Startups that understand the new definition of ‘normal’ will try to bring out the best in themselves by g ...More

Startups that understand the new definition of ‘normal’ will try to bring out the best in themselves by grabbing new opportunities and identifying new customers. ...Less

RAISE 2020 summit is expected to feature some of the most exciting global startups working in AI-related ...More

RAISE 2020 summit is expected to feature some of the most exciting global startups working in AI-related fields and is expected to have multiple events, such as the AI Startup Pitchfest, AI Startup Theater and The AI Startup Awards. ...Less

Deputy chief minister CN Ashwath Narayan on Thursday asked the IT/BT department to set up a committee at ...More

Deputy chief minister CN Ashwath Narayan on Thursday asked the IT/BT department to set up a committee at the earliest. The deputy chief minister took a decision to this effect after he visited Bengaluru Bio Innovation Centre. ...Less

BookMyShow is promoting free-to-watch Instagram Live performances in an effort to keep its users engaged, ...More

BookMyShow is promoting free-to-watch Instagram Live performances in an effort to keep its users engaged, while restaurant aggregator and food delivery firm Zomato is targeting a push into alcohol delivery. ...Less

Muse Nanobots conducted a study with the U.S.-based Situ Biosciences, an independent product test laborat ...More

Muse Nanobots conducted a study with the U.S.-based Situ Biosciences, an independent product test laboratory in Chicago, to understand the effectiveness of Muse Nanobots antiviral coating on coronavirus 229E, showed that it inactivated 99.99 per cent of the coronavirus 229E within five minutes of contact time. ...Less

"As the world is facing successive waves of this pandemic, our entrepreneurs must start thinking of makin ...More

"As the world is facing successive waves of this pandemic, our entrepreneurs must start thinking of making our startups more resilient," he said. "I think our startups can play a very important role to socialise and democratise the availability of healthcare across the world." ...Less

SoftBank's investments include a number of startups that are restructuring or scaling back: WeWork is rec ...More

SoftBank's investments include a number of startups that are restructuring or scaling back: WeWork is recovering from its failed IPO last year, Oyo Hotels is cutting 5,000 jobs after its business in China crumbled. Uber is reducing operations and costs in search of profitability. ...Less

The blue-chip CSI300 index fell 0.4 per cent to 4,132.84. ...More

The blue-chip CSI300 index fell 0.4 per cent to 4,132.84. ...Less

Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said that venture capitalists and financers can also play a k ...More

Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said that venture capitalists and financers can also play a key role in mentoring young startups across the country particularly in Tier 2 and 3 towns. ...Less

Malemm, FoodWifi, Hummingbird are among the app-based startups which have been granted permission by the ...More

Malemm, FoodWifi, Hummingbird are among the app-based startups which have been granted permission by the state government to carry out home deliveries during the lockdown to prevent spread of COVID-19. ...Less

A recession amid a pandemic may seem like the worst time to start a business. Despite millions of loans a ...More

A recession amid a pandemic may seem like the worst time to start a business. Despite millions of loans and grants from federal and state governments, it's estimated that hundreds of thousands of companies have already failed since the virus outbreak began. ...Less

Startups are closely looking at all major business functions as demand dives. Some of India’s top unicorn ...More

Startups are closely looking at all major business functions as demand dives. Some of India’s top unicorns have also stopped hiring plans and are moving talent internally. ...Less

The spreading coronavirus has become a watershed moment, particularly for consumer-facing industries like ...More

The spreading coronavirus has become a watershed moment, particularly for consumer-facing industries like travel and hospitality, because of sweeping lockdowns and travel restrictions. ...Less

Some of the important measures demanded from the government to help the startups include rental subsidy f ...More

Some of the important measures demanded from the government to help the startups include rental subsidy for workspaces used by start-ups which are regulated/owned/managed by government agencies; blanket suspension of all deadlines including tax payment deadlines and filing deadlines until at least four weeks post lifting of all city lockdown. ...Less

Bird recently raised hundreds of millions of dollars from investors, but is slashing costs to ensure it h ...More

Bird recently raised hundreds of millions of dollars from investors, but is slashing costs to ensure it has enough money to keep it running through next year, according to VanderZanden. ...Less

BigBasket’s promoter K Ganesh, Venkat Narayana CEO of construction firm Prestige group and Juggy Marwaha ...More

BigBasket’s promoter K Ganesh, Venkat Narayana CEO of construction firm Prestige group and Juggy Marwaha of international property consulting firm JLL, have joined hands and launched a startup FeedmyBangalore. ...Less

Addressing the 83rd episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi o ...More

Addressing the 83rd episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday warned that the people of India must not let their guard down against Covid-19 and should be careful as coronavirus has not gone away. ...Less

During the period, VC-backed fintech activity dropped to $6.1 billion across 404 deals, the worst Q1 sinc ...More

During the period, VC-backed fintech activity dropped to $6.1 billion across 404 deals, the worst Q1 since 2016 for fintech deals. ...Less

IIT Kharagpur alumnus Debayan Saha has collaboratively developed Airlens Minus Corona, a device which may ...More

IIT Kharagpur alumnus Debayan Saha has collaboratively developed Airlens Minus Corona, a device which may help sanitise large areas. ...Less

Investors who had planned to buy new offerings might opt for existing start-up shares instead. ...More

Investors who had planned to buy new offerings might opt for existing start-up shares instead. ...Less

The strain the pandemic is placing on national healthcare systems is driving interest in technology with ...More

The strain the pandemic is placing on national healthcare systems is driving interest in technology with the potential to facilitate care automatically and remotely. ...Less

In January, 126 startups in the region raised money from investors. The number was particularly high, per ...More

In January, 126 startups in the region raised money from investors. The number was particularly high, perhaps thanks to a light December. But that sank to 60 companies in February—about on par with February of last year. ...Less

SoftBank says the decision was made jointly with Oyo due to challenges brought about by the coronavirus p ...More

SoftBank says the decision was made jointly with Oyo due to challenges brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, and that it would no longer invest in the company in Latin America. ...Less

The COVID-19 crisis has brought a change in startup investment patterns. Venture capital firms are shifti ...More

The COVID-19 crisis has brought a change in startup investment patterns. Venture capital firms are shifting their focus from tech-centric startups to the ones operating in sectors such as FMCG, online grocery delivery, home entertainment etc. ...Less

Donut Robotics' engineers came up with the idea for the mask as they searched for a product to help the c ...More

Donut Robotics' engineers came up with the idea for the mask as they searched for a product to help the company survive the pandemic. ...Less

"About 25 per cent of the startups have less than six months of runway," the co-founder of IT major Infos ...More

"About 25 per cent of the startups have less than six months of runway," the co-founder of IT major Infosy Ltd, told P T I. "They will be in serious trouble if the recovery does not happen in six months, it does not look like (happening within that period)." ...Less

The startup’s pilot machine can coat textiles of length up to 100 metres within a few minutes – according ...More

The startup’s pilot machine can coat textiles of length up to 100 metres within a few minutes – according to them, it can deployed immediately for use. ...Less

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The $2.2 trillion emergency relief will help many workers and businesses dealing with an unprecedented ec ...More

The $2.2 trillion emergency relief will help many workers and businesses dealing with an unprecedented economic shutdown. ...Less

Suddenly, startups that were looking for growth avenues were scrambling for ways to survive. The smart on ...More

Suddenly, startups that were looking for growth avenues were scrambling for ways to survive. The smart ones, however, have learnt to adapt. ...Less

Startups like Urban Company, Bounce, Cred, Snapdeal, Unacademy, 1MG have supported the findings of the re ...More

Startups like Urban Company, Bounce, Cred, Snapdeal, Unacademy, 1MG have supported the findings of the report. ...Less

Sequoia has been a fixture of Silicon Valley for decades, helping fund generations of companies, includin ...More

Sequoia has been a fixture of Silicon Valley for decades, helping fund generations of companies, including Apple Inc., Google, Instagram and DoorDash Inc. In 2008, the VC firm sent a similar, ominous note to founders called “RIP Good Times” during the depth of the recession. ...Less

It said that the challenge is open to all startups, companies, and innovators - whose innovation can plug ...More

It said that the challenge is open to all startups, companies, and innovators - whose innovation can plug the gap between the demand and supply of essential medical items to fight the Covid-19 outbreak. ...Less

UptimeAI, which builds predictive maintenance software for heavy industries, will use the funding to scal ...More

UptimeAI, which builds predictive maintenance software for heavy industries, will use the funding to scale its core tech efforts and expand presence in international markets. ...Less

Agarwal said that Oyo’s domestic revenues "was down to nothing" in the initial months of the coronavirus- ...More

Agarwal said that Oyo’s domestic revenues "was down to nothing" in the initial months of the coronavirus-induced lockdown which crippled the travel and hospitality industry in India. ...Less

The Rs 500-crore philanthropic fund, to be raised over the next two years, seeks to back solutions for so ...More

The Rs 500-crore philanthropic fund, to be raised over the next two years, seeks to back solutions for societal problems afflicting education, healthcare, environment and women's participation in the workforce, Action Covid-19 Team says. ...Less

The New Jersey-based health-tech startup plans to utilize the funds for customer acquisition, recruiting ...More

The New Jersey-based health-tech startup plans to utilize the funds for customer acquisition, recruiting talent, scaling up operations in India and the US and ramping up technology to further digitalize physician engagement experience, said a press statement issued by the company. ...Less

This year’s two crises have forced many foreigners to reconsider their lives in the UAE. ...More

This year’s two crises have forced many foreigners to reconsider their lives in the UAE. ...Less

Medal is among a growing number of startups offering stock-for-salary trades to preserve cash as the tech ...More

Medal is among a growing number of startups offering stock-for-salary trades to preserve cash as the tech industry reels and economic uncertainty mounts. ...Less

CovidMaps.in lists details around when a store is open, what items are available and how much, safety pre ...More

CovidMaps.in lists details around when a store is open, what items are available and how much, safety precautions being observed, crowding, wait-times to help people get their essentials in a safe way. ...Less

The May 1-2 RAISE webinar will feature marquee venture capitalists, angel investors and other leading eco ...More

The May 1-2 RAISE webinar will feature marquee venture capitalists, angel investors and other leading ecosystem players throwing light on the various dimensions of the stalemate . ...Less

The company’s expansion proved overly aggressive and it was scaling back even before the coronavirus outb ...More

The company’s expansion proved overly aggressive and it was scaling back even before the coronavirus outbreak, slashing staff in China by about half and reducing its global workforce by about 5,000 people. ...Less

In a joint statement on Tuesday, BioNTech and its partner said the new computational method can analyse g ...More

In a joint statement on Tuesday, BioNTech and its partner said the new computational method can analyse genetic sequencing data of new coronavirus mutations found in infected people and assesses the risk they pose within days and sometimes within just minutes. ...Less

The coronavirus outbreak has contributed to a dramatic retrenchment in China, where Oyo is cutting about ...More

The coronavirus outbreak has contributed to a dramatic retrenchment in China, where Oyo is cutting about half of its staff. The company is reducing its global workforce, by about 5,000 jobs, to 25,000 people as part of a worldwide overhaul. ...Less

The Shanghai Composite index closed down 0.23 per cent at 2,871.52. ...More

The Shanghai Composite index closed down 0.23 per cent at 2,871.52. ...Less

Nearly a third of 33 sector sub-indexes on the Tokyo exchange traded lower, with pharmaceuticals, fisheri ...More

Nearly a third of 33 sector sub-indexes on the Tokyo exchange traded lower, with pharmaceuticals, fisheries and forestry and foods leading the decliners on the main bourse. ...Less

Menon said that future entrepreneurs should be cautious and wait until the current situation is under con ...More

Menon said that future entrepreneurs should be cautious and wait until the current situation is under control before launching something new. ...Less

Record capital flows into Indian startups, many of which have been chasing growth at all costs and seen v ...More

Record capital flows into Indian startups, many of which have been chasing growth at all costs and seen valuations multiply in the past year, are expected to halt in the coming months as coronavirus disrupts economies around the world. ...Less

NASSCOM former president R Chandrashekhar said the work-from-home systems being adopted by several firms ...More

NASSCOM former president R Chandrashekhar said the work-from-home systems being adopted by several firms across the globe, including India, may have a negative impact on the industry in the short-term, but in the long run it would change the work culture which hitherto was not experienced by many of the IT firms in India. ...Less

Shocking videos of coronavirus patients lying next to corpses in overrun hospitals and ambulances with cr ...More

Shocking videos of coronavirus patients lying next to corpses in overrun hospitals and ambulances with critically-ill driving around in search of hospital beds have conferred fresh impetus to the task of rescuing Indian health care. ...Less

At the close, the Shanghai Composite index was up 1.59 per cent at 2,827.28. ...More

At the close, the Shanghai Composite index was up 1.59 per cent at 2,827.28. ...Less

As weddings go online amid lockdown, startups and even bigger firms are exploring virtual wedding space. ...More

As weddings go online amid lockdown, startups and even bigger firms are exploring virtual wedding space. ...Less

Nearly two-thirds of the 33 sector sub-indexes on the Tokyo exchange traded lower, with services, securit ...More

Nearly two-thirds of the 33 sector sub-indexes on the Tokyo exchange traded lower, with services, securities brokerages and other financials leading the declines on the main bourse. ...Less

ClimaCell’s forecasting products use past weather history and artificial intelligence to gauge the weathe ...More

ClimaCell’s forecasting products use past weather history and artificial intelligence to gauge the weather’s impact on businesses. Airline companies had been some of ClimaCell’s key customers, but the slowdown in global travel caused by the coronavirus prompted the startup to pivot this year. ...Less

Pune-based Mylab Discovery Solutions was the first Indian company to receive commercial approval to manuf ...More

Pune-based Mylab Discovery Solutions was the first Indian company to receive commercial approval to manufacture Covid-19 test kits in the country. This helped it win the Covid-led Healthcare Innovation prize at ET Startup Awards 2020. ...Less

Speaking at the India-Portugal Tech Summit, organised by the Department of Science and Technology and the ...More

Speaking at the India-Portugal Tech Summit, organised by the Department of Science and Technology and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Vardhan said the government has announced a USD 120 million grant for COVID-19 vaccine research. ...Less

At the close, the Shanghai Composite index was up 0.12 per cent at 2,939.32, while the blue-chip CSI300 i ...More

At the close, the Shanghai Composite index was up 0.12 per cent at 2,939.32, while the blue-chip CSI300 index was up 0.67 per cent. ...Less

The Nikkei share average fell 0.29 per cent to 28,707.04, while the broader Topix slipped 0.22 per cent t ...More

The Nikkei share average fell 0.29 per cent to 28,707.04, while the broader Topix slipped 0.22 per cent to 1,939.21. ...Less

The blue-chip CSI300 index rose 1.5%, to 4,704.63, while the Shanghai Composite Index closed up 1.2% at 3 ...More

The blue-chip CSI300 index rose 1.5%, to 4,704.63, while the Shanghai Composite Index closed up 1.2% at 3,360.10. ...Less

The development, a clear stance in favour of the remote working model, comes a day after Jack Dorsey, the ...More

The development, a clear stance in favour of the remote working model, comes a day after Jack Dorsey, the cofounder of Twitter, said all employees at the company have been given the option to work remotely forever. ...Less

Initial batches have been supplied in Chennai, while some were in the process of being scaled up towards ...More

Initial batches have been supplied in Chennai, while some were in the process of being scaled up towards mass production for use in hospitals and clinics across the country. ...Less

Apna Mask initiative, an effort by StartUpVsCOVID, is promoting homemade masks and aims to drive behaviou ...More

Apna Mask initiative, an effort by StartUpVsCOVID, is promoting homemade masks and aims to drive behavioural change to ensure that people wear masks and stay protected as they step out of their homes. ...Less

Compensation and vesting rights depend on targets that may not be achieved due to virus. ...More

Compensation and vesting rights depend on targets that may not be achieved due to virus. ...Less

The benchmark Nikkei average eased 0.04 per cent to 19,345.77, despite Wednesday's big rally on Wall Stre ...More

The benchmark Nikkei average eased 0.04 per cent to 19,345.77, despite Wednesday's big rally on Wall Street. ...Less

The blue-chip CSI300 index rose 1.1% to close at 5,518.52, while the Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.8% ...More

The blue-chip CSI300 index rose 1.1% to close at 5,518.52, while the Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.8% to 3,596.22. ...Less

The Shanghai Composite index was down 0.21% at 3,442.14, while the blue-chip CSI300 index was down 0.2%. ...More

The Shanghai Composite index was down 0.21% at 3,442.14, while the blue-chip CSI300 index was down 0.2%. ...Less

Chinese shares rose the most in a week on Tuesday on signs of a recovery in the world's second largest ec ...More

Chinese shares rose the most in a week on Tuesday on signs of a recovery in the world's second largest economy ...Less

Smart ads and optimised keywords are helping firms position products as panic rises. ...More

Smart ads and optimised keywords are helping firms position products as panic rises. ...Less

The student group, which has a start-up called "Racerfly", has approached the Assam and Uttarakhand gover ...More

The student group, which has a start-up called "Racerfly", has approached the Assam and Uttarakhand governments offering to join the fight against the coronavirus pandemic with their sprayer system which they claim can accomplish the task in less than 15 minutes which would otherwise take a person 1.5 days of work. ...Less

“I see a replay of 2008 (Lehman Brothers crisis) scenario. We are seeing a very choppy business environme ...More

“I see a replay of 2008 (Lehman Brothers crisis) scenario. We are seeing a very choppy business environment. It’s the time when grain gets separated from the chaff. In the end we will know who was swimming without shorts,” said Deep Kalra, chairman, Makemytrip.com. ...Less

Masayoshi Son said he believes that the economic shock of the coronavirus could end up helping technology ...More

Masayoshi Son said he believes that the economic shock of the coronavirus could end up helping technology companies in fields from ride-hailing to artificial intelligence. ...Less

SoftBank’s startup investments have run into trouble in the past year, with writedowns at WeWork and Uber ...More

SoftBank’s startup investments have run into trouble in the past year, with writedowns at WeWork and Uber Technologies Inc. leading to a record loss in the last fiscal year. Son has more recently pivoted to asset management and stock options trading. ...Less

Hub71, backed by Abu Dhabi state fund Mubadala Investment Co, the SoftBank Vision Fund, and Microsoft, ha ...More

Hub71, backed by Abu Dhabi state fund Mubadala Investment Co, the SoftBank Vision Fund, and Microsoft, has accepted 100 start-up firms since its inception in 2019 ...Less

Scott McNealy, who co-founded Sun Microsystems Inc. and then sold it to Oracle Corp. for $7.4 billion in ...More

Scott McNealy, who co-founded Sun Microsystems Inc. and then sold it to Oracle Corp. for $7.4 billion in the wake of the financial crisis, said the current downturn is the right moment to launch a business. ...Less

The United Arab Emirates aims to become home to 20 startups worth more than $1 billion each, known as 'un ...More

The United Arab Emirates aims to become home to 20 startups worth more than $1 billion each, known as 'unicorns', in the next decade, its Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and SMEs, Ahmad al-Falasi said ...Less

At the close, the Shanghai Composite index was up 0.22% at 2,852.35, while the blue-chip CSI300 index was ...More

At the close, the Shanghai Composite index was up 0.22% at 2,852.35, while the blue-chip CSI300 index was up 0.27%. ...Less

Losses climbed to $335 million, or 35% of revenue, from $53 million, or 25% of revenue, as the startup ex ...More

Losses climbed to $335 million, or 35% of revenue, from $53 million, or 25% of revenue, as the startup expanded into China and other new markets. India’s regulations require companies like Oyo to disclose their financials, but with lags that can reach about a year. ...Less

The machine, called Wolf Airmask, generates negative ions that bind with the spikes in the coronavirus ce ...More

The machine, called Wolf Airmask, generates negative ions that bind with the spikes in the coronavirus cells and neutralise it ...Less

Trump described OYO's gesture as 'impactful acts of benevolence'. ...More

Trump described OYO's gesture as 'impactful acts of benevolence'. ...Less

A rolling review is an accelerated way of assessing new drugs that allows European Medicine Agency expert ...More

A rolling review is an accelerated way of assessing new drugs that allows European Medicine Agency experts to look at data from ongoing studies as they become available. Once sufficient data is available, the company can submit a formal application for EMA marketing authorization. ...Less

Nodal officers of ministries and departments concerned have been requested to personally expedite the pro ...More

Nodal officers of ministries and departments concerned have been requested to personally expedite the process of obtaining information on start-ups and other entities supported by them that have technology solutions for any important aspect of Covid-19. ...Less

At the close, the Shanghai Composite index was up 1.44 per cent at 2,931.75, posting its biggest daily ga ...More

At the close, the Shanghai Composite index was up 1.44 per cent at 2,931.75, posting its biggest daily gain in more than two weeks. ...Less

The blue-chip CSI300 index was up 0.14%, while its financial sector sub-index fell 0.01%, the consumer st ...More

The blue-chip CSI300 index was up 0.14%, while its financial sector sub-index fell 0.01%, the consumer staples sector gained 2.19%, the real estate index rose 1.56% and the healthcare sub-index added 1.31%. ...Less

Airbnb’s policy is that all reservations are able to be canceled within 48 hours of booking for a full re ...More

Airbnb’s policy is that all reservations are able to be canceled within 48 hours of booking for a full refund. Beyond that, it’s up to hosts to determine the refund policy, which are stated on the listings and range from flexible to strict. ...Less

Analysts tracking startups pointed out that many startups were already facing stress and several of them ...More

Analysts tracking startups pointed out that many startups were already facing stress and several of them had even kick-started the process of selling some of their assets. In last few days, some of the investors and promoters have reached out to their advisers specifically to know how it would go down with the liquidation preference clause. ...Less

In a major boost to entrepreneurship in life sciences, Vardhan, the Minister for Science and Technology a ...More

In a major boost to entrepreneurship in life sciences, Vardhan, the Minister for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, inaugurated IMTECH Bio-Innovation Centre which is an extension of the Atal Incubation Centre (AIC)-CCMB, Hyderabad. ...Less

A backlash against China’s tech champions in 2019 had begun damping a decade or more of go-go optimism an ...More

A backlash against China’s tech champions in 2019 had begun damping a decade or more of go-go optimism and investment that fueled one of the fastest and largest creations of wealth the world has seen. ...Less

The test kit, called GlobalTM diagnostic and based on Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT ...More

The test kit, called GlobalTM diagnostic and based on Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR), has been approved for use in authorised diagnostic labs by the Indian Council of Medical Research. ...Less

Son’s conglomerate has taken one blow after another since the implosion of WeWork’s initial public offeri ...More

Son’s conglomerate has taken one blow after another since the implosion of WeWork’s initial public offering last year and SoftBank’s subsequent bailout. ...Less

Kunal Shah took to Twitter to share his views on workspaces that don't help employees grow. ...More

Kunal Shah took to Twitter to share his views on workspaces that don't help employees grow. ...Less

The consumer staples sector slumped 1.3%, while the real-estate index was up 0.57% and the healthcare sub ...More

The consumer staples sector slumped 1.3%, while the real-estate index was up 0.57% and the healthcare subindex gained 0.68%. ...Less

Bhopal, Nov 30 (IANS) The Gandhi Medical College (GMC) here is all set to conduct trials of coronavirus v ...More

Bhopal, Nov 30 (IANS) The Gandhi Medical College (GMC) here is all set to conduct trials of coronavirus vaccine. ...Less

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) here has developed an "infection-proof fabric" to be used at hos ...More

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) here has developed an "infection-proof fabric" to be used at hospitals to prevent hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). ...Less

While the policy applies to bookings and Airbnb Experiences all around the globe, it excludes domestic tr ...More

While the policy applies to bookings and Airbnb Experiences all around the globe, it excludes domestic travel in mainland China which is expected to return to normal rules on April 1. ...Less

A video conference with heads of IT-BT and Start-Up Companies was held on Friday, where the DCM explained ...More

A video conference with heads of IT-BT and Start-Up Companies was held on Friday, where the DCM explained the steps taken to control the outbreak of the coronavirus, and also sought inputs from the industry leaders. The minister has also assured industry that govt will talk to telecom and power firms on uninterrupted broadband and power supply to facilitate work from home ...Less

The benchmark Nikkei average edged up 0.1% to 22,145.96, partially clawing back from the previous session ...More

The benchmark Nikkei average edged up 0.1% to 22,145.96, partially clawing back from the previous session's losses of 0.8%, with cyclical stocks lifting the index. ...Less

At the close, the Shanghai Composite index was up 0.5% at 2,852.55. ...More

At the close, the Shanghai Composite index was up 0.5% at 2,852.55. ...Less

At the close, the blue-chip CSI300 index was up 0.92% to 5,417.68, its highest since January 16, 2008, wh ...More

At the close, the blue-chip CSI300 index was up 0.92% to 5,417.68, its highest since January 16, 2008, while the Shanghai Composite index was up 0.63% at 3,550.88. ...Less

The benchmark Nikkei share average rose 0.96% to 23,647.07, hovering near levels hit on Feb. 20. There we ...More

The benchmark Nikkei share average rose 0.96% to 23,647.07, hovering near levels hit on Feb. 20. There were 134 advancers on the index against 84 decliners. ...Less