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Carmaker Ford, technology giant IBM, South Korean cathode maker LG Chem and China's Huayou Cobalt have joined forces in the first blockchain project to monitor cobalt supplies from Democratic Republic of Congo.

Hedge fund D.E. Shaw Group said on Wednesday it appointed company veteran Ruvim Breydo as the co-chief investment officer of its institutional asset management arm D.E. Shaw Investment Management (DESIM).

* Overall market still under pressure as economy slows (Adds analyst comment, details)

China's main stock indexes edged lower on Wednesday amid ongoing uncertainty about growth outlook, but resilient home prices and government efforts to boost the economy kept declines in check. ** At the midday break, the Shanghai Composite index was down 0.06 percent at 2,568.88. ** China's blue-chip CSI300 index fell 0.09...

Philippine stocks plunged on Wednesday dragged down by two index heavyweights, while most other Southeast Asian markets remained subdued tracking broader Asia as optimism over China's economic stimulus waned. The Philippine benchmark index dropped as much as 2.03 percent in the day, pulled down by real...

Vietnam's Bamboo Airways completed its long-delayed maiden commercial flight on Wednesday, heightening competition in the aviation sector of the Southeast Asian nation that is emerging as a popular tourist destination.

Opposition leader and allies look at alternatives as many push for second referendum

Nissan Motor Co Ltd plans to file a civil suit against ousted chairman Carlos Ghosn to claim damages resulting from the alleged misuse of company funds, a person with knowledge of the issue said, adding to the high-profile executive's legal headaches.

Evergrande Health Industry Group Ltd said it would buy a 51 percent stake in National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB (NEVS) for $930 million, as the Chinese healthcare service provider continues to diversify into new energy automotive industry.

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Australian shares edged up on Wednesday, building on the previous session's rally driven by hopes of more stimulus measures from its biggest trading partner China.