Karishma Vaswani
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iPhone maker Foxconn to switch to cars as US-China tensions soar
The firm, which makes over half of the world’s Apple products, seeks its next big growth driver. → Read More
G20 in Bali: Trouble in paradise as leaders gather
Host and Indonesian president Joko Widodo wants to play dealmaker at the G20. Can he pull it off? → Read More
Working with assertive China a must
New Zealand's PM tells the BBC in an exclusive interview she'll work with China where possible. → Read More
Tonga PM counts mental health 'cost' of disasters
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, PM Siaosi Sovaleni says rebuilding mental health is a challenge. → Read More
Philippines central bank boss says inflation biggest challenge of 2022
Benjamin Diokno says price rises will be a bigger threat to economies next year than Covid-19. → Read More
Indonesia calls for vaccine equity after Covid toll
In an exclusive interview, President Joko Widodo urges rich countries to share their vaccines. → Read More
Changing China: How Xi's 'common prosperity' may impact the world
China is changing who it prioritises as it grows its economy in ways that could affect us all. → Read More
Taliban: Afghanistan bank boss warns sector near collapse
The head of one of Afghanistan's biggest banks says the country's financial sector is near collapse. → Read More
Grab: How an Uber killer became a powerful Asian super-app
South East Asian taxi firm Grab is becoming one of Asia's most powerful financial super-apps → Read More
India Covid: Why Indian bosses overseas are sending aid
Why overseas Indian bosses are sending oxygen and medical supplies to Covid-stricken India. → Read More
Is Alibaba's fate a warning to China’s tech giants?
Alibaba’s run-in with Chinese regulators has made things tense for its other technology giants. → Read More
Singapore PM: 'Considerable risk' of severe US-China tensions
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says there is "significant anxiety" over US-China ties. → Read More
The race to create the world's next super-app
Chinese companies lead the way in super-apps but where is the next one coming from? → Read More
OECD: Lockdowns here to stay, even with vaccine plan
The economic think-tank tips a better economy in 2021 but success will depend on the vaccine rollout. → Read More
HK commerce chief: security law 'good for stability'
Controversial law imposed by Beijing will boost Hong Kong's status as global financial hub says Edward Lau. → Read More
Ex-Google boss Eric Schmidt: US 'dropped the ball' on innovation
Eric Schmidt says America has fallen behind China when it comes to funding new technology. → Read More
Trump or Biden? China expects no favours either way
China Inc expect a fact-based approach to trade from Joe Biden, but a tough US stance will continue. → Read More
China and trade: Breaking up is hard to do
Coronavirus has forced firms to rethink supply lines, but can they reduce their reliance on China? → Read More
How bad are China's economic woes?
As China's National Party Congress gathers for its annual meeting its economy will be under the spotlight. → Read More
China GDP: Bleak outlook for economic recovery post-virus
China's gloomy economic numbers are a grim warning to the rest of the world still in lockdown. → Read More