Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 gained 0.2% in afternoon trading to 35,701.41. The Nikkei has been hitting new 34-year highs, or the best since February 1990 during the so-called financial “bubble.” ... ( read original story ...)
Rice Soup: A Splash of Shanghai Culture
People living in Shanghai are blessed each morning with a plethora of breakfast options. Yet, the best option might just be the simplest: rice soup. In the 1950s and ’60s, almost every working-class ... ( read original story ...)
Cloned monkeys: A breakthrough for gene technology?
Researchers in China have successfully cloned a rhesus monkey using somatic cell cloning technology. This breakthrough in primate cloning could have implications for gene technology and medical ... ( read original story ...)
Sensex, Nifty crash: HDFC Bank, China GDP miss, 3 other reasons behind market fall
Domestic stocks took a beating on Wednesday morning and banking shares seemed to be the only culprit, following HDFC Bank's mixed set of numbers. But if one looks beyond the domestic market, the ... ( read original story ...)
Some Shanghai singles struggle to get married as economy slows
Julia Meng, whose company "Julia's Events" organised the Shanghai singles event, said an increasing number of people aged 35 and older had effectively "given up" on marriage. Younger Chinese, like ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese movie starred by Hu Ge sparks travel fever in Shanghai
Tour operators and hospitality businesses in Shanghai have reported a surge in bookings after television series "Blossoms Shanghai," starring popular actor Hu Ge, became hugely popular. ( read original story ...)
China’s Stock Market Dips As Panic Among Investors Rises After Donald Trump’s Iowa Victory Before US Election
China's stock market reacted negatively after Donald Trump's prospects for the US Presidency became more clear with a massive victory in Iowa. Invest ... ( read original story ...)