Nation recalls tsunami horror

Thousands of Indonesians prayed for their loved ones on Monday to mark a tsunami which devastated Aceh province 12 years ago today, one of the worst natural disasters in human history.

21,000 homes lose power after quake

A major magnitude-7.6 earthquake jolted southern Chile on Sunday, prompting thousands to evacuate coastal areas, but no fatalities or major damage were reported in the tourism and salmon farming region.

Focus is on faults, not terror

A pilot error or a technical fault not terrorism is likely to be the cause of the plane crash into the Black Sea, Russia's transport minister said on Monday as the nation held a day of mourning for the victims.

Despite cold, people protest worsening smog

Hundreds of Mongolians braved frigid weather on Monday to stage a protest in the country's capital demanding that the government do more to address worsening air pollution that they fear is sickening their children and shortening their lives.

US veteran sends an open letter to PM Abe

A veteran of the famous Flying Tigers fighters squadron during World War II has sent an open letter to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, urging him to apologize to the Chinese people for the atrocities committed by Japanese imperial army during the war. John Yee, who was born in China and is now living in the United States, said in the letter that Tuesday's visit to Pearl Harbor by Abe is "more USA-Japan theater".

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Christmas typhoon kills at least 4, destroys homes

A powerful typhoon that spoiled Christmas Day in parts of the Philippines, leaving at least four people dead and destroying homes, roared over a congested region near Manila on Monday with slightly weaker but still-fierce winds, officials said.

Office realty joins sharing economy

These days, "Shanghai 189 Lane", Citic Capital's colorfully decorated and brightly illumined seven-story shopping complex in downtown Shanghai, sees an endless stream of young people entering and exiting, morning till late night. The year-end winter chill is no bar for them - but Christmas shopping isn't what they are here for.

Where freelancers, startups party 24x7

You have a business idea and have even raised some money for your dream startup, but without a proper space to work, the business may run aground.

Data-rich Tesla wrests lead in race for fully functional autonomous vehicle

There was, in hindsight, a clear element of risk to Tesla Motors Inc's decision to install autopilot hardware in every car coming off the production line since October 2014. It paid a price, with federal regulators probing the deadly crash of a Model S while in driver-assist mode and critics slamming Tesla for rolling the technology out too soon.

Making group investment viable

CMIG leads Chinese companies in new model in Cambodia to help reduce risks, multiply advantages

Ikea Centres to increase megamalls in China

Ikea Centres China, Ikea Group's megamalls unit that entered the country in 2009, is firming up plans to replicate its success in three Chinese cities across the country.