Coronavirus
Sinovac vaccine disappoints at 50.4% efficacy: latest Brazil data
Results come as scientists slam biomed center for raising 'unrealistic' hopes
Latin America
Coronavirus
As coronavirus mutates, countries scramble to put up defenses
Brazil variant joins UK and South African forms confronting authorities from Asia to US
Coronavirus
Japan finds new COVID virus strain, distinct from UK and Africa types
Variant detected in four passengers who arrived in Tokyo from Brazil
Coronavirus
China's Sinovac vaccine shows 78% efficacy in Brazilian trial
Result is weaker than Turkey findings, with details still sparse
Coronavirus
Brazil scrambles for India-made COVID vaccines to jumpstart shots
Latin America's largest nation behind in race to inoculate against virus
Coronavirus
Brazil says Sinovac vaccine over 50% effective but delays full results
Chinese developer's request to withhold detailed data raises questions
Materials
Vale's move to exit New Caledonia nickel mine heightens unrest
Intruders seize machinery, while authorities halt international flights
Opinion
Asia's wise heads are wrong to dismiss Biden's big idea
President-elect's democracy push is worth considering
Obituaries
Diego Maradona, one of soccer's greatest, dies at 60
Argentine legend had huge following in Asia
Opinion
How an open internet can power Asia-Pacific's economic recovery
Everyone should have the opportunity to be part of the digital future
Opinion
Asia's monarchies are no longer earning their keep
Hereditary rule undermines humanity's relentless quest for equality
Cryptocurrencies
Cambodia debuts digital currency as emerging countries lead charge
Central banks of smaller economies aim to boost their paper currencies
International relations
China injects vaccine diplomacy into Latin America
Beijing expands influence amid region's limited drugmaking capabilities
Interview
New Inter-American bank chief eyes fresh funds for Latin America
IDB's first US leader concerned by China's clout in pandemic-hit neighbors
International relations
Fleet of 250 Chinese fishing boats monitored by Peru navy
Washington and Beijing engage in Twitter war over nature of the ships
Coronavirus
WHO reports record one-day increase in global coronavirus cases, up over 307,000
Biggest increases from India, US and Brazil
Coronavirus
China places stricter rules on chicken imports, Brazil cries foul
Beijing fears coronavirus infection from frozen foods, but WHO says worry is unfounded
Telecommunication
Chile picks Japan's trans-Pacific cable route in snub to China
Decision a blow to Huawei and Chinese telecom sector
International relations
Malaysia open to APEC summit in November despite pandemic
Trade minister says government has not canceled plans for leaders meeting
Commodities
'Dr. Copper' misdiagnoses the global economy
Market for bellwether metal too bullish for some to believe
