In Sweden, a cash-free future nears
Few places are tilting toward a cashless future as quickly as Sweden, which has become hooked on the convenience of paying by app and plastic. NYT reports.
Putin orders counter-terrorism units on coasts
Russian President Putin has ordered counter-terrorism operational headquarters to be set up in several coastal areas.
Millions brave the Boxing Day sales
Millions of shoppers hit the Boxing Day sales on high streets across the UK, seeking out the best bargains.
Cloning giant: ‘We won’t make Frankensteins’—for now
A Chinese firm that’s building the world’s biggest animal cloning factory has vowed not to use the technology on people—for now. NBCNews reports.
VIDEO: Shoppers queue for Boxing Day sales
The BBC’s Joe Lynam speaks to shoppers at London’s Brent Cross shopping centre where people arrived early to queue for the Boxing Day sales.
Vietnam economy grows at fastest pace in five years
Vietnam’s economy grew 6.68 percent in 2015, its fastest in five years, helped by expanding industry and foreign investment.
Australia struggles to control bushfires in tourist areas
More than 100 homes burned in a leading Australia tourist area as bushfires remained out of control, with officials predicting more blazes.
Singha Asia eyes Vietnam’s beer drinkers with $1.1B deal
Singha Asia signed a $1.1 billion strategic deal with Vietnam’s Masan Group to buy stakes in two of the consumer goods firm’s units.
Pollution cancels more than 220 Beijing flights: Xinhua
More than 220 flights at Beijing’s airport were canceled Friday as smog caused poor visibility, China’s Xinhua news agency reported.
India prime minister makes surprise visit to Pakistan
India’s Modi made a surprise stop in Pakistan to meet counterpart Sharif, the first visit from an Indian premier to Pakistan in over a decade.