Alibaba backs Hong Kong’s ‘bright’ future with huge listing
The $13bn listing would be the world’s largest this year and comes amid growing unrest in Hong Kong.
China throws its weight behind A.I. and blockchain as it aims to be the world’s tech leader
The future of AI, blockchain and fintech will be among the topics discussed at CNBC’s East Tech West conference in Nansha, China.
Alibaba prices Hong Kong listing and looks to raise up to $13.8 billion
Retail shares will be priced at no more than 188 Hong Kong dollars ($24.01). Alibaba will set the final offer price by Nov. 20 Hong Kong time.
How trainers became a million dollar idea
The BBC’s Aaron Heslehurst explains how trainers became a million dollar idea.
How the government raises money from you to pay for the services you use
Steph McGovern explains how the government raises money from you to pay for the services you use.
Life-like Russian androids and other news
BBC Click’s Paul Carter looks at some of the week’s best technology stories.
Party plans would ‘boost minimum pay for millions’
The plans would double or treble the number whose wages are set by government, a think tank says.
HS2: Five other giant projects facing big delays
The rail scheme faces huge cost overruns, but it’s not the only big project behind schedule and over budget.
General election 2019: Tories promise help for ‘left-behind’ towns
A reduction in business rates for small firms is among a raft of measures pledged by the Conservatives.
War crimes court approves investigation into deportation of Myanmar’s Rohingya
However, the accusation of genocide, while within the jurisdiction of the court, will not be investigated by the ICC, a treaty-based body that is not supported by Myanmar.