $1.5 trn

Microsoft expands UAE's G42 partnership to include cloud, AI tools

"With data privacy, security, and compliance as our core priorities, we have a unique opportunity to help organizations responsibly innovate," Microsoft Chief Commercial Officer Judson Althoff said

Huawei's chip advance is part of China's history of grievance against west

History has lots of examples of technology spreading in spite of government attempts at monopoly - mostly to the detriment of China

US President Biden to skip the Asean Summit, here's why it is a mistake

"It is a cold, calculated decision to reinforce the ongoing stress on consolidating individual allies and partners like Japan, South Korea, the Philippines and now Vietnam," says Michael Vatikiotis

Here's how China's Country Garden can crawl out of its debt crisis

It won't be easy. Country Garden doesn't benefit much from the government's latest measures, at least not immediately