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Today: April 28, 2025
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Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in disputed Kashmir

Indian officials says that Indian and Pakistani soldiers briefly exchanged fire along their highly militarized frontier in Kashmir

Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in disputed Kashmir
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

China quietly rolls back retaliatory tariffs on some US-made semiconductors, import agencies say

China quietly rolls back retaliatory tariffs on some US-made semiconductors, import agencies say

China quietly rolls back retaliatory tariffs on some US-made semiconductors, import agencies say
Asia|Business|Economy|World

7-Eleven's soon-to-be chief is confident he knows value, and thrifty customers

The first foreigner tapped to head 7-Eleven is confident the Japanese convenience store chain will continue to attract thrifty customers, even in an economic slowdown

7-Eleven's soon-to-be chief is confident he knows value, and thrifty customers
Asia|Crime|Political

Former South Korean President Moon calls his bribery indictment 'unjust'

Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in has called his bribery indictment “unjust” and accused prosecutors of abusing their power in what he called a politically motivated investigation

Former South Korean President Moon calls his bribery indictment 'unjust'
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Aster Chemicals to bid for Exxon Mobil's Singapore fuel stations, sources say

Aster Chemicals and Energy, the new operator of the Bukom refining complex, is planning to bid for Exxon Mobil's petrol stations in

Aster Chemicals to bid for Exxon Mobil's Singapore fuel stations, sources say
Asia|Political|World

South Korea's former president Moon says bribery indictment is 'political'

South Korea's former president Moon Jae-in said on Friday that prosecutors were becoming political and abusing their power and that his indictment on bribery charges was

South Korea's former president Moon says bribery indictment is 'political'
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Japan's Nomura can ride choppy market, CFO says after bank posts record annual profit

Japan's biggest investment bank and brokerage Nomura Holdings recorded a 27% rise in fourth-quarter net profit to hit its highest ever full-year profit as revenue grew

Japan's Nomura can ride choppy market, CFO says after bank posts record annual profit
Asia|Crime|World

A Thai police plane crashes in the sea, killing all 6 on board

Thai officials say that a small police plane crashed into the sea near a popular beach town, killing all six people on board and leaving one in critical condition

A Thai police plane crashes in the sea, killing all 6 on board
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Malaysia open to negotiate with U.S on reducing trade deficit, non-tariff barriers 

Malaysia is open to negotiate with the United States on non-tariff barriers and reducing its trade deficit and will explore a bilateral trade agreement, its trade ministry said

Malaysia open to negotiate with U.S on reducing trade deficit, non-tariff barriers 
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan compiles emergency economic package to ease tariff pain

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday said the government has compiled an emergency economic package to alleviate

Japan compiles emergency economic package to ease tariff pain
Asia|Business|Technology

China's Baidu says its Kunlun chip cluster can train DeepSeek-like models

China's Baidu has successfully "illuminated" a cluster comprising 30,000 of its self-developed, third generation P800 Kunlun chips, which can

China's Baidu says its Kunlun chip cluster can train DeepSeek-like models
Asia|Political|World

India and Pakistan again teeter on the brink of conflict over Kashmir. Here's why

A deadly attack on tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir has again moved India and Pakistan closer to war

India and Pakistan again teeter on the brink of conflict over Kashmir. Here's why
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Construction of world’s tallest abandoned skyscraper to resume after a decade

Construction of world’s tallest abandoned skyscraper to resume after a decade

Construction of world’s tallest abandoned skyscraper to resume after a decade
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Tariff-hit China exporters reluctant to heed government calls to sell locally

Eno Qian, who runs a clothing factory in eastern China, says she makes a 20 yuan ($2.74) profit for every item she sells abroad

Tariff-hit China exporters reluctant to heed government calls to sell locally
Asia|Crime|Political|World

India will identify, track, punish every terrorist and their backers, PM Modi says after Kashmir attack

India will identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday, two days after 26 men were killed in an attack on tourists by

India will identify, track, punish every terrorist and their backers, PM Modi says after Kashmir attack
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

RBI's cash influx seen a small relief amid global uncertainty

The decision by India's central bank to cut rates and flood the banking system with cash will do little to immediately boost demand in Asia's third-

RBI's cash influx seen a small relief amid global uncertainty
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China pushes for tariff cancellation to end US trade war

China called for all "unilateral" U.S. tariffs to be cancelled on Thursday, as signs emerged that the Trump administration may de-escalate

China pushes for tariff cancellation to end US trade war
Asia|Business|Technology|World

Stellantis targets India for EVs developed by its China partner

Stellantis plans to sell Chinese-branded electric vehicles developed by its partner Leapmotor in India as soon as the end of this year, the executive leading the joint venture said.

Stellantis targets India for EVs developed by its China partner
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

VinFast's losses widen after offering promotions to boost EV sales in Asia

Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast's losses widened in the fourth quarter, it said on Thursday, due to rising costs linked to its overseas expansion

VinFast's losses widen after offering promotions to boost EV sales in Asia
Asia|Political|World

Philippines, US begin joint maritime drills after Chinese carrier group spotted

The Philippine Navy said a Chinese aircraft carrier battle group had passed near its northern maritime boundaries in the run-up to a six-day maritime exercise with the U.S. that

Philippines, US begin joint maritime drills after Chinese carrier group spotted
Asia|Political|World

What steps have India and Pakistan taken against each other after the Kashmir attack?

An attack on tourists in India's Himalayan territory of Kashmir this week sparked a new crisis between nuclear armed South Asian neighbours India and Pakistan, with New Delhi

What steps have India and Pakistan taken against each other after the Kashmir attack?
Asia|Business|Economy|US|World

China denies any suggestion it is currently in talks with the US over tariffs

China has denied any suggestion it's in active negotiations with the administration of U_S_ President Donald Trump over tariffs, saying any notion of progress in the matter is as groundless as “trying to catch the wind.”

China denies any suggestion it is currently in talks with the US over tariffs
Asia|Science|Technology|World

China launches Shenzhou-20 mission to Chinese space station, state media report

China sent three astronauts to its permanently inhabited space station on Thursday in its 15th crewed spaceflight and 20th overall in the Shenzhou program that started more than

China launches Shenzhou-20 mission to Chinese space station, state media report
Asia|Business|Economy

China has scope to ramp up stimulus, fix property woes, IMF says

China needs to do more to address its property-sector problems and has scope to provide more stimulus to boost consumption, Krishna Srinivasan, director of the

China has scope to ramp up stimulus, fix property woes, IMF says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Asian central banks have space to ease rates to soften US tariff hit, IMF official says

Many Asian central banks have room to ease monetary policy to cushion the blow to their economies from U.S. tariffs, a senior International Monetary Fund official

Asian central banks have space to ease rates to soften US tariff hit, IMF official says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Chinese insurance broker Yuanbao targets $676 million valuation in US IPO amid trade tensions

Chinese insurance broker Yuanbao said on Thursday that it was targeting a valuation of up to $676.3 million in its U.S. initial public offering, amid economic uncertainty and a slowdown in

Chinese insurance broker Yuanbao targets $676 million valuation in US IPO amid trade tensions
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

USTR holds productive trade meeting with Vietnam, statement says

U.S.

USTR holds productive trade meeting with Vietnam, statement says
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Nissan revises down its earnings forecast with bigger losses

Nissan says it expects to rack up a loss totaling 700 billion yen ($4.9 billion) to 750 billion yen ($5.3 billion) for the fiscal year through March because of declining sales and the losing value of its assets

Nissan revises down its earnings forecast with bigger losses
Asia|Crime|Political|World

South Korean truth commission halts probe into adoption fraud, hundreds of cases in limbo

The South Korean government’s fact-finding commission has suspended its groundbreaking investigation into the extensive fraud and abuse that tainted the nation’s historic foreign adoption program, stemming from internal disputes among commissioners about which cases warranted recognition

South Korean truth commission halts probe into adoption fraud, hundreds of cases in limbo
Asia|Crime|Political|Travel|World

Dozens killed as gunmen massacre tourists in Kashmir beauty spot

Dozens killed as gunmen massacre tourists in Kashmir beauty spot

Dozens killed as gunmen massacre tourists in Kashmir beauty spot
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Hong Kong allows outspoken Cardinal Joseph Zen to attend Pope Francis' funeral

Hong Kong’s outspoken Roman Catholic Cardinal Joseph Zen has been allowed to leave the southern Chinese city to attend Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican City

Hong Kong allows outspoken Cardinal Joseph Zen to attend Pope Francis' funeral
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|US

Robotaxi maker Pony.ai sees Trump's trade war hitting sentiment, overseas expansion plans

China-based robotaxi developer Pony.ai Inc said on Thursday that U.S.

Robotaxi maker Pony.ai sees Trump's trade war hitting sentiment, overseas expansion plans
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Philippines stands to benefit from US tariff shake-up, but must address constraints, study shows

The Philippines stands to benefit from a sweeping U.S. tariff overhaul that has disrupted global trade flows, a new study showed, as the country emerges among the least exposed

Philippines stands to benefit from US tariff shake-up, but must address constraints, study shows
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Taiwan proposes another $10 billion in aid to deal with US tariffs

Taiwan's premier on Thursday proposed another $10 billion in spending as a special budget to help the economy deal with the impact of U.S. tariffs.

Taiwan proposes another $10 billion in aid to deal with US tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

China supports free trade, central bank governor says in Washington meeting, CCTV reports

China will firmly support free trade rules and the multilateral trading system, the country's central bank governor said on Wednesday in Washington D.C., state broadcaster CCTV

China supports free trade, central bank governor says in Washington meeting, CCTV reports
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Japanese investors turned net buyers of overseas bonds last week

Japanese investors were net buyers of overseas bonds in the week through April 19, as U.S. bond markets recovered somewhat after a heavy selloff earlier this month.

Japanese investors turned net buyers of overseas bonds last week
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Fitch watching 'quite closely' how South Korea manages geopolitical challenges

Global credit ratings agency Fitch said it was "quite closely" watching how South Korea manages geopolitical challenges amid a global trade war between

Fitch watching 'quite closely' how South Korea manages geopolitical challenges
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

Boeing poised to resell jets as tariffs hit China trade

Boeing is looking to resell potentially dozens of planes locked out of China by tariffs after repatriating a third jet to

Boeing poised to resell jets as tariffs hit China trade
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

China is restricting mineral exports. How does its export control system work?

China has been flexing its control over the mining and refining of minerals by adding metals essential for clean energy, chipmaking and defence to its export control list,

China is restricting mineral exports. How does its export control system work?
Africa|Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China, Kenya upgrade ties amid 'turbulent international situation'

China and Kenya announced they had upgraded ties to a "new level" on Thursday during a meeting between President Xi Jinping and Kenyan President William Ruto in

China, Kenya upgrade ties amid 'turbulent international situation'
Asia|Crime|World

Kashmir police name three militants behind tourists killing, say two are Pakistani

Police in India's Kashmir published notices on Thursday naming three suspected militants "involved in" the attack on tourists this week in which 26 people were killed, and

Kashmir police name three militants behind tourists killing, say two are Pakistani
Asia|Crime|Political

South Korea's former President Moon indicted for alleged bribery

South Korean prosecutors indicted former liberal President Moon Jae-in on bribery charges Thursday, saying that a budget airline gave his son-in-law a lucrative no-show job during Moon’s term in office

South Korea's former President Moon indicted for alleged bribery
Asia|Crime|Political

South Korea prosecutors indict ex-president Moon Jae-in for bribery

South Korean prosecutors indicted former president Moon Jae-in for alleged bribery on Thursday, making him the latest former leader of the country to face

South Korea prosecutors indict ex-president Moon Jae-in for bribery
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China to allow overseas investors access to more sectors

China's state regulator and planning council published a new version of its "negative list" that relaxes barriers to entering the world's second-largest economy, reducing the

China to allow overseas investors access to more sectors
Asia|Political|World

South Korea expressed concern over Chinese structure in disputed area of sea

South Korea has expressed "deep concern" over China erecting a sea structure off the west coast of the Korean Peninsula, Seoul's foreign ministry said on Thursday.

South Korea expressed concern over Chinese structure in disputed area of sea
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

What's on the table for US-South Korea trade talks?

When a South Korean delegation meets U.S. counterparts in Washington on Thursday for trade talks, they face a wide range of potential agenda items. U.S.

What's on the table for US-South Korea trade talks?
Asia|Business|Economy

Thai export growth at 3-year high in March, US tariffs a challenge

Thailand's export growth in March reached the highest level in three years and shipments should continue to grow in the current quarter, although steep U.S. tariffs remain a

Thai export growth at 3-year high in March, US tariffs a challenge
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Indonesia expects steady 5% growth in 2025 amid ongoing trade tensions

Indonesia's economic growth this year will likely stay around 5% despite trade tensions, its finance minister said on Thursday, stressing a

Indonesia expects steady 5% growth in 2025 amid ongoing trade tensions
Asia|Business|Economy

South Korea Q1 GDP unexpectedly contracts, reinforcing rate cut chances

South Korea's economy unexpectedly contracted in the first quarter as exports and consumption stalled amid fears over the impact of Washington's aggressive tariffs,

South Korea Q1 GDP unexpectedly contracts, reinforcing rate cut chances