Trump has begun another trade war. Here's a timeline of how we got here
Canada's leader laments lost friendship with US in town that sheltered stranded Americans after 9/11
Chinese EV giant BYD's fourth-quarter profit leaps 73%
You're an American in another land? Prepare to talk about the why and how of Trump 2.0
Chalk talk: Star power, top teams and No. 5 seeds headline the women's March Madness Sweet 16
Purdue returns to Sweet 16 with 76-62 win over McNeese in March Madness
Asia|Travel|World
Why tourist information centers are some of Asia’s top tourist attractions
Why tourist information centers are some of Asia’s top tourist attractions
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Tariff uncertainty engulfs annual trade show in Hong Kong
Tariff uncertainty engulfs annual trade show in Hong Kong
April 14, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US
BOJ Ueda warns of heightened uncertainty from US tariff policy
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Monday global and domestic economic uncertainty has increased sharply due to U.S. tariff policy.
April 14, 2025
Asia|Political|World
Vietnam's party chief wants enhanced defence, security, connectivity with China
Vietnam's party chief To Lam wants to enhance cooperation with China in diplomacy, defence, security and infrastructure connectivity, according an article by the Vietnamese leader
April 14, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
China's Xi urges greater cooperation with Vietnam as trade tensions with US flare
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for stronger industrial and supply chain cooperation with Vietnam and wider collaboration in emerging fields, the Chinese foreign
April 13, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Chinese exchanges restrict daily stock sales as trade war with US escalates, sources say
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April 11, 2025
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Osaka Expo opens in Japan offering a vision of the future. Here's what to know
The Expo 2025 has opened in Osaka with more than 10,000 people singing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony to celebrate the start of the six-month event
April 13, 2025
Asia|Business|Europe|Political
UK will set 'high trust bar' for future Chinese investment after British Steel rescue, minister says
Chinese companies will have to clear a “high trust bar” when investing in key sectors in the U.K., the country’s business secretary said after he took effective control of Britain’s last remaining factory that makes steel from scratch from its Chinese owners
April 13, 2025
Asia|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel|World
Thailand celebrates its New Year with water festival
Revellers dressed in colourful shirts and goggles fired water guns at each other at the start of the Thai New Year on Sunday, a festival that is marked with water as a symbol of
April 13, 2025
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|US
South Korea's POSCO considers joining Hyundai Steel's $5.8 billion steel plant project in US, reports say
South Korean steelmaker POSCO is considering joining a project by Hyundai Steel to build a $5.8 billion plant in Louisiana as the country's steel industry tries to respond to U.S.
April 13, 2025
Asia|Political
Hong Kong's last major opposition party moves towards disbanding
Hong Kong's last remaining major opposition party took a key step towards disbanding itself on Sunday after a special meeting approved
April 13, 2025
Asia|Europe|Political|World
Hong Kong denies entry to British opposition lawmaker
Britain's foreign minister David Lammy said he was seeking answers from Hong Kong and Chinese authorities on Sunday after an opposition member of parliament, Wera Hobhouse, was
April 13, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
How Trump’s trade war with China will hurt the American farmers who voted him in
How Trump’s trade war with China will hurt the American farmers who voted him in
April 13, 2025
Asia|Lifestyle|Travel|World
Southeast Asia water festivals begin, but earthquake recovery blunts Myanmar's celebrations
Several Southeast Asian countries are kicking off their annual water festival holiday, an occasion for merrymaking during what is usually the hottest time of the year
April 13, 2025
Asia|Political|World
China's Xi vows to Indonesia's Prabowo to deepen partnership, Xinhua says
Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to deepen his country's strategic partnership with Indonesia in a call with President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday, China's official Xinhua News
April 13, 2025
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As tariffs put trade between China and the US in peril, Chinese businesses ponder the future
The 145% tariff from the U.S. and the retaliatory 125% tariff from China are putting businesses doing trade between the U.S. and China on edge
April 13, 2025
Asia|World
Central Myanmar shaken by new quake in one of the biggest aftershocks since March 28 temblor
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake has struck in central Myanmar in one of the biggest aftershocks since a massive 7.7 magnitude on March 28 in the same part of the country
April 13, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political
Japan policymaker wants stronger yen, says Tokyo shouldn't sell Treasuries
Japan must strengthen the yen, such as by helping boost the country's industrial competitiveness, as the currency's weakness has pushed up households' living costs,
April 13, 2025
Asia|Australia|Political|US|World
New Zealand needs U.S. as 'active' partner in Indo-Pacific, says NZ foreign minister
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Sunday his country needed the United States as an "active" partner in the Indo-Pacific region, after a trip to Washington last
April 13, 2025
Asia|Europe|Science|Technology|World
Jawbone from ancient land bridge reveals a mysterious human ancestor
Jawbone from ancient land bridge reveals a mysterious human ancestor
April 12, 2025
Asia|Environment|Science
A mysterious ocean glow reported for over 400 years has stumped scientists. A new study could offer clues
A mysterious ocean glow reported for over 400 years has stumped scientists. A new study could offer clues
April 12, 2025
Asia|Political|Technology|World
Japanese leader says he hopes Osaka expo will help reunite a divided world
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has attended the opening ceremony for Expo 2025 Osaka and expressed his hope that the event will help restore global unity in a world is plagued by conflicts and trade wars
April 12, 2025
Asia|Environment|Sports|Travel|World
Cold winds sweep Beijing, closing key sites, disrupting travel
China's capital hunkered down on Saturday as rare typhoon-like gales swept northern regions, forcing the closure of historic sites and disrupting travel while bringing late
April 12, 2025
Asia|Environment|Sports|Travel|World
High winds and sandstorms prompt Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights and close parks
High winds and the threat of sandstorms have prompted China's capital Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights and close public parks to avoid injuries
April 12, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Taiwan extends short-selling curbs after U.S. tariffs bring market turmoil
Taiwan's top financial regulator said on Saturday it would extend temporary curbs on short-selling for another week to ensure market stability after U.S. tariffs unleashed turmoil,
April 12, 2025
Asia|Political|US|World
Chinese nationals fighting for Russia in Ukraine are mercenaries-US officials
More than one hundred Chinese citizens fighting for the Russian military against Ukraine are mercenaries who do not appear to
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Wall St ends whipsaw week sharply higher as Fed comments soothe market
Wall Street posted solid gains on Friday as big banks kicked off first-quarter earnings season and investors closed the book on a turbulent week of wild swings
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Taiwan holds first tariff talks with United States
Taiwan officials held their first tariff talks with U.S. officials on Friday, with both sides looking forward to further discussions soon, the island's government said on Saturday.
April 12, 2025
Asia|Election|Political
Seoul mayor will not run for South Korean presidency, Yonhap reports
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon will not run for president of South Korea, Yonhap news agency reported on Saturday.
April 12, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology
What Samsung and Vietnam stand to lose in Trump's tariff war
When Samsung Electronics chairman Jay Y. Lee met Vietnam's prime minister in July, he had a simple message to convey.
April 12, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
China retaliates again in Trump's trade war, prompting flight from US assets
Beijing increased its tariffs on U.S. imports to 125% on Friday, hitting back against
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
China has considered opening its $520 billion ETF market to Western market makers, sources say
(Repeats story issued on April 11 with no changes to text.)
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance
Price premium for gold in China jumps due to tit-for-tat tariffs
The price premium for gold in top consumer China above global benchmark spot prices widened this week due to consumers and investors seeking refuge
April 11, 2025
Asia|Political|US|World
A US Navy captain ordered a military funeral for a kamikaze pilot during WWII. Here's why
Off the coast of Japan 80 years ago, a U.S. naval captain ordered his battleship to hold a burial at sea for a kamikaze pilot who died slamming his fighter plane into the American vessel
April 11, 2025
Asia|World
Worker rescued from collapsed subway construction site in South Korea
South Korean rescue workers on Saturday pulled a man from a collapsed subway construction site near the capital of Seoul and continued searching for another believed to be trapped inside
April 11, 2025
Americas|Asia|Business|Political|World
Xi and Lula step up meetings, firming China-Brazil ties with eyes on Trump
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will travel to China next month for his third meeting with President Xi Jinping since taking office in 2023,
April 11, 2025
Asia|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
US bond yields rise, dollar down as turbulent week comes to an end
Benchmark 10-year U.S.
April 11, 2025
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Indian gas firm GAIL seeks 26% stake in US LNG
GAIL India Ltd issued a tender on Friday to buy an up to 26% stake in a liquefied natural gas project in the United States combined with a 15-year gas import deal,
April 11, 2025
Asia|Crime|World
60 years ago, she bit the tongue of the man who allegedly tried to rape her. Now, she’s trying to overturn her conviction
60 years ago, she bit the tongue of the man who allegedly tried to rape her. Now, she’s trying to overturn her conviction
April 11, 2025
Asia|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
US stocks jump and the bond market swings to cap Wall Street’s chaotic and historic week
U.S. stocks jumped in another manic day on Wall Street, but the falling value of the U.S. dollar and other swings in financial markets suggest worries about President Donald Trump’s trade war remain high
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
China's rare earth exports grind to a halt as trade war controls bite
Shipments of seven rare earths placed on an export control list last week by Beijing have ground to halt, three sources said, raising the risk of shortages
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World
US chipmakers outsourcing manufacturing will escape China's tariffs
U.S. chipmakers that outsource manufacturing will be exempt from China's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports, according to a notice by the main
April 11, 2025
Asia|Australia|Political|World
Another foreign judge quits Hong Kong's highest court amid national security crackdown
An Australian judge became the latest foreigner to resign from Hong Kong's highest court before the end of his term on Friday as a
April 11, 2025
Asia|Health|Political|World
The UN decries ongoing combat in Myanmar as earthquake relief faces big challenges
Human rights experts for the United Nations are expressing urgent concern about ongoing military operations in Myanmar’s civil war, despite ceasefires called by major parties to facilitate relief efforts after the country’s devastating March 28 earthquake
April 11, 2025
Asia|Australia|Education|Lifestyle|Travel|World
She was in a candlelit hut in the Himalayas. Then her future husband walked through the door
She was in a candlelit hut in the Himalayas. Then her future husband walked through the door
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
Japan braces for talks on yen, BOJ in trade negotiatons with US
Japan is gearing up for trade negotiations with the United States that will likely touch on the thorny topic of currency policy, with some
April 10, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|US
Thailand will cut tariffs on US corn imports, minister says
Thailand will cut tariffs on imports of corn from the United States, but volumes still need to be finalised, the finance minister said on Friday.
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
India, US finalise terms of reference for first phase of trade deal, Indian official says
India and the U.S. have finalised terms of reference for talks over the first part of a bilateral trade deal, an Indian trade official said on
April 11, 2025
Arts|Asia|Entertainment|Political|World
Pikachu protesters, Studio Ghibli memes and the subversive power of cuteness
Cute characters are often vulnerable, innocent and lovable – and therein lies their power.
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Ten trading days that shook financial markets
The pain, said Shuntaro Takeuchi, was 10 out of 10.
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political
Asian spot prices slip to near 1-year low on weak demand, recession concerns
(This April 11 story has been corrected to fix the headline; say 1-year low, not 8-month, in paragraph 1, and change LNG price for mid-May to $11.80, not late July, in paragraph 2) By Emily Chow
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Facing Trump tariffs, Vietnam eyes crackdown on some China trade
In hope of avoiding punishing U.S. tariffs, Vietnam is prepared to crack down on Chinese goods being shipped to the United States via its territory and will
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Q&A: What has China done so far? What could China do next?
A reordering of global trading relationships could be underway as the world’s two largest economies clash and relations spiral into a trade war
April 11, 2025
Asia|Political
South Korea's ousted Yoon moves back to apartment with 11 pets, security
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol moved back on Friday with his wife and their 11 dogs and cats to their apartment in an upscale district of Seoul, close to the prosecutors
April 11, 2025
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Political
China delays approval for Geely, BYD investment plans in Latin America, sources say
China is delaying approval for plans by Chinese automakers Geely and BYD to produce cars in Latin America as U.S. tariffs fuel trade and economic uncertainties, two people with knowledge
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy
India's industrial output at 6-month low in February
India's industrial output in February was its weakest since August 2024, hurt by slowing manufacturing and mining sector growth, government data released on Friday showed.
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
In trade crisis, China courts the EU as a hedge against Trump
China is looking to mend a strained trading relationship with the European Union, the last open major market for its products, to weather a trade war with the United
April 11, 2025
Asia|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Market distress could see trillions of dollar holdings seek currency protection
As Donald Trump's grand plan to redefine global trade whipsaws the U.S. dollar, investors who hold tens of trillions' worth assets in the currency may for the
April 11, 2025
Asia|Political|World
China has told Hong Kong's last major opposition party to disband, members say
Five senior members of Hong Kong's Democratic Party, the city's biggest and last remaining major opposition party, say that Chinese
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Xi says China ‘not afraid’ as Beijing raises tariffs on US goods to 125% in latest escalation of trade war
Xi says China ‘not afraid’ as Beijing raises tariffs on US goods to 125% in latest escalation of trade war
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
South Korea trade envoy says US showed willingness to reach deal over tariffs
South Korea's top trade envoy said on Friday his U.S. counterpart signaled a willingness to reach a deal over tariffs and that Seoul will negotiate in the best interests of the
April 11, 2025
Asia|Crime|Election|Political|World
Ousted South Korean President Yoon embraces supporters after leaving presidential residence
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol left the presidential residence in Seoul on Friday for his private home, a week after the Constitutional Court removed him from office over his ill-fated imposition of martial law in December
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political
China's Q1 GDP growth set to slow to 5.1%, as Trump 2.0 raises heat on policymakers
China's economy likely slowed down in the first quarter while 2025 growth is expected to lag last year's pace, a Reuters poll showed, ramping up pressure for more
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|US
Chinese electronics company Anker starts raising prices on Amazon
China's Anker, one of Amazon's largest sellers offering products from power banks to phone cases, has raised prices on a fifth of its products on the U.S. platform since
April 11, 2025
Asia|Election|Political|World
Hong Kong's rocky democratic road under Chinese rule
Hong Kong's main opposition Democratic Party is considering disbanding amid a years-long national security crackdown by China after mass pro-democracy protests in 2019.
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Political
China, EU must oppose tariff 'bullying', Xi tells Spanish PM
President Xi Jinping told Spain's prime minister on Friday that China and the European Union must join together in defending globalisation and
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Riders on the storm
The global trade war might have been reduced to a battle between Beijing and Washington for now, but a bruising week for markets has left policymakers at the ECB and in emerging economies
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
China's March exports likely got front-loading lift before Trump's new tariffs took effect
China's exports likely picked up pace in March, as factories rushed out shipments ahead of U.S.
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Mighty U.S. dollar feels heat as Trump's tariffs spark trade turmoil
In just a week, the dollar has gone from a safe haven to investors' whipping boy as U.S.
April 11, 2025
Asia|Crime|Election|Political
Fake accounts drove praise of Duterte and now target Philippine election
A sophisticated network of fake social media accounts sprang to the impassioned defence of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte after he was sent to the
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Technology
Tesla stops taking new orders in China for two imported, US-made models
Tesla has suspended taking new orders for Model S and Model X vehicles on its Chinese website, Reuters checks showed on Friday, as the world's two largest economies exchange blows
April 11, 2025
Asia|Crime|World
Japan’s biggest Yakuza crime group pledges to end decade-long gang war
Japan’s biggest Yakuza crime group pledges to end decade-long gang war
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
Taiwan to be one of first to talk tariffs with US, president says
Taiwan is to be included in the first batch of trading partners to hold talks with Washington, President Lai Ching-te said on Friday, as his economy
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology
From Daikin to Samsung, companies fight Modi over e-waste policy
India wants to tackle its mounting e-waste problem. Global electronics companies say the cost is too high.
April 11, 2025
Asia|Political|World
China's Xi to visit Southeast Asia as trade conflict with US widens
Chinese President Xi Jinping begins a three-nation tour of Southeast Asia next week, his first overseas trip this year, aiming to consolidate ties with some of China's closest
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets
Shein gains UK approval for London IPO, awaits China nod, sources say
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein has secured approval from Britain's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for its planned initial public
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Political
China's Xi tells Spanish PM that partnership needed, no mention of talks with US
China and the West should join in supporting multilateralism and open cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping has told Spain’s visiting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, underscoring China’s opposition to U.S. demands amid global economic uncertainty caused by a chaotic U.S. tariff policy
April 11, 2025
Asia|Crime|Political|World
In a first, Taiwan charges Chinese ship captain with damaging undersea cables
Taiwan prosecutors on Friday for the first time charged a Chinese ship captain with intentionally damaging undersea cables off the island in February,
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance
Growth risks to nudge India central bank towards deeper rate cuts, economists say
The Reserve Bank of India's rate-cutting cycle could be deeper than expected as downside risks to growth and a benign inflation outlook could prompt the central
April 11, 2025
Asia|World
China pledges $137 million for Myanmar earthquake relief
China has pledged emergency humanitarian assistance of 1 billion yuan ($137 million) to earthquake-stricken Myanmar, its embassy in the southeast Asian nation said.
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance
Japan household inflation expectations rise, keep BOJ rate hike view alive
Japanese households' inflation expectations heightened in the three months to March, a Bank of Japan survey showed on Friday, keeping the central bank under pressure
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance
Japan inflation probably accelerated in March on rice price rise - Reuters poll
Japan's core inflation probably accelerated in March from the previous month as rice prices rose, a Reuters poll showed, a sign of persistent cost pressure that is likely to
April 11, 2025
Asia|Election|Political
Ousted South Korean President Yoon leaves official residence
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol returned to his private home on Friday from the official residence after his removal from office, with crowds
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political
China, Japan, S.Korea central bank deputies discussed US tariffs
China, Japan and South Korea finance and central bank officials met and discussed the impact of U.S. tariffs on the global and regional macroeconomic situation, China's central bank
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Japan's Nikkei slumps on trade war worries, stronger yen
Japan's Nikkei share average slumped on Friday in a brutal end to a volatile week as investors worried about the economic fallout from the rapidly escalating U.S.-China trade war as
April 10, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy
Philippines central bank chief signals cautious path on rate cuts
The Philippine central bank is taking a cautious approach to policy easing this year to avoid overheating the economy and reigniting inflation, which has been on a downward trend,
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance
Berkshire Hathaway prices yen bonds totalling $627 million
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has priced a 6-tranche yen denominated bond totalling 90 billion yen ($626.70 million), according to a term sheet
April 11, 2025
Arts|Asia|Environment|Technology|World
Architect Sou Fujimoto: Expo 2025 is ‘a precious opportunity to come together’
Architect Sou Fujimoto: Expo 2025 is ‘a precious opportunity to come together’
April 11, 2025
Americas|Asia|MidEast|Political|World
South Korea establishes diplomatic relations with Syria, a longtime friend of rival North Korea
South Korea has established diplomatic relations with Syria’s new Islamist government months after longtime leader Bashar Assad was ousted
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Travel
Hotel chain Hyatt bets on India's population boom to fuel growth
Hyatt Hotels is betting on India's rising population and consumer spending power to help the U.S. hotel chain keep up revenue growth in the double-digit percentage
April 10, 2025
Africa|Asia|Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
China speaks with Saudi Arabia, South Africa about response to US tariffs
China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao had discussions with his Saudi Arabian and South African counterparts to exchange views on responding to the United States' "reciprocal
April 10, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance
Country Garden secures key bondholder group support for offshore debt overhaul
Chinese property developer Country Garden said on Friday it had reached an agreement with a key bondholder group and was close to finalising negotiations
April 10, 2025
Asia|MidEast|Political|World
South Korea establishes diplomatic ties with Syria, a North Korea ally
South Korea and Syria have signed an agreement in Damascus establishing diplomatic relations, the South Korean foreign ministry said on Friday, opening new ties with a traditional
April 10, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
US tariffs on Philippines could affect weapons deal, ambassador says
Imposing tariffs on U.S. imports from the Philippines could affect the U.S. ally's ability to afford U.S. weapons systems and a long-
April 10, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets
US stocks dive as euphoria on Wall Street reverts to fear about US-China trade war
U.S. stocks surrendered a chunk of their historic gains from the day before as President Donald Trump’s trade war continues to threaten the economy
April 09, 2025
Asia|Political|World
Myanmar’s deadly earthquake exposes void left by US in global disaster responses
Myanmar’s deadly earthquake exposes void left by US in global disaster responses
April 10, 2025
Asia|Science
Jawbone dredged up from the seafloor expands the range of a mysterious species of ancient human
Jawbone dredged up from the seafloor expands the range of a mysterious species of ancient human
April 10, 2025
Americas|Asia|Crime|Political|World
Canadian wanted for 2008 Mumbai attacks arrives in India after US extradition
A Pakistani-born Canadian businessman accused of helping orchestrate the 2008 attacks in Mumbai, one of India's deadliest, arrived in New Delhi on Thursday after the U.S.
April 10, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Chinese tea brand Chagee targets $5.1 billion valuation in US IPO amid choppy market conditions
Chinese tea chain Chagee said on Thursday it was targeting a valuation of up to $5.1 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, braving choppy market
April 10, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe
EU, China will look into setting minimum prices on electric vehicles, EU says
The European Union and China have agreed to look into setting minimum prices of Chinese-made electric vehicles instead of tariffs imposed by the EU last year, a European Commission
April 10, 2025
Asia|Science
Ancient jawbone from Taiwan belongs to a mysterious group of human ancestors, scientists say
Researchers say a fossil jawbone discovered in Taiwan belonged to an enigmatic group of early human ancestors
April 10, 2025
Asia|Political|US|World
China, North Korea and Russia military cooperation raises threats in the Pacific, US official warns
The top U.S. commander in the Pacific is warning senators that the military support that China and North Korea are providing to Russia in its war on Ukraine risks security in his region as Moscow provides critical military assistance to both in return
April 10, 2025
Asia|Europe|Political|World
China warns against 'irresponsible' remarks after Kyiv claim on Chinese fighters
China reaffirmed its support on Thursday for peace efforts in Ukraine and said relevant parties should avoid "irresponsible remarks", in an apparent jab at President Volodymyr
April 10, 2025
Asia|Business|Political|Technology|US
Intel CEO invested in hundreds of Chinese companies, some with military ties
By Eduardo Baptista, Stephen Nellis and Max A.
April 10, 2025
Asia|Business|Political|Technology
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan's wide-ranging investments in China
By Eduardo Baptista, Stephen Nellis and Max A.
April 10, 2025
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy
Chilean miner Codelco logging strong Q2 demand from China, chairman says
Chilean copper giant Codelco is seeing strong demand for the red metal from China in the second quarter, the firm's chairman told Reuters on Thursday.
April 10, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World
China reaches out to others as Trump layers on tariffs
China is reaching out to other nations as the U.S. layers on tariffs, in what appears to be an attempt by Beijing to form a united front to compel Washington to retreat
April 10, 2025
Asia|Crime|Economy|Education|MidEast|Political|World
Taliban morality enforcers arrest men for having the wrong hairstyle or skipping mosque, UN says
The Taliban morality police in Afghanistan have detained men and their barbers over hairstyles and others for missing prayers at mosques during the holy month of Ramadan
April 10, 2025
Asia|Travel|World
50 years later, Vietnam's battlefields draw retrospective veterans and other tourists
Hamburger Hill, Hue, the Ia Drang Valley, Khe Sanh: Some remember the Vietnam War battles from the headlines of the 1960s and 1970s, others from movies and history books
April 10, 2025
Asia|Election|Political
South Korean opposition leader Lee opens presidential bid following Yoon's ouster
South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, widely seen as the front-runner in a presidential by-election triggered by the removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol last week over his ill-fated imposition of martial law, officially announced his presidential bid on Thursday, vowing to heal a starkly divided nation through economic growth
April 10, 2025
Asia|Europe|Political|US|World
Ukraine says more than 150 Chinese mercenaries are fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Ukraine has expanded on its claim that significant numbers of Chinese nationals are fighting for Russia’s invading army, saying it had gathered detailed intelligence on more than 150 mercenaries Moscow allegedly recruited through social media
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
In stunning U-turn, Trump walks back some tariffs, triggering historic market rally
In a stunning reversal, U.S.
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World
South Korea trade envoy says Trump's tariff pause leaves room for negotiations
South Korea's top trade envoy Cheong In-kyo said on Thursday that U.S.
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Wall Street's euphoria sends US stocks to historic gains after Trump pauses most of his tariffs
U.S. stocks soared to one of their best days in history on a euphoric Wall Street after President Donald Trump said he would back off on most of his tariffs temporarily
April 09, 2025
Asia|Crime|Europe|Political|World
Ukrainian intelligence has identified 155 Chinese citizens fighting for Russia, Zelensky says
Ukrainian intelligence has identified 155 Chinese citizens fighting for Russia, Zelensky says
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
The Latest: S&P 500 soars 9.5% to one of its biggest gains since WWII after Trump limits tariffs
Stocks surged to one of their biggest gains since World War II after President Donald Trump paused his tariffs against most other nations, as investors had desperately hoped he would
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
US stocks surge, dollar gains in dramatic relief rally as Trump pauses tariffs
Stock indexes posted their biggest one-day gains in years, with the S&P 500 recording its largest rise since 2008, while the dollar gained and Treasuries
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
US stocks skyrocket higher after Trump signals shift in trade policy
US stocks skyrocket higher after Trump signals shift in trade policy
April 09, 2025
Asia|Europe|Political|World
Zelenskiy says at least 155 Chinese nationals fighting on Russia's side
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Ukrainian intelligence had information about 155 Chinese citizens fighting for the Russian military against
April 09, 2025
Asia|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets
G7 chair Canada speaks to Japan, EU about market stability
Canada, chair of the Group of Seven advanced economies, is working with Japan and the European Union to maintain global stability in
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Oil jumps 4% after Trump pauses tariffs on many countries, raises China levy
Oil prices climbed more than 4% on Wednesday, bouncing back from four-year lows earlier in the session, after U.S.
April 09, 2025
Asia|Food|MidEast|Political|US|World
US restores urgent food aid, except in Afghanistan and Yemen, two of the world’s poorest countries
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has reversed cuts in emergency food aid to several nations but maintained them in Afghanistan and Yemen, two of the world’s poorest countries
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Travel|World
This is the world’s best airport for 2025, according to Skytrax
This is the world’s best airport for 2025, according to Skytrax
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets
Energy, metals and grains surge after Trump tariff pause
Oil prices surged from a four-year low on Wednesday and gold rallied in a broad-based commodities and equity market rebound after U.S.
April 09, 2025
Asia|Australia|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets
US dollar rebounds against safe-haven currencies after Trump pauses tariffs
The U.S. dollar rebounded against safe-haven currencies including the yen and Swiss franc on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Political
Spain defends closer trade ties with China after US warns against 'cutting own throat'
Spain will pursue closer trade ties with China in the interests of its citizens and of the EU, its agriculture minister Luis Planas said on Wednesday, rejecting a U.S. warning that
April 09, 2025
Asia|Political|US|World
US Pacific commander to advocate 'most strongly' for USAID to Pacific Islands
The head of U.S. forces for the Indo-Pacific, Admiral Samuel Paparo, said on Wednesday he would be advocating "most strongly" for the continuation of USAID funding to the Pacific
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
US bond rout leaves investors bruised despite Trump pause on tariffs
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April 09, 2025
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Political
CK Hutchison invested $1.7 billion in Panama, surpassing obligations, it says
A company controlled by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison has invested $1.7 billion in two ports near the Panama Canal, it said on Wednesday, surpassing
April 09, 2025
Asia|Political|Technology|World
In Myanmar, internet shutdowns hinder earthquake aid response
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April 09, 2025
Asia|Election|Political|US
Fact check: Trump falsely claims Biden ‘terminated’ South Korea deal Biden actually made
Fact check: Trump falsely claims Biden ‘terminated’ South Korea deal Biden actually made
April 09, 2025
Asia|Science|Technology|World
Soil from the moon's far side suggests drier conditions than the side facing Earth
Soil and rocks returned from the moon's far side suggest it may be drier than the side constantly facing Earth
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US|World
China slaps restrictions on 18 US firms over Trump tariffs
China's commerce ministry slapped restrictions on more than a dozen U.S. defence firms on Wednesday after President Donald Trump made good on his threat to
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance
Indonesians rush to gold as rupiah and stocks plunge amid US tariff worries
Hundreds of Indonesians are flocking to buy gold bars, betting that the precious metal's value could shield them from tougher economic times ahead as the currency
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|US|World
Has Trump cancelled Christmas? China's decorations makers report no US orders
Chinese producers of plastic Christmas trees and other festive decorations say orders from U.S. clients, which are crucial for their business
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US
China's premier vows more proactive macroeconomic policies amid 'external shocks'
China needs to implement more proactive macroeconomic policies and roll them out in a timely manner as "external shocks" have put pressures to China's economic stabilisation,
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Crime|Europe|Finance
Tycoon Vijay Mallya loses appeal against UK bankruptcy order
Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya on Wednesday lost an appeal against a bankruptcy order made by London's High Court over a more than 1 billion-pound ($1.28 billion) debt to lenders
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Environment
Lego opens a toy factory in Vietnam it plans to run entirely on clean energy
Lego has opened a $1 billion factory in Vietnam that it says will make toys without adding planet-warming gas to the atmosphere by relying entirely on clean energy
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Pakistan says US companies seek to invest in the country's untapped minerals sector
Pakistan says U.S. companies are interested in investing in the country's largely untapped minerals sector
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political
India weighs export support measures amid U.S. tariff hike, say government sources
India is considering measures such as extending interest subsidies on bank loans and offering incentives to help exporters to diversify amid rising global uncertainty after the
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
Shipping group Mitsui O.S.K. to seize opportunities as tariffs drive trade route shift -CEO says
Mitsui O.S.K.
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
China censors some tariff-related content on social media
China began censoring some tariff-related content on social media on Wednesday after U.S. "reciprocal" tariffs on dozens of countries took effect,
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Food
Wave of US soybeans set to reach China's shores despite tariffs
China is set to receive about 3 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans in April-May, according to sources and shipping data, despite new higher tariffs on
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
Yuan falls to 2007 lows as US tariffs on China kick in
China's yuan ended at its weakest level in more than 17 years on Wednesday after its offshore counterpart fell to a record low overnight, as an escalating Sino-U.S.
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Political|Technology|World
China says any TikTok deal has to comply with Chinese law
China on Wednesday said that any deal for TikTok had to comply with Chinese law, reiterating an earlier stance when asked about U.S.
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World
China vows ‘resolute and effective measures’ after Trump’s 104% tariffs take effect
China vows ‘resolute and effective measures’ after Trump’s 104% tariffs take effect
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology
China's car exports under pressure as Trump tariffs roil overseas markets
China's car exports will likely face greater than forecast pressure this year as U.S. tariff hikes hit the economies of important overseas markets hard, potentially curbing consumer
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe
Toymaker Lego opens Vietnam factory, taking production closer to key markets
Toymaker Lego has opened a new factory in southern Vietnam, it said on Wednesday, as the company aims for long-term growth in the Asia Pacific region and
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Market meltdown as U.S. tariffs kick in, bonds at the epicentre
Global markets were took a beating again on Wednesday as U.S.
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology
Apple supplier Luxshare weighs manufacturing in U.S. to tackle tariffs
Apple supplier Luxshare is in talks with customers on ways to respond to U.S. tariffs by shifting more production outside China, including the
April 09, 2025
Asia|Crime|Education|Political|World
US ‘alarmed’ as American faces years in jail on charges of insulting Thai monarchy
US ‘alarmed’ as American faces years in jail on charges of insulting Thai monarchy
April 08, 2025
Asia|MidEast|Political|World
Indonesia offers to temporarily shelter wounded and orphaned Palestinians from Gaza
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto says that his country will offer temporary shelter to Palestinian medical evacuees and children orphaned by the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
April 09, 2025
Asia|Economy|Health|Political|World
Myanmar still in desperate need after quake, Thailand says
Quake-stricken Myanmar is still in desperate need of medical assistance, field hospitals and shelters, Thailand's foreign minister said, stressing the importance of a
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Seven & i quarterly profit slides as it seeks to fend off Couche-Tard bid
Japan's Seven & i Holdings said on Wednesday fourth-quarter profit dropped 15%, a result that could hamper its ability to fend off a takeover attempt by Canada's
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets
China plans high-level meet to craft support measures after US tariff hikes, say sources
China's top leaders plan to meet as soon as Wednesday to hammer out measures to boost the economy and stabilise capital markets, people with knowledge of the matter said, as trade war with
April 09, 2025
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Famous North Korean assassin who became a pastor in the South following failed 1968 mission dies
Kim Shin-jo, a prominent North Korean commando who resettled in South Korea as a pastor after his daring mission to assassinate then South Korean President Park Chung-hee in 1968 failed, has died
April 09, 2025
Asia|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine says it captured two Chinese nationals fighting in Russian army
Ukraine says it captured two Chinese nationals fighting in Russian army
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|US
Asian buyers shun US farm goods, hit by ship crunch and trade war
Asian buyers are reducing purchases of U.S. agricultural goods as Washington's planned fees on China-linked vessels and sweeping import duties on key regional
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|US
CF Industries forms JV with JERA, Mitsui for $4 billion low-carbon ammonia plant
CF Industries said on Tuesday it has formed a joint venture with Japan's largest power generator, JERA, and trading house Mitsui & Co to build one of the world's largest low-carbon ammonia
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
South Korea holds 'shipbuilding card' in US tariff negotiations, minister says
South Korea's trade and industry minister Ahn Duk-geun said on Wednesday that potential cooperation with Washington in the shipbuilding sector is a "very important
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
India cenbank cuts rates, changes stance to 'accommodative' as US tariffs add to growth risks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lowered its key repo rate on Wednesday for a second consecutive time and changed its monetary policy stance
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Bank Indonesia says will act boldly to maintain rupiah stability
Indonesia's central bank will act boldly to maintain rupiah stability by intervening in the spot, domestic non-deliverable forwards, and bond markets, a deputy
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World
China vows resolute measures as Trump's 104% tariffs kick in
China on Wednesday vowed to take resolute and effective measures to safeguard its rights and interests, after U.S.
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Europe|Political
EU's Sefcovic postpones Vietnam visit amid tariff crisis
European trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic has postponed a planned trip to Vietnam this week due to "the latest international developments," the EU delegation in Hanoi said.
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Samsung SDI cuts share sale price, as shaky global markets hit Asian deals
South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI, is cutting by 14% the price of new shares it will sell to raise 2 trillion won ($1.4 billion), as the global markets' selloff triggered by U.S.
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance
BOJ's Ueda sticks to rate-hike stance but signals focus on risks
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday the central bank will continue to raise interest rates if the economy keeps recovering, but will scrutinise "without pre-
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance
China's March bank loans seen rebounding as trade tensions escalate - Reuters poll
China's new yuan loans likely rebounded in March after a sharp fall in February, a Reuters poll showed on Wednesday, as policymakers pledged fresh
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Technology
Foxconn eyes Japan for electric vehicle growth, seeks partnerships
Taiwan's Foxconn sees Japan as a big opportunity for growing its electric vehicle business and hopes to agree on partnerships with Japanese companies as soon as possible, an
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Stock Markets|US
Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing seen posting 14% jump in Q2 profit as tariffs loom
The operator of Uniqlo, Japan's Fast Retailing, is expected to post another quarter of strong earnings on Thursday, but the focus will be on how the global clothing
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
PMs of Vietnam, Spain stress importance of free trade as Trump tariffs hit
The leaders of Vietnam and Spain on Wednesday pledged to boost economic ties and defence cooperation and voiced their support for upholding free trade, at a time when both are hit
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance
Instant View: India central bank cuts rates, changes stance to "accommodative"
The Reserve Bank of India cut its key repo rate on Wednesday for a second consecutive time and changed its monetary policy stance to "accommodative" from "neutral" to boost the sluggish
April 09, 2025
Asia|Crime|Political|World
After retrial, Hong Kong court jails social worker to nearly 4 years for rioting
A Hong Kong court sentenced a prominent social worker on Wednesday to 3 years and 9 months imprisonment for rioting during the city's 2019 pro-democracy protests,
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy
Malaysia cbank says U.S. tariffs will have impact but economy is diversified
The 24% tariff rate imposed by the United States on Malaysian exports could affect growth although policies already in place will help to mitigate the impact, Malaysia's
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Markets cower as 104% tariffs on China begin
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee As the next leg of the rapidly escalating trade war comes into view, investors remain shell-shocked, extending a deep stock
April 09, 2025
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Social worker imprisoned nearly 4 years for mediation attempts at Hong Kong protests
A Hong Kong social worker has been sentenced to three years and nine months in prison for rioting after she tried to mediate between protesters and police at the 2019 anti-government protests
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Chinese brokerages promise market support, firms set buybacks as trade war intensifies
Top Chinese brokerages have pledged to help steady domestic share prices in a concerted effort, the Shanghai bourse said, and scores of listed companies unveiled stock
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|US
Taiwan hopes for quick agreement with US on tariffs, stocks swoon again
Taiwan hopes that it can come to a quick agreement with the United States to resolve tariffs and has already approached Washington to discuss the issue, a senior Taiwanese official
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
Vietnam's deputy PM to meet US's Bessent, Boeing on Wednesday, schedule shows
Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister is set to talk on Wednesday with U.S.
April 09, 2025
Asia|Election|Political
Seoul mayor Oh Se-hoon to announce bid for South Korea presidency, Yonhap reports
The mayor of Seoul, Oh Se-hoon, will announce his bid for the South Korean presidency, Yonhap News Agency reported on Wednesday.
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US
Japan's Nikkei falls nearly 4% on slowdown fears as US tariffs take effect
Japan's Nikkei share average slipped on Wednesday, ending nearly 4% lower in a broad sell-off, as traders gauged concerns over a potential economic slowdown amid an intensifying trade
April 08, 2025
Asia|Political|World
North Korean leader's sister denounces denuclearization calls, saying nuclear status is permanent
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday mocked Washington and its Asian allies for what she called their “daydream” of denuclearizing the North, insisting that the country will never give up its nuclear weapons program
April 09, 2025
Asia|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says 2 Chinese were caught fighting alongside Russia
Ukraine's president says the military has captured two Chinese men fighting alongside the Russian army in the eastern Donetsk region
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political
Japan rules out using US Treasury holdings to counter Trump tariffs
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato on Wednesday ruled out using the country's U.S.
April 09, 2025
Asia|Election|Political
South Korea opposition leader Lee signals presidential run as race starts
South Korea's main opposition party head Lee Jae-myung said on Wednesday he was stepping down as party leader, amid expectations that the current populist
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US
Japan, US may discuss FX in trade talks, Finance Minister Kato says
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Wednesday trade negotiations with the United States could include discussions on foreign exchange rates.
April 09, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
Tariffs on China set to rise to at least 104% on Wednesday, White House says
Tariffs on China set to rise to at least 104% on Wednesday, White House says
April 08, 2025
Asia|Crime|Education|Political|World
US says it is alarmed by American academic's arrest in Thailand
The U.S.
April 09, 2025
Asia|MidEast|Political|World
Indonesia ready to shelter Palestinians impacted by war in Gaza
Indonesia is ready to temporarily shelter Palestinians hit by the war in Gaza, President Prabowo Subianto said on Wednesday, estimating there could be 1,000 in the first wave, as he
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political
BOJ sticks to rate-hike stance but signals pause on US tariff risks
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank must scrutinise "without preconception" whether the economy is on track to meet its projection, suggesting the
April 08, 2025
Asia|Travel
The ‘Shinkansen kiss’: Japan’s little-known rail spectacle that attracts trainspotters from around the world
The ‘Shinkansen kiss’: Japan’s little-known rail spectacle that attracts trainspotters from around the world
April 09, 2025
Asia|Political|US|World
See how China responded to Vance’s ‘Chinese peasants’ comment
China slammed US Vice President JD Vance for his comments about “Chinese peasants” in an interview with Fox News that has drawn widespread ire and ridicule on China’s internet – and comparisons with Vance’s own self-proclaimed “hillbilly” background.
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
South Korea announces emergency measures for auto industry hit by US tariffs
South Korea on Wednesday announced emergency support measures for its auto sector, seeking to reduce the blow of U.S.
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy
In China, whispers of change as some companies tell staff to work less
A handful of major Chinese companies like home appliance maker Midea have new badges of honour this year: mandatory clock-off times for
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World
US tariffs, China slowdown cloud developing Asia's growth outlook, says ADB
The full implementation of U.S. tariffs could cut developing Asia's growth by about a third of a percentage point this year and nearly a full percentage point in 2026, the Asian
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Goldman Sachs sees downside risk to current 4.5% GDP forecast for China
Continued tariff escalation between the United States and China presents a downside risk to a 2025 full-year real GDP forecast of 4.5% for China, Goldman Sachs said in a note.
April 08, 2025
Asia|Political|Technology|US|World
Western intelligence agencies warn spyware threat targeting Taiwan, Tibetan rights advocates
Western intelligence agencies warned on Tuesday of an increasing threat from Beijing's security services to use malicious mobile phone applications to surveil Taiwanese
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
US stocks dive after another stunning reversal as uncertainty reigns about Trump's tariffs
U.S. stocks dove following another stunning reversal
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy
Trade war pressures South Korea to cut rates faster and deeper
South Korea's central bank may be forced to bring forward or deepen interest rate cuts this year as Asia's fourth-largest economy grapples with the risk of recession
April 08, 2025
Asia|Political|World
North Korea says its status as a nuclear weapons state can never be reversed, KCNA says
North Korea's status as a nuclear weapons state can never be reversed, no matter how much the United States and its Asian allies demand it, state media reported on Wednesday, citing
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Stocks slide again as US forges ahead with 104% tariffs on China
The United States said on Tuesday that 104% duties on imports from China will take effect shortly after midnight, even as
April 08, 2025
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Oil settles down $1 at four-year low as US-China trade war escalates
Oil prices settled down more than $1 a barrel on Tuesday at a four-year low as investors priced in an increasing likelihood of a recession due to the
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
The Latest: US stocks drop again as uncertainty reigns about Trump's tariffs
U.S. stocks dropped after a second day of stunning reversals
April 08, 2025
Asia|Economy|Political|US|World
US Senate confirms Japan ambassador as tariffs complicate ties
The U.S.
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets
Stocks, oil fall as US-China tariff war escalates
Major stock indexes fell on Tuesday as the trade war between the United States and China intensified, while oil prices and the U.S. dollar also eased.
April 08, 2025
Asia|Europe|Political|World
Chinese nationals captured fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Zelenskiy says
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that Ukrainian forces had captured two Chinese men fighting for Russia in eastern Ukraine, potentially threatening
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
US considers adjusting port fee plan for Chinese vessels after pushback, sources say
President Donald Trump's administration is considering softening its proposed fee on China-linked ships visiting U.S. ports after a flood
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
Trump optimistic after call about tariffs with South Korea
U.S.
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Political|Technology|US
TSMC could face $1 billion or more fine from US probe, sources say
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing could face a penalty of $1 billion or more to settle a U.S. export control investigation over a chip it made that ended up inside a
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Euro gains after reports German parties agree on coalition, China's offshore yuan hits record low
The Euro gained on Tuesday following reports that German political parties had agreed to form a coalition, while the U.S. dollar
April 08, 2025
Asia|MidEast|Political|US|World
Iran's foreign minister says he will have indirect talks with US envoy over Tehran's nuclear program
Iran’s foreign minister says he’ll meet with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Oman for the first negotiations under the Trump administration seeking to halt Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
Trump says Japan sending team for talks, Japan urges him to rethink tariffs
Japan is sending a team to negotiate on trade, U.S.
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Political
Spain's PM heads east to build bridges in China, Vietnam amid US tariff fallout
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will be the first of a series of European leaders to head east following the announcement by U.S.
April 08, 2025
Asia|Election|Political
Most Singaporeans yet to pick a party ahead of election, poll shows
A majority of Singaporeans have yet to decide which party to vote for ahead of a general election this year, but most of those who have made up their minds would back the ruling
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Europe|Technology
Stellantis stops making Leapmotor EV in Poland, eyes other options
Stellantis has stopped making its Chinese partner Leapmotor's T03 small electric car in Poland and is assessing alternative production options, the Franco-Italian automaker said on
April 08, 2025
Asia|Europe|Science|Technology|World
Russia takes an American astronaut to the space station
A Russian spacecraft safely delivered an American astronaut Jonathan Kim and two Russian cosmonauts to the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday, a flight hailed
April 08, 2025
Asia|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Taiwan activates $15 billion stock stabilisation fund after precipitous falls
Taiwan authorised the activation of its $15 billion stock stabilisation fund on Tuesday to prop up the market after two days of sharp falls in reaction to U.S.
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World
As China and the US spar, countries brainstorm over how to cope with the trade war
As President Donald Trump and China spar over tariff hikes and other retaliatory moves, governments elsewhere are brainstorming over strategies for coping with the trade war between the world’s top two economies
April 08, 2025
Arts|Asia|Lifestyle|Travel
Daruma dolls are one of Japan’s most popular souvenirs. But where do they come from?
Daruma dolls are one of Japan’s most popular souvenirs. But where do they come from?
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
China says it will 'fight to the end' after Trump threatens to impose still more tariffs
China says it will “fight to the end” and take countermeasures against the United States to safeguard its own interests after President Donald Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|US|World
Indonesia announces trade concessions for US ahead of talks
Indonesia announced a raft of concessions on U.S. imports Tuesday, including reducing taxes on electronic goods and steel, ahead of trade
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Limited options push China into trade 'war of attrition' with Trump
Beijing, feeling boxed into a corner by the United States' intensifying tariff assault on China and any country that buys or
April 08, 2025
Asia|Crime|Education|Political|World
American academic arrested in Thailand charged with insulting monarchy
An American academic was arrested in Thailand on Tuesday charged with insulting the monarchy, in a rare prosecution of a foreigner under one of the world's strictest lese-majeste
April 08, 2025
Asia|Europe|Political|World
Russia sees no reason to discuss peace with Japan, the Kremlin says
Russia sees no reason to discuss the possibility of signing a long-awaited peace treaty with Japan to formally end World War Two because of Tokyo's unfriendly stance towards Moscow,
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Thailand to increase US imports, lower taxes in tariff response
Thailand will increase U.S. imports, lower some of the higher taxes on American goods and address non-tariff barriers, the finance minister said on Tuesday, as the government seeks
April 08, 2025
Asia|Economy|Political|US|World
China lashes out at JD Vance for comments about ‘Chinese peasants’
China lashes out at JD Vance for comments about ‘Chinese peasants’
April 08, 2025
Asia|Political|World
South Korea's military fires warning shots after North Korean soldiers cross the border
South Korea says its military has fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the border
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy
Citi cuts China GDP growth forecast to 4.2% from 4.7% for 2025
Citi cut China's GDP growth forecast to 4.2% from 4.7% for 2025, citing rising external risks.
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Japan debt deals pulled as tariffs hit deals outlook across Asia
Three Japanese companies have postponed the sale of 100 billion yen ($678.43 million) worth of yen-denominated bonds in the wake of global financial
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets
China's state asset regulator to support firms with share buybacks
China's regulatory body for state assets said on Tuesday it would support central government-owned companies to increase their stock holdings and share buybacks to
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political
China meets with private companies to hear suggestions on dealing with US tariffs
China's state planner said on Tuesday it held a meeting with private domestic companies, including Trina Solar, ride-hailing company Didi and Goertek, to hear suggestions about
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|US
'It's like throwing darts blindfolded'; tariffs take toll on Chinese exporters
Chinese manufacturers of goods from tableware to flooring are flagging profit warnings, scrambling to plan new overseas plants or accelerate offshore projects,
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets
Global hedge funds suffer losses, net leverage drops as market plunges, says Morgan Stanley
Hedge funds tracked by Morgan Stanley globally posted growing losses as markets tumbled last week after U.S.
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World
China sticks to its guns as fresh US tariff threat pushes tensions to the brink
China vowed on Tuesday to "fight to the end" against U.S. tariffs as some citizens railed against President Donald Trump after he singled out
April 08, 2025
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Europe
Porsche Q1 deliveries fall 8% on weaker demand in China and Europe
German sports car maker Porsche delivered 8% fewer vehicles globally in the first quarter, it said on Tuesday, hit by declining demand in China and Europe.
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Indonesian markets feel whiplash of US tariffs after holiday break
Indonesia's stock market sank and the rupiah fell to a record low on Tuesday as markets reopened after an extended holiday break and reacted to global market
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
China agricultural stocks surge amid escalating trade war with US
Chinese agricultural stocks rose sharply on Tuesday as investors bet tariffs would limit U.S. agricultural imports and boost domestic producers, defying a broader market crash sparked by
April 08, 2025
Asia|Election|Political
South Korea will hold a presidential election June 3 to choose Yoon's successor
South Korea will hold a snap presidential election June 3 to choose Yoon Suk Yeol’s successor after the conservative was ousted over his imposition of martial law late last year
April 08, 2025
Asia|Education|Political|World
India overhauls teaching in Himalayan Buddhist monasteries to counter China
India is preparing to roll out its first school curriculum for Buddhist monasteries this month, aiming to unify education programmes and foster patriotism in
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
Singapore PM says US universal tariff doesn't look open for negotiation
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Tuesday a 10% universal tariff rate imposed by the United States does not look open for negotiation and warned of potential
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Taiwan says it can have negotiations with US any time on tariffs
Taiwan can have negotiations with the United States at any time on the tariffs issue, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Tuesday, a day after the
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|US
Pirelli's US business hindered by Sinochem's stake, says Tronchetti Provera
Pirelli is having difficulties investing in the United States because its largest shareholder is China's state-owned Sinochem, the Italian tyremaker's executive vice chairman Marco
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Political
China advises Shein against shifting supply chain, Bloomberg News reports
Fast-fashion retailer Shein is facing opposition from the Chinese government over its plans to shift some production out of the country, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people
April 08, 2025
Asia|Political|World
Taiwan says China using generative AI to ramp up disinformation and 'divide' the island
China is using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to ramp up disinformation against Taiwan to "divide" Taiwan's public, the island's National Security Bureau said.
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US
Trump won't get 'Plaza Accord'-type dollar deal, says ex-Japan FX diplomat
Any U.S. attempt to pull off a 1985 Plaza Accord-type coordinated depreciation of the dollar likely won't work as it would require the consent of China and Europe,
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy
Japan's Seven & i seen booking 24% fall in Q4 profit, adding to takeover pressure
Japanese retailer Seven & i Holdings is
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy
Chinese LNG buyers resell US cargoes as tariffs bite
Chinese buyers of LNG are re-selling U.S.-sourced cargoes as tit-for-tat tariffs drive up import costs, and the trend is set to
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Technology
China's DeepRoute.ai to team up with Qualcomm to develop advanced driver assistance solutions
Chinese autonomous driving technology developer DeepRoute.ai said on Tuesday it will cooperate with Qualcomm to develop "cost-effective" advanced driver assistance solutions based
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Vietnam to buy US defence, security products to tackle trade gap
Vietnam will buy more American goods, including defence and security products, and has asked for a 45-day delay in the imposition of U.S. tariffs, Prime Minister Pham Minh
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Stock Markets
China, Hong Kong stocks rebound with regional markets, Beijing support
China and Hong Kong stocks regained some ground on Tuesday, steadying in the wake of stronger regional markets and government-led support after a brutal selloff triggered by
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy
Japan's bankruptcy filings hit 11-year high in FY2024/25, TSR tally shows
Japan's bankruptcy filings in fiscal 2024 totalled 10,144, the most in 11 years, credit research firm Tokyo Shoko Research (TSR) said on Tuesday, amid rising uncertainties around the
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy
Indonesia inflation rate stays below central bank target zone in March
Indonesia's annual inflation rate was 1.03% in March, the statistics bureau said on Tuesday, missing market expectations and also staying below the central bank's target range for
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets
Hong Kong leader says city will sign more free trade pacts amid 'ruthless' US tariffs
Hong Kong leader John Lee said on Tuesday the city would sign more free trade pacts to diversify its risk amid a global trade war triggered by what
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
China state firms pledge to boost share purchases to calm markets
Chinese state holding companies vowed on Tuesday to increase share investment while a slew of listed firms announced share buybacks as Beijing stepped up efforts to stabilise a
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Japan's Nikkei ends 6% higher on market recovery hopes
Japan's Nikkei share average closed 6% higher on Tuesday, recovering from a 1-1/2-year low hit in the previous session, as investors scooped up stocks, encouraged by signs of a
April 07, 2025
Asia|Celebrity|Entertainment|Political
Pakistani star’s Bollywood return excites fans and riles far right
Pakistani star’s Bollywood return excites fans and riles far right
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
China cenbank says it supports sovereign wealth fund stepping in to support stocks
China's central bank said on Tuesday it supported sovereign wealth fund Central Huijin Investment increasing its holdings in stock market index funds.
April 08, 2025
Asia|Election|Political
South Korea to hold snap presidential election on June 3
South Korea's government has approved June 3 as the date for a snap presidential election, following the removal from office of Yoon Suk Yeol last week over his short-lived
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US
Japan picks economy minister Akazawa to head trade talks with US
Japan's Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa has been appointed as trade negotiator with the United States, the government's top spokesperson said on
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance
South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace slashes capital increase plan to $1.6 billion
South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace will cut the size of a planned fundraising by one-third to 2.3 trillion won ($1.6 billion) to ensure the success of the financing, and
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology
Samsung sees Q1 profit beating estimates as looming tariffs spur chip, phone sales
Samsung Electronics on Tuesday flagged a much smaller-than-feared 0.2% fall in first-quarter operating profit, boosted by solid memory chip
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets
US stocks dip after careening through a manic day following Trump's latest tariff threat
US stocks careened after President Donald Trump threatened to crank his tariffs higher, despite a stunning display showing how much Wall Street wants him to do the opposite
April 06, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Trump threatens to hike China tariffs further as market plunge continues
A global trade war touched off by U.S.
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
The Latest: US stock market closes lower after Trump's latest tariff threats
U.S. stocks careened after President Donald Trump threatened to crank his tariffs higher on Monday
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
US Treasury Secretary Bessent to head trade talks with Japan - Nikkei
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will lead trade negotiations with Japan, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Tuesday.
April 07, 2025
Asia|Economy|Political|US|World
US discusses tariffs, critical minerals, immigration with Pakistan
U.S.
April 07, 2025
Americas|Asia|Election|Political|World
Canada says WeChat news account pushing false narratives about Carney
Canada said on Monday the most popular news account on Chinese social media platform WeChat was pushing false narratives about Prime Minister Mark Carney in a bid to influence the
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Stocks mostly fall in rocky market as tariff war escalates
Most major stock indexes ended a turbulent Monday lower as U.S. President Donald Trump showed no sign of easing up on his global trade war, while U.S.
April 06, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Oil prices slide 2% to near 4-year low as US trade conflict fuels recession fears
Oil prices slid 2% to a near four-year low on Monday on worries U.S.
April 06, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
US dollar weakens against safe-haven Swiss franc as tariff worries ripple through markets
The U.S. dollar weakened against the safe-haven Swiss franc in mixed trading on Monday as concerns about a global recession heightened
April 06, 2025
Asia|Business|Health
Novo preparing for early launch of weight-loss drug Wegovy in India
Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk is looking at an early launch of its blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy in India to better compete with rival Eli Lilly in the
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Nations puzzle over how to respond to US trade war as global markets gyrate
The impact from U.S. President Donald Trump's blast of tariff hikes is reverberating across world markets as America's trading partners puzzle over whether there is room for negotiating better deals
April 07, 2025
Asia|Sports
McLaren can be beaten, but Verstappen must be perfect: 5 takeaways from F1’s Japanese Grand Prix
McLaren remains the team to beat in Formula 1, but Max Verstappen’s victorious drive for Red Bull at the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday proves only excellence is good enough
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US
Huntington Ingalls, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries sign MOU for shipbuilding collaboration
U.S. military shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls and South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries have signed an agreement to explore opportunities to increase production in commercial and
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Japan PM Ishiba says he told Trump to rethink tariff policies
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday he told U.S.
April 07, 2025
Asia|Crime|World
American YouTuber who left a Diet Coke can for a reclusive island tribe is arrested in India
Indian police have arrested a 24-year-old American Youtuber who visited an off-limits island in the Indian Ocean to try to establish contact with an isolated tribe known for attacking intruders
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Europe|Technology
BYD launches Denza premium brand in Europe to support expansion
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD launched on Monday its premium Denza brand in Europe, aiming to support its expansion in the region and compete with top-end
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
China accuses US of unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying with tariffs
China on Monday accused the U.S. of unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying with tariffs, while calling on representatives of American companies including Tesla, to “take concrete actions” to resolve the tariffs
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe
Mercedes-Benz Q1 deliveries fall 7% on weaker demand in China, Europe
German carmaker Mercedes-Benz said on Monday its first-quarter unit sales of cars and vans fell 7%, hit by declining demand in China and Europe.
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business
Honda EVP Aoyama resigns after 'allegation of inappropriate conduct'
Honda Motor said on Monday that it had accepted the resignation of Executive Vice President Shinji Aoyama which followed an allegation of inappropriate conduct during a social
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Stocks crater again, no 'ifs' or 'puts'
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Financial Industry and Financial Markets Forget about those puts.
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy
India may tolerate weaker rupee if tariffs spur yuan decline, sources say
India's central bank could tolerate a sharper depreciation of the rupee if China lets the yuan weaken to cushion the impact of U.S. tariffs,
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology
SoftBank to raise $4.1 billion in retail bond issuance
Japanese technology investment group SoftBank Group plans to raise 600 billion yen ($4.10 billion) by issuing bonds to retail investors, it said in a filing on Monday
April 07, 2025
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
Trump leaves emerging market central banks with no clean choices
U.S.
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
China calls US tariffs 'bullying', urged others to continue with consultation
Threats and pressure are not the right way to deal with China, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday after describing U.S.
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Political
After Trump, EU seeks zero tariff from India on car imports, sources say
The European Union wants India to eliminate tariffs on car imports under a long-pending trade deal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's
April 07, 2025
Asia|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets
Taiwan central bank says it will intervene if needed to ensure forex stability
Taiwan's central bank said on Monday that it will intervene if necessary to ensure the stability of the Taiwan dollar exchange rate and that it has "sufficient ability" to deal with
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets
What measures are Asian policymakers taking as market rout deepens?
Policymakers across Asia are preparing measures to support financial markets as a rout deepened following sweeping tariffs announced by U.S.
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
China sovereign fund steps in to support stocks plunging on trade war
China intervened on Monday to support domestic stocks plunging on U.S. tariff woes, with a sovereign wealth fund increasing its holdings in
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Technology|World
Microsoft venture Wicresoft to halt China operations, lay off staff, report says
Microsoft's joint venture Wicresoft will cease its China operations from Tuesday, a move that will lead to the layoff of about 2,000 staff, Chinese media outlet Caijing reported on
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology
CATL in talks to buy controlling stake in Nio's power unit, sources say
Chinese battery giant CATL is in talks to buy a controlling stake in electric vehicle maker Nio's power unit, which runs more than 3,000 battery swapping stations in China, four
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets
Mideast stock markets tumble as US tariffs and low oil prices squeeze energy-producing nations
Middle East stock markets are tumbling as they struggle with the dual hit of U.S. tariffs and a sharp decline in oil prices
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Global markets plunge: Trump’s tariff turmoil sends European and Asian stocks into tailspin
Global markets plunge: Trump’s tariff turmoil sends European and Asian stocks into tailspin
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets
Hedge funds capitulate, investors brace for margin calls in market rout
Some hedge funds say they are offloading all or most of their holdings of stocks as U.S.
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World
BOJ says uncertainty for Japan economy growing as Trump tariffs rock markets
The Bank of Japan said uncertainty over Japan's economy was growing as some firms worried about the hit to profits from higher U.S. duties, a sign that President
April 07, 2025
Asia|Political|US|World
China says it complains to US about Taiwan delegation's Washington visit
China's foreign ministry said on Monday the country had lodged representations with the United States over reports that a Taiwan delegation was in Washington to meet with the Trump
April 07, 2025
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Pakistani security forces kill 9 militants in a raid near the Afghan border, the military says
Pakistan's military says its security forces have raided a militant hideout in the restive northwest near the Afghan border and killed nine militants
April 07, 2025
Asia|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets
Global credit starts to wobble as market pain spreads
Global credit markets began to come under fire on Monday, driving the cost of insuring against corporate and sovereign default higher, as
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Indonesia wants fair and equal relationship with US, President says
Indonesia wants a fair and equal relationship with the U.S., and will pursue diplomacy to address a 32% tariff rate imposed by the Trump administration, President Prabowo Subianto
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy
Singapore seen easing monetary policy as tariffs threaten growth
Singapore is expected to further ease monetary policy at next week's review, following a move in January, as U.S. tariffs against its trading partners cast a
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Crime|Political|US|World
US blocks sea salt imports from South Korean salt farm over forced labor concerns
The United States has blocked imports of sea salt products from a major South Korean salt farm accused of using slave labor, becoming the first trade partner to take punitive action against a decadeslong problem on salt farms in remote islands off South Korea’s southwest coast
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political
China tells US companies it will protect rights of foreign-funded firms
China's Vice Commerce Minister Ling Ji told U.S. companies including Tesla and GE Healthcare that the country would always protect the rights of foreign-funded firms in China, including
April 07, 2025
Africa|Asia|Science|World
Super Rat: the record-setting rodent sniffing out landmines and saving lives
Super Rat: the record-setting rodent sniffing out landmines and saving lives
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US
US companies most vulnerable to China's retaliatory import tariffs
China's move to impose 34% tariffs on all U.S. goods in a tit-for-tat blow against U.S. President Donald Trump is set to roil industries from aviation to agriculture.
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Stock Markets
Taiwan stocks plummet in biggest one-day drop on record after US tariffs
Taiwan stocks plummeted almost 10% on Monday, the biggest one-day percentage fall on record, in the first trading since U.S. tariffs were announced last
April 06, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Tariff medicine's crippling side effects
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole Another day, another rout in Asian markets as President Trump shows no sign of backing away from his tariff plans
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political
India sees no hit to projected growth from US tariffs, economists remain sceptical
India may still meet its 6.3%-6.8% growth projection for the 2025/26 fiscal year that started on April 1 despite global disruptions from new
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Technology
China's Horizon Robotics announces partnership with Volkswagen on advanced smart driving tech
China's Horizon Robotics announced on Monday that it would cooperate with Volkswagen on advanced driver assistance solution, extending its co-operation with the German automaker.
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology
Samsung says TV business to be less affected by US tariffs due to Mexico output
Samsung Electronics' television business is expected to be less affected by U.S. tariffs than rivals because most of its TVs sold in North America are produced in Mexico, an
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Goldman Sachs raises odds of US recession to 45%
Goldman Sachs has raised the odds of a U.S. recession to 45% in the next 12 months, joining other investment banks in revising their forecast as fears of a trade war grip markets
April 07, 2025
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political
South Korea to prepare support measures as US tariffs loom
South Korea's finance minister said on Monday the government would prepare support measures for sectors with urgent needs, ahead of U.S.
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy
China teapot oil refiners improve run rates but demand woes, sanctions weigh
Run rates for China's struggling independent oil refiners have nudged up recently, but still face near-term pressure over tepid domestic fuel demand
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Food|World
Rice crisis: Japan releases strategic reserves to ease prices of nation’s most important food
Rice crisis: Japan releases strategic reserves to ease prices of nation’s most important food
April 07, 2025
Asia|Crime|US|World
Russian court cuts sentence of jailed US soldier Black, Russian agencies report
A Russian court in Vladivostok slightly cut the sentence of U.S. soldier Gordon Black who was jailed last year after being found guilty of stealing $113 from his girlfriend and making
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance
India rupee eyes trade tensions for cues, RBI policy in focus for bonds
The Indian rupee will track the dollar and Chinese yuan's reaction to escalating global trade tensions this week, while the domestic central
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology
LG Energy Solution flags 138% rise in Q1 operating profit
LG Energy Solution (LGES), an electric vehicle (EV) battery supplier for General Motors and Tesla, estimated on Monday a 138% rise in its quarterly operating profit.
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
China stocks sink on trade war fears; Hong Kong dives 10%
Hong Kong and Chinese stocks dived on Monday as markets around the world crumbled in the face of a widening global trade war and fears it will unleash a deep recession.
April 07, 2025
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Australia dollar dives to five-year low as markets bet on big rate cuts
The Australian dollar dived to five-year lows on Monday, slammed by fears that a tit-for-tat global trade war would send the global economy into a recession, which had
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance
Goldman Sachs expects significant Chinese fiscal easing to offset tariffs
Goldman Sachs said it expects Chinese policymakers to accelerate fiscal easing measures significantly to offset the drag on growth from higher tariffs
April 06, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|MidEast
Saudi Arabia cuts May oil prices to Asia close to four-year low after OPEC+ supply boost
Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, on Sunday slashed its prices for Asian buyers to close to their lowest level in four years, adding to speculation it is
April 06, 2025
Asia|Election|Political
South Korea cabinet to decide on June 3 presidential election date, Yonhap says
South Korea's cabinet is expected to finalise a June 3 date for a presidential election following the removal of Yoon Suk Yeol last week for his short-lived martial law declaration,
April 06, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
Bill Ackman warns Trump is losing business leaders' confidence
Billionaire fund manager Bill Ackman, who endorsed Donald Trump's run for President, said the U.S. leader was losing the confidence of business leaders and should pause his trade
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Japan will ask US to cut tariffs but results won't come 'overnight', PM Ishiba says
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday the government will continue to ask U.S.
April 06, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political
Japan's Feb real wages down for 2nd straight month as inflation bites
Japanese real wages dropped for a second straight month in February due to higher inflation, labour ministry data showed on Monday, amid broader worries in Japan about the impact of
April 06, 2025
Asia|Business|Technology
Toyota to boost EV models to 15, targets producing 1 million by 2027, Nikkei says
Toyota aims to have about 15 electric vehicle models developed on its own by 2027 and is targeting production of about 1 million cars a year by then, the Nikkei newspaper said on
April 06, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology
Samsung Q1 profit to drop 21% on weak AI chip sales, foundry losses
Samsung Electronics is expected to forecast a 21% drop in the first quarter profit on Tuesday, hurt by sluggish sales of artificial intelligence chips and continued
April 06, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology
Taiwan eyes zero tariffs with US, pledges more investment
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te on Sunday offered zero tariffs as the basis for talks with the U.S., pledging to remove trade barriers rather than imposing reciprocal measures and
April 06, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
India unlikely to retaliate against Trump's tariffs as deal talks progress, sources say
India does not plan to retaliate against U.S.
April 06, 2025
Asia|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets
Taiwan announces temporary short-selling curbs after US tariffs
Taiwan's top financial regulator said on Sunday it will impose temporary curbs on short-selling of shares to help deal with potential
April 06, 2025
Asia|Sports
Max Verstappen wins tense Japanese Grand Prix as teenage sensation Andrea Kimi Antonelli makes F1 history
Max Verstappen wins tense Japanese Grand Prix as teenage sensation Andrea Kimi Antonelli makes F1 history
April 06, 2025
Asia|Sports
Red Bull's Max Verstappen holds off McLarens to win his fourth straight Japanese GP
Max Verstappen of Red Bull has won the Japanese Grand Prix, his first victory of the season and just the third in 17 races
April 05, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Indonesia will not retaliate against Trump tariff, official says
Indonesia will not retaliate against U.S.
April 06, 2025
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
US, Vietnamese businesses ask Trump to delay 46% tariffs on Vietnam
U.S. and Vietnamese businesses have asked the Trump administration to delay its planned 46% tariff on Vietnamese goods, saying the levy will hurt them and bilateral commercial
April 06, 2025
Asia|Sports|Travel|World
North Korea holds first Pyongyang marathon after pandemic
North Korea on Sunday held its first Pyongyang International Marathon in six years, hosting foreign runners in the reclusive country that has largely closed its borders
April 05, 2025
Asia|Election|Political
South Korea assembly speaker proposes revising constitution to curb presidency
The speaker of South Korea's parliament on Sunday proposed revising the constitution to curb presidential powers, citing public support for such a move after President
April 06, 2025
Asia|Political|US|World
Foreign journalists at US-backed media fear being sent to repressive homelands after Trump's cuts
Reporters and human rights groups say the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the U.S. Agency for Global Media have put dozens of journalists at risk, especially those who defied authoritarian regimes to help fulfill the U.S. mission of delivering uncensored news to parts of the world under repressive rule
April 06, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Vietnam GDP growth slowed in first quarter ahead of Trump's tariffs
Vietnam's economic growth slowed in the first quarter of the year, data showed on Sunday, ahead of challenges the export-reliant economy will face in
April 06, 2025
Asia|Entertainment|Food|Travel
How far can you go without a map and smartphone in Japan? US gamer Ludwig Ahgren tries to find out
How far can you go without a map and smartphone in Japan? US gamer Ludwig Ahgren tries to find out
April 06, 2025
Asia|Crime|Europe|Political|World
Wanted world leaders cast a wary eye at The Hague as Duterte languishes in ICC custody
Wanted world leaders cast a wary eye at The Hague as Duterte languishes in ICC custody
April 05, 2025
Americas|Asia|Sports
Ai Ogura and how MotoGP’s American dream could lie in Japanese hands
Ai Ogura and how MotoGP’s American dream could lie in Japanese hands
April 05, 2025
Asia|Sports|World
Several grass fires wreak havoc at Japanese Grand Prix qualifying as Max Verstappen sets new lap record
Several grass fires wreak havoc at Japanese Grand Prix qualifying as Max Verstappen sets new lap record
April 05, 2025
Asia|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle
Seven serious and unserious ‘White Lotus’ theories for the Season 3 finale
Seven serious and unserious ‘White Lotus’ theories for the Season 3 finale
April 05, 2025
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Travel|US|World
Closed doors and price hikes: Travel is getting expensive
Closed doors and price hikes: Travel is getting expensive
April 05, 2025
Asia|Political|World
UN urges relief efforts in Myanmar as earthquake death toll rises
The confirmed death toll from last week’s massive earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 3,455, as U.N. agencies and foreign aid donors ramp up their emergency relief efforts
April 05, 2025
Asia|Political|US|World
USAID team fired while in Myanmar earthquake zone, ex-official says
Three U.S. aid workers were laid off while in Myanmar helping the rescue and recovery from the country's massive earthquake, a former senior staffer said, as the
April 05, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology
Taiwan president discusses US tariff response with tech execs
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te met tech executives on Saturday to discuss how to respond to new U.S. tariffs, promising to ensure Taiwan's global competitiveness and safeguard the
April 05, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
India, UAE to develop Sri Lanka energy hub as Delhi competes with China for influence
India and the United Arab Emirates agreed to develop an energy hub in Sri Lanka, India's foreign ministry said on Saturday, as New
April 05, 2025
Asia|Sports
Verstappen takes pole for Sunday's F1 Japanese Grand Prix ahead of Norris and Piastri
Max Verstappen of Red Bull will start from pole position in the Japanese Grand Prix after turning the top time in qualifying on Saturday in his final attempt
April 05, 2025
Asia|Business|Travel
Vietnam's VietJet to operate Chinese-made aircraft on domestic routes from mid-April
Vietnamese budget airline VietJet is set to operate Chinese-made COMAC ARJ21-700 aircraft, also branded as C909, on domestic routes for the first time from mid-April, according to a
April 05, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
China to US: 'Market has spoken' after tariffs spur selloff
China said on Saturday "the market has spoken" in rejecting U.S.
April 05, 2025
Asia|Political|World
Cambodia's leader presides at ceremony for upgrade of naval base with help from China
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has presided over the opening of an expansion of his country’s main naval base, which analysts and the U.S. government suspect will be used as a strategic outpost by China
April 05, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology
Foxconn reports record Q1 revenue, says it must closely watch global politics
Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, posted its highest first-quarter revenue ever on strong demand for artificial intelligence products but said it
April 05, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
Nissan considers transferring some domestic production to US, Nikkei says
Nissan Motor is considering shifting some domestic production of U.S.-bound vehicles to the U.S., the Nikkei reported on Saturday, as President Donald Trump ramps up trade tariffs on
April 05, 2025
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Philippines alarmed over China arrest of alleged Filipino spies
The Philippines expressed alarm on Saturday over the arrest of three Filipinos in China on suspicion of espionage, saying they were ordinary citizens and the arrests could be
April 05, 2025
Arts|Asia|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle
Singer Rara Sekar draws inspiration from nature, encourages people to return to simple living
Rara Sekar, an Indonesian singer, draws inspiration from nature as she encourages people to return to simple living as a way to combat climate change
April 04, 2025
Asia|Political|World
UN calls for Myanmar support as quake death toll reaches 3,354
The United Nations called for the world to rally behind quake-hit Myanmar on Saturday as the death toll rose to 3,354, while a former USAID official said a U.S. aid team had
April 05, 2025
Asia|Political|US|World
In the race to save lives after the Myanmar quake, US rescuers are notable by their absence
Day after day, Chinese rescue teams haul children and elderly people from collapsed buildings
April 05, 2025
Asia|Business|Political|US|World
US official discusses Panama Canal-related audit with Panamanian minister
U.S.
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Political|Technology|US
Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders in US on tariff uncertainty
Nintendo said it is delaying the start of pre-orders for the Switch 2 gaming device in the United States as it examines the potential impact of tariffs.
April 04, 2025
Asia|Political|US|World
Taiwan's top security official visits US for talks, source says
The head of Taiwan's National Security Council arrived in the United States for talks with President Donald Trump's administration, a
April 04, 2025
Asia|Political|World
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un visits military training base
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Friday visited the military training base of the special operation units of the Korean People's Army, state media reported on Saturday.
April 04, 2025
Asia|Political|World
North Korea media reports on South Korea's court ruling to oust impeached president -KCNA
North Korea media reported on South Korea's Constitutional Court ruling to oust the country's impeached president, Yoon Suk-Yeol, state media KCNA said on Saturday.
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|US
Markets plunge with S&P 500 down 6% and Dow down 2,200 after China retaliates against Trump tariffs
Wall Street’s worst crisis since COVID slammed into a higher gear
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
China retaliation on US farm goods hits soybeans, bolstering Brazil
China's retaliation on Friday against new U.S. tariffs is poised to accelerate Beijing's move towards alternative suppliers for
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Markets extend plunge after Powell says Fed to wait and see on tariffs impact
The rout on Wall Street continued on Friday, with the Nasdaq earning a bear-market classification, after China imposed fresh tariffs on all U.S. goods in response to the Trump
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
S&P 500 loses $5 trillion in two days in Trump tariff selloff
Global stock markets extended their recent rout on Friday, with S&P 500 companies wiping out $5 trillion in stock market value since U.S.
April 03, 2025
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Oil sinks to pandemic lows; metals, soybeans slump as China retaliates
Oil prices plunged nearly 8% on Friday to the lowest level since 2021, while copper, soybeans and other commodities also fell as China
April 04, 2025
Americas|Asia|Political|US|World
Rubio says US can no longer supply bulk of global humanitarian aid
The United States will no longer bear the burden of providing the majority of global humanitarian aid, Secretary of State Marco
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Technology
Japan's Rapidus in talks with Apple, Google to mass-produce chips, Nikkei reports
Japanese chipmaker Rapidus is negotiating with Apple, Google and dozens of other potential clients to mass-produce advanced chips by 2027, the Nikkei business daily reported on Friday,
April 04, 2025
Asia|Political|World
Myanmar confirms 180,000 Rohingya refugees eligible for return, says Bangladesh
Myanmar has confirmed that 180,000 Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh since fleeing their homeland are eligible to return, the Bangladesh government’s press office
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Global rout in bank shares intensifies as recession fears mount
Bank stocks tanked across the globe on Friday as fears of a recession swept through markets after U.S.
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Tesla, chips, and banks tumble as China's retaliation stokes fears of widening trade war
U.S. chip companies, banks and oil majors fell sharply on Friday after China retaliated to Trump's tariffs with steep duties, in an intensifying trade war between the
April 04, 2025
Asia|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Armenia adopts law to launch EU accession process
Armenia's president on Friday signed into law a bill that sets a legal foundation for the South Caucasus country to move towards joining the European Union as it moves to
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|US|World
Sri Lanka says it is committed to substantially reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers with US
Sri Lanka is ready to engage with the United States in strengthening trade relations, the island nation said on Friday, committing to substantially reduce tariff and non-tariff
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World
Nowhere to hide: Trump tariffs leave trading partners cornered
U.S. trading partners have few good options in their trade war with President Donald Trump, other than to sue for
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
China punches back as world weighs how to deal with higher US tariffs
China hit back with a stiff import tax on US goods as countries and industries around the world weighed their responses to President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs hikes that are roiling global trade and world markets
April 04, 2025
Asia|Political|World
A week after catastrophic earthquake, focus turns to a growing humanitarian crisis in Myanmar
Search teams have pulled more bodies from the ruins of buildings a week after a massive earthquake rocked Myanmar killing more than 3,300 people
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
China files complaint with WTO over new US tariffs
China said it had opened a formal complaint against the new U.S. tariffs with the World Trade Organization on Friday, saying the measures violate WTO rules and requesting
April 04, 2025
Asia|Election|Political|World
South Koreans are still puzzling over why their leader declared martial law
Reaction to a court verdict ousting South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol from office was a vivid window into the nation’s deep political divisions
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
China imposes 34% reciprocal tariffs on imports of US goods in retaliation for Trump’s trade war
China imposes 34% reciprocal tariffs on imports of US goods in retaliation for Trump’s trade war
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Investors react to China's retaliatory tariffs on US goods
China announced additional tariffs of 34% on U.S. goods on Friday, upping the ante in a global trade war after President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs this week.
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|World
US tariffs set to cripple India's diamond industry, hurting jobs, exports
A wave of anxiety has gripped India's diamond polishing hub of Surat, as hefty U.S. tariffs threaten to undermine the country's gem and
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
Taiwan unveils $2.7 billion in help for companies to deal with US tariffs
Taiwan's government announced T$88 billion ($2.67 billion) worth of financial help on Friday for companies
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|US
Vietnam's VietJet to sign aircraft finance deal, boost cooperation with Boeing, document says
Vietnamese budget airline VietJet is set to sign a $200 million aircraft finance deal with a partner of investment fund KKR at a meeting in Washington next week
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Japan could lose $17 billion in car exports due to US tariffs, says UN trade agency
Japan could lose $17 billion in car export potential in the U.S. following President Donald Trump's decision to introduce 25% tariffs on the automotive sector,
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Election|Political
In leaderless South Korea, Trump's tariffs will overshadow snap election
With a snap election looming, South Korea's rival parties jockeyed for position with vows to focus on the economy and livelihood, but the
April 04, 2025
Asia|Political|World
India's Modi urges Bangladesh leader to avoid rhetoric that mars ties
India's prime minister urged Bangladesh's interim leader to avoid rhetoric that marred bilateral relations during their first meeting
April 04, 2025
Asia|MidEast|Political|World
Myanmar military limiting aid in earthquake areas, UN says
Myanmar's military is limiting critically needed humanitarian aid for earthquake victims in areas where it sees opposition to its rule, the United Nations human
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Businesses spent years diversifying away from China. Trump’s trade war could destroy those economies
Businesses spent years diversifying away from China. Trump’s trade war could destroy those economies
April 04, 2025
Asia|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle|Technology
One Beijing man’s quest to keep cooking - and connecting with Americans - on camera
From his kitchen in Beijing, Yu Bo is running a campaign to connect China with America – one slapstick cooking video at a time.
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
How Indian bank IndusInd's push for profits and lax controls drove it to a crisis
IndusInd Bank ignored established Indian derivative accounting practices for years as it chased profit growth, resulting in a $175 million balance-
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
This is going to hurt
Global investors have yearned for clarity over U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, but now they have it, they don't much like what they see.
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political
US tariffs to hit India's GDP growth, prompt more rate cuts
India's economic growth could slow by 20-40 basis points in the ongoing financial year due to the latest U.S. tariffs, which would prompt deeper interest rate cuts by
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy
Vietnam to impose temporary anti-dumping tariffs on galvanised steel from China, South Korea
Vietnam will impose a temporary anti-dumping levy of up to 37.13% on some galvanised steel products originating from China, and up to 15.67% for some products from South Korea,
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets
Japanese bank shares hammered as US tariffs spur fears about country's fragile recovery
Japanese banks posted their biggest weekly drop in at least four decades on Friday, as U.S. tariffs sparked fears that a slowdown in global growth could choke off the country's
April 04, 2025
Asia|Political|World
Yoon Suk Yeol removed as South Korea's president over short-lived martial law
South Korea’s Constitutional Court has unanimously removed Yoon Suk Yeol as president after he threw the nation into turmoil by declaring martial law and sending troops to parliament in an ill-fated effort to break through legislative gridlock
April 03, 2025
Asia|Crime|Election|Political|World
What to expect in South Korea now that Yoon has been removed from office
South Korea’s Constitutional Court has formally removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office by upholding his impeachment over his imposition of martial law in December
April 01, 2025
Asia|Political|World
The smell of death still lingers in the town at the epicenter of Myanmar’s earthquake
The smell of death still lingers in the town at the epicenter of Myanmar’s earthquake
April 04, 2025
Asia|Crime|Political|World
South Korea’s impeached president is removed from office, four months after declaring martial law
South Korea’s impeached president is removed from office, four months after declaring martial law
April 04, 2025
Asia|Economy|Political|World
India's Modi aims for stronger energy, defence ties with Sri Lanka visit
India is looking to strengthen energy and defence ties with Sri Lanka and promote investments during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day
April 04, 2025
Asia|Crime|Political
Families of Philippine drug war victims fight back, urge probe into online attacks
Families of Philippine drug war victims who say they have been targeted by a "coordinated" campaign of online harassment urged law enforcers on Friday to investigate the attacks and
April 04, 2025
Asia|Crime|Education|Political
Thai arrest warrant issued for American academic on royal insult charges
A Thai court issued an arrest warrant for an American academic on charges of insulting the monarchy, a rare use of the country's "lese majeste" law against a foreigner, according
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political
BOJ may raise rates again, then pause, says ex-board member
The Bank of Japan may raise interest rates once more this year then pause, as U.S.
April 04, 2025
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump tariffs poised to exacerbate woes of ailing petchems sector
Sweeping new U.S. import tariffs threaten to further erode demand for global petrochemical producers and accelerate capacity cuts in an industry plagued by weak
April 04, 2025
Asia|Crime|Travel|World
US tourist arrested after allegedly attempting to contact ‘world’s most isolated’ tribe
US tourist arrested after allegedly attempting to contact ‘world’s most isolated’ tribe
April 04, 2025
Asia|Crime|Political|World
South Korea's Yoon removed from office over martial law, election looms
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was ousted on Friday by the Constitutional Court, ushering in an election after it upheld parliament's impeachment
April 03, 2025
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
US tariffs risk slowing global growth significantly, ADB chief economist says
The United States' sweeping new tariff regime risks slowing both U.S. and global growth, shrinking export markets and potentially prompting a Federal Reserve response, the Asian
April 04, 2025
Asia|Election|Political|World
Yoon Suk Yeol had a rapid rise in South Korean politics before an abrupt downfall
South Korea's Constitutional Court has upheld parliament's impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol and removed him from office
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
Trump tariffs may delay, but won't derail, Japan rate hikes
New U.S. tariffs announced by President Donald Trump may delay, but likely won't derail, the Bank of Japan's plan to raise interest rates further as policymakers seek
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy
India March services growth moderated, inflation eased sharply, PMI shows
The rapid expansion in India's dominant services sector cooled slightly in March amid softer demand, despite firms raising prices at the lowest rate in three-and
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets
Japanese stocks in bear market as banks slump on tariff jitters
Japanese stocks sank on Friday to their lowest since last August, marking their sharpest weekly drop in five years, as fears of a global recession
April 03, 2025
Asia|Education|Environment|Political|World
Sri Lanka's target to be free of land mines by 2028 is under threat as US reviews aid
Thavarathnam Pushparani fought on the front lines for the now-defeated Tamil Tiger rebels against the Sri Lankan forces in its decades-long separatist war and later took to clearing the land mines on the same battle lines
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Wall Street has most to lose from trust lost
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole It's been another day of pain in Asia with the Nikkei down 3% and a stomach-churning 9.6% for the week, the biggest drop since
April 04, 2025
Arts|Asia|Entertainment|US
Living abroad and hungry to see a Chinese movie on the biggest of screens, some took action
A group of Chinese people have decided they wanted the nation’s biggest movie to be big in the United States, literally
April 04, 2025
Asia|Election|Political
Who are the top contenders for South Korea's presidential election?
South Korea will hold a snap presidential election within 60 days after the Constitutional Court unanimously removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office on Friday, upholding his
April 04, 2025
Asia|Political|World
India's parliament passes bill that would change Muslim land endowments
India's parliament has passed a controversial bill moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government to amend laws governing Muslim land endowments
April 03, 2025
Asia|Political|World
Key events leading to Yoon's removal as South Korea's president
Yoon Suk Yeol called South Korea's National Assembly a “den of criminals” when he announced martial law in December
April 01, 2025
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Yoon Suk Yeol: The ‘American Pie’-singing conservative dramatically ousted from office
Yoon Suk Yeol: The ‘American Pie’-singing conservative dramatically ousted from office
April 04, 2025
Asia|Election|Political
What happens next after South Korea removes President Yoon
South Korea's Constitutional Court on Friday removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office over his stunning declaration of martial law in a case that ignited the worst political
April 04, 2025
Asia|Political|World
South Korea's ousted leader Yoon loses reckless gamble with martial law
South Korea's ousted leader Yoon Suk Yeol, a brash ex-prosecutor who came to power by repeatedly defying setbacks and taking gambles, ultimately fell victim to political
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance
Morgan Stanley raising about $680 million for Japan real estate fund, sources say
Morgan Stanley is raising about 100 billion yen ($684 million) for a Japan-focused real estate fund, two people familiar with the matter said,
April 03, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political
BOJ's Ueda warns of hit to Japan economy from Trump tariffs
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Friday the central bank will scrutinise the impact of U.S. tariffs on the country's economy when setting monetary policy,
April 03, 2025
Asia|Business|Political|World
Airline pilots need to be able to voice safety concerns freely, global union body says
Pilots need to be better able to voice safety concerns freely without fear of punishment to reduce the chances of aviation accidents, the head of the International
April 03, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy
Japan February household spending dips on cost-of-living pressures
Japanese household spending fell for the first time in three months in February, government data showed on Friday, highlighting consumer wariness in the face of
April 03, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Dow drops 1,600 as US stocks lead worldwide sell-off after Trump’s tariffs cause a COVID-like shock
Financial markets around the world reeled following President Donald Trump’s latest and most severe set of tariffs, and the U.S. stock market took the worst of it
April 02, 2025
Asia|Political|US|World
US, Chinese military officials hold talks in Shanghai
U.S. and Chinese military officials met in Shanghai for a series of meetings which the U.S. military said on Thursday were focused on reducing unsafe actions by Chinese military
April 03, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
US stocks post biggest drop since 2020, dollar falls as Trump tariffs fuel recession fears
Major U.S. stock indexes registered their biggest daily percentage drops since 2020 on Thursday and the dollar weakened as U.S.
April 02, 2025
Asia|Environment|Health|Political|World
Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,145 as more bodies found
The death toll from the earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago has risen to 3,145 as search and rescue teams find more bodies
April 03, 2025
Asia|Political|World
Myanmar earthquake toll crosses 3,000; heat and rains fuel disease risk
Extreme heat and heavy rain in Myanmar could cause disease outbreaks among earthquake survivors camping in the open, global aid bodies warned on Thursday, complicating rescue
April 03, 2025
Asia|Economy|Political|US|World
Trump's global trade war may defeat US strategic goals on China
In its first months, U.S.
April 03, 2025
Asia|Health|Political|World
UN aid chief to arrive in Myanmar on Friday
United Nations aid chief Tom Fletcher will arrive in earthquake devastated Myanmar on Friday, said U.N.
April 03, 2025
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Political
Emerging economies brace for Trump tariff 'turning point'
Emerging economies worldwide are bracing for sliding currencies and a possible deterioration of their sovereign credit after
April 03, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets
Dollar sinks as investors grapple with tariff aftermath
The U.S. dollar sank against major peers on Thursday, dropping to six-month lows against the euro, and the safe haven yen and Swiss franc, as investors grappled with how
April 02, 2025
Asia|Political|World
Post-earthquake ceasefires in Myanmar offer rare opportunity for disaster diplomacy
Temporary ceasefires announced by warring groups in Myanmar in the wake of last week’s devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake represent a rare de-escalation of a conflict that since 2021 has taken thousands of lives and uprooted more than 3 million people
April 03, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Fitch cuts China's foreign currency rating on rising debt, weakening finances
Global ratings agency Fitch on Thursday downgraded China's long-term foreign currency credit rating to 'A' from 'A+', on expectations of weak public finances and rapidly rising debt.
April 03, 2025
Asia|Australia|World
Search for missing flight MH370 suspended due to bad weather, says Malaysia transport minister
The search for the wreckage of the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in the southern Indian Ocean has been suspended due to poor weather conditions and will only resume
April 03, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Trump's trade policies triggered largest Asian equity outflows in at least 15 years in Q1
Foreign investors withdrew the largest amount of money from Asian equities in about 15 years in the quarter to March ahead of U.S.
April 03, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
China stocks, yuan tumble after bigger-than-expected Trump tariffs
China's yuan dropped to its lowest level in seven weeks and stock markets slumped on Thursday after U.S.
April 03, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Political|US|World
Trump tariff shock stings Bangladesh, Sri Lanka garment giants, may help India
Bangladeshi garment exporter Shahidullah Azim woke up on Thursday to the shock of U.S.
April 03, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
Singapore disappointed with 10% tariffs, will seek negotiation with the US: trade minister
Singapore's trade minister said the wealthy financial hub was disappointed that the U.S. had imposed a 10% tariff on its exports despite it having a free-trade agreement and
April 03, 2025
Asia|Political
South Korea tightens security ahead of Yoon impeachment ruling
South Korea is bracing for a potentially violent public reaction to a Constitutional Court ruling on Friday on whether to remove impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office or
April 03, 2025
Asia|Health|Political|World
Miracle rescues offer hope, days after deadly Myanmar earthquake
Miracle rescues offer hope, days after deadly Myanmar earthquake
April 03, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy
Thailand growth to be hit by US tariffs, finance minister says
Thailand's economic growth could be reduced by 1 percentage point due to the imposition of U.S. tariffs, the finance minister said on Thursday.To try to maintain exports, the
April 03, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
India says studying impact of 27% US tariff, vows to push trade deal
India said on Thursday it was studying the impact of the 27% tariff slapped by the U.S. on its imports and vowed to push for a trade
April 02, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Southeast Asian nations, among hardest-hit by Trump tariffs, seek talks
Southeast Asian nations reeled on Thursday as they were hit with some of President Donald Trump's heftiest tariffs, which now
April 03, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
South Korea's acting president calls for talks with US over tariffs
South Korea's acting President Han Duck-soo called on Thursday for talks with U.S. officials to shield the export-reliant economy from the impact of U.S.
April 02, 2025
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy
Global drinks maker Suntory aims to sell local to avoid tariffs, president says
Japanese drinks maker Suntory is looking to shift where it markets its spirits across the globe as it girds for a potential trade war, its new president said on
April 03, 2025
Asia|Sports
Max Verstappen says it ‘was not a mistake’ that he liked Instagram post criticizing Liam Lawson-Yuki Tsunoda swap
Max Verstappen says it ‘was not a mistake’ that he liked Instagram post criticizing Liam Lawson-Yuki Tsunoda swap
April 03, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets
Trump’s hefty tariffs send stock markets falling
Trump’s hefty tariffs send stock markets falling
April 03, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
Trump's global tariffs hurt China with 'all-round blockade'
Chinese outdoor furniture maker Jin Chaofeng set up a factory in Vietnam last July to escape higher U.S. tariffs.
April 03, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Japan 'disappointed' in Trump tariffs, will support businesses
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Thursday he was disappointed that his country did not win an exemption from President Donald
April 03, 2025
Asia|Business|Entertainment|Finance
Tencent-backed China Ruyi aims to raise up to $500 million in convertible bonds, sources say
Streaming media firm China Ruyi Holdings, backed by gaming and internet company Tencent, is aiming to raise between $300 million and $500 million in
April 03, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets
Relatively lower tariff hit, slumping dollar helps rupee hold ground
The rupee closed modestly stronger on Thursday, aided by a broadly weaker dollar and inflows as markets grappled with the impact of sweeping U.S. reciprocal
April 03, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance
Japan's Mitsubishi may consider investing in Alaska LNG project, CEO says
Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp may consider investing in an LNG project in Alaska, though any decision will require careful review, Chief Executive Katsuya
April 03, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|US
With US tariffs, India's jewellery exports set for sharp decline
India's $32 billion gems and jewellery industry is bracing for a sharp fall in exports as hefty U.S. tariffs will impede overseas sales to its biggest market,
April 03, 2025
Asia|Political|World
Philippines assures China potential F-16 purchase not intended to harm any nation
The potential purchase of F-16 jets by the Philippines from the United States does not harm the interests of any third party, including China, a Philippine security official said on
April 03, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology
Nintendo Switch 2 to launch in June with $449.99 price tag
Nintendo said it will launch its Switch 2 gaming device on June 5, with the long-anticipated successor to its hit hybrid home-portable Switch retailing for $449.99.
April 02, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
Taiwan says US tariffs unreasonable, partly blames Trump policies for trade surplus
Taiwan said on Thursday that U.S. tariffs levied on the island were unreasonable and it would discuss them with Washington, partly blaming U.S. tech curbs on China
April 03, 2025
Asia|Economy|Political|US|World
China vows to counter Trump’s ‘bullying’ tariffs as global trade war escalates
China vows to counter Trump’s ‘bullying’ tariffs as global trade war escalates
April 03, 2025
Asia|Political|World
Myanmar’s military government announces temporary ceasefire to aid quake efforts
Myanmar’s military government announces temporary ceasefire to aid quake efforts
April 02, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy
IMF sees Japan sustainably hitting central bank's inflation target
Japan is showing signs of sustainably achieving the central bank's 2% inflation target with robust consumption and capital expenditure likely to underpin the economy,
April 03, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets
Japan's Nikkei slumps to 8-month low on Trump tariff shock
Japan's Nikkei share average slumped to an eight-month low on Thursday after U.S.
April 02, 2025
Asia|Political|World
With US absent, China steps in for earthquake-hit Myanmar
After a 7.7 magnitude earthquake shook Myanmar on Friday, killing more than 2,800 people, international rescuers rushed into the
April 02, 2025
Asia|Political|World
Taiwan details surge in Chinese activity on last day of war games
Taiwan's defence ministry on Thursday detailed a surge in Chinese military activity as Beijing wrapped up a second day of war games overnight Wednesday, saying it had detected 59
April 03, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political
China's services activity rises to three-month high, Caixin PMI shows
China's services activity rose to three-month high in March, with both business activity and new orders picking up from February, a private sector survey showed on Thursday.
April 03, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy
Japan services sector loses steam in March as confidence eases, PMI shows
Japan's service industry stagnated in March while broader private sector activity contracted at the fastest pace in more than two years, a business survey showed on Wednesday.
April 02, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|US
Hyundai Motor says no plan for price hikes in US for now
Jose Munoz, co-CEO of Hyundai Motor, said on Thursday there were no plans to raise prices in the United States at this time in response to U.S. tariffs.
April 03, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Counting the potential toll of Trump's tariffs on major Asian economies
Export manufacturing and free trade helped transform China and other Asian countries into economic powerhouses
April 02, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
A jittery Wall Street rides the tariff roller coaster and appears headed for big losses on Thursday
U.S. stocks whipped through another dizzying day of trading, but the mood on Wall Street turned sour after President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new tariffs against nearly all U.S. trading partners, an action that could drastically remake the global economy
April 02, 2025
Asia|World
Myanmar's military declares a ceasefire to ease quake relief as deaths pass 3,000
Myanmar’s ruling military has declared a temporary ceasefire in the country’s civil war to facilitate relief efforts following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has killed more than 3,000 people
April 02, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Equity futures sink, gold rises after Trump imposes tariffs
Equity futures fell on Wednesday after the U.S. market close while safe-haven gold and bond prices rose as investors worried about U.S.
April 02, 2025
Africa|Asia|MidEast|Political|Technology|US|World
Trump adviser Waltz's team set up 20 Signal group chats for world crises, Politico reports
The team of President Donald Trump's national security adviser, Mike Waltz, set up at least 20 group chats on the commercial Signal app to coordinate official work on issues
April 02, 2025
Asia|Europe|Political|World
UK expresses concern over Chinese military exercises around Taiwan
Britain on Wednesday joined the U.S., European Union and Japan in expressing concern over Chinese military exercises around Taiwan, calling for restraint and to avoid actions that
April 02, 2025
Asia|Economy|Health|Political|World
Junta chief to leave quake-striken Myanmar for summit, aid groups clamour for access
Myanmar's ostracised leader Min Aung Hlaing will leave his disaster-stricken country on Thursday for a rare trip to a regional summit, state TV said, as aid groups called for restrictions
April 02, 2025
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
US tariffs upend Japanese carmakers' Mexico gambit - and add to Nissan's woes
Japanese automakers have long relied on the "dependable and affordable" appeal of their economy cars to drive U.S. sales, thanks in part to low-cost production in
April 02, 2025
Asia|MidEast|Political|World
Russian, Iranian deputy foreign ministers discuss negotiations on Tehran's nuclear programme
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi on Wednesday discussed ongoing negotiations regarding Tehran's nuclear programme with Russian counterpart Sergei Ryabkov, the
April 02, 2025
Asia|Crime|Europe
UK police fear serial rapist may have had more than 50 other victims as more women come forward
UK police fear serial rapist may have had more than 50 other victims as more women come forward
April 02, 2025
Asia|Food|Science|Technology
Scientists sent beans into orbit and made ‘space miso.’ Here’s how it tasted
Scientists sent beans into orbit and made ‘space miso.’ Here’s how it tasted
April 02, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology
Chinese firms place $16 billion in order for new Nvidia chips, the Information reports
Chinese companies including ByteDance, Alibaba Group and Tencent Holdings have placed at least $16 billion in orders for Nvidia's H20 server chips in the first three months of the year, the
April 02, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|World
Kazakhstan says it has discovered 20 million ton rare earth metals deposit
Kazakh geologists have discovered a rare earth metal deposit with estimated resources of more than 20 million metric tons at a depth of up to 300 metres, the country's
April 02, 2025
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Political
Doubts over CK Hutchison port deal add to concerns about China's grip over Hong Kong
An expected delay in a key step in CK Hutchison's planned sale of its Panama ports to a U.S. group, a deal blasted by Chinese media, highlights
April 02, 2025
Asia|Lifestyle|World
Thai search dogs go from sniffing to soothing at collapsed tower site
Two rescue dogs in Thailand switched roles briefly on Wednesday to provide emotional support following five days spent sniffing for signs of
April 02, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology
India backs EV tariff cuts for Trump trade deal, defying autos lobby, sources say
India plans to lower import tariffs on electric cars, rejecting requests from local automakers to delay such cuts by four years,
April 02, 2025
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Travel
United grows Pacific flights on demand for long-haul travel
United Airlines said on Wednesday it will add flights to Pacific destinations like Thailand and Vietnam, as long-haul travel remains a bright spot for U.S. carriers despite slowing
April 02, 2025
Asia|Political|World
Two senior Chinese Communist Party officials swap jobs in 'unprecedented' move
Two members of China's Politburo, the Communist Party's elite decision-making body, have swapped jobs, state media reported on Wednesday, without giving a reason for
April 02, 2025
Asia|Political|World
China conducts military drills focusing on Taiwan Strait
China has conducted military drills around Taiwan for a second day focusing on the Taiwan Strait separating the self-governing island democracy from China that is a crucial conduit for international trade
April 02, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Ahead of US tariffs, Taiwan says it is 'indispensable' to global supply chain
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday ahead of an announcement of sweeping import tariffs by the United States that the island is an "indispensable" member of the global
April 02, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Political
China extends EU brandy probe, delays definitive penalties
China will extend its anti-dumping investigation into European Union brandy by three months, its commerce ministry said on Wednesday, giving EU exporters, mainly French cognac
April 02, 2025
Asia|Political|US|World
China’s military launches live-fire exercise in escalation of blockade drills near Taiwan
China’s military launches live-fire exercise in escalation of blockade drills near Taiwan
April 02, 2025
Asia|Political|World
Myanmar junta chief to join regional summit in person, Thailand says
Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing, whose country was struck by a devastating earthquake last week, will attend a regional summit of mostly South Asian leaders in Bangkok on
April 02, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology
Tesla's China-made EV sales fall 11.5% y/y in March
U.S. automaker Tesla sold 78,828 China-made electric vehicles in March, down 11.5% from a year earlier, data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) showed on Wednesday.
April 02, 2025
Asia|Political|World
Myanmar's deadly earthquake may bring diplomatic payoff for junta chief
Myanmar's deadliest natural disaster in years has strengthened the position of ruling general, Min Aung Hlaing, by opening diplomatic channels
April 02, 2025
Asia|Political|World
New Indian bill proposes to revamp Muslim land management, faces backlash
The Indian government on Wednesday presented a bill in parliament that plans sweeping changes in the management of vast tracts of land set aside solely for Muslim
April 02, 2025
Asia|Political|World
China concludes two-day war games around Taiwan after live fire drills
China's military concluded two-day war games around Taiwan in which it held long-range, live-fire drills in the East China Sea,
April 01, 2025
Asia|Political|US|World
US approves sale of 20 US F-16 fighter jets to Philippines as Washington tightens key Asian alliance
US approves sale of 20 US F-16 fighter jets to Philippines as Washington tightens key Asian alliance
April 02, 2025
Asia|Health|Political|World
Buildings in Myanmar continue to collapse days after deadly quake
Buildings in Myanmar continue to collapse days after deadly quake
April 02, 2025
Asia|Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets
Hedge funds rush to cut Asia exposure ahead of US tariff announcement
Hedge funds dumped stocks and lowered leveraged positions in Asian markets last week, data from Morgan Stanley shows, pointing to their defensive stance before U.S.
April 02, 2025
Asia|Business|Technology
China's CATL, Sinopec plan to build 10,000 battery swap stations
Chinese electric vehicle battery giant CATL said on Wednesday that it will partner with state-owned oil giant Sinopec to build 10,000 battery swap stations.
April 02, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology
BYD posts robust growth in car sales as it takes on Tesla globally
BYD posts robust growth in car sales as it takes on Tesla globally
April 02, 2025
Asia|Political|World
New Hong Kong police chief to increase security work despite US sanctions
Hong Kong's new police commissioner played down the impact of recent U.S. sanctions on Hong Kong and Chinese officials, while pledging to do more to safeguard
April 02, 2025
Asia|Political|Technology|World
Latest North Korean ship can carry dozens of missiles, analysts say
North Korea's new class of warship can accommodate dozens of vertical launch cells to carry missiles its military has already developed, analysis of a satellite
April 02, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
Vietnam to send deputy PM on US trip as tariffs loom, Bloomberg News reports
Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc and executives from companies including Vietnam Airlines JSC and Vietjet Aviation JSC will visit the United States this weekend as U.S. tariffs
April 02, 2025
Asia|World
Worried families and search dogs bond during the long days of rescue effort at Bangkok collapse
For most of the day, somberness clouds a makeshift shelter for grief-stricken relatives of dozens of workers still missing at the site of a building collapse in Bangkok
April 02, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy
Standard Chartered raises China 2025 GDP growth forecast to 4.8% from 4.5%
Standard Chartered on Wednesday revised its 2025 economic growth forecast for China to 4.8% from 4.5%, given "stronger-than-expected" real activity performance in the first two
April 02, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy
China's main auto show cast in unwelcome spotlight as government backers clash
The government backers of China's largest auto show have clashed over who has the rights to organise it, sowing confusion among automakers and would-be attendees just weeks before
April 02, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy
Chile's Codelco to supply copper concentrate to India's Adani Group-owned smelter
Chile's state-owned Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, said on Wednesday it would supply copper concentrates to India's Adani Group's $1.2 billion smelter, the world's biggest
April 02, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
Walmart continues to push Chinese suppliers to cut prices, Bloomberg News reports
U.S. retailing giant Walmart is continuing to push Chinese suppliers to cut prices to offset President Donald Trump's tariffs, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar
April 02, 2025
Asia|Political|World
South Korea's acting president urges calm, tighter security ahead of impeachment ruling
South Korea's interim leader called on the nation on Wednesday to calmly accept the decision from the Constitutional Court on the impeachment of President
April 01, 2025
Asia|Business|Environment|Technology|World
China to launch grid-connected car projects to balance power supply
China plans to launch pilot projects in nine cities that would use the country's growing fleet of electric vehicles as batteries to shore up power supply on the
April 02, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Vietnam to host China, EU leaders in coming weeks amid US tariff risks, sources say
China's President Xi Jinping and European Union leaders are set to visit Vietnam in the next few weeks in a swirl of diplomatic activity amid
April 02, 2025
Asia|Political|World
China's war games around Taiwan over the years
China launched its latest round of war games around Taiwan on Tuesday, saying on Wednesday they were code-named "Strait Thunder-2025" and were a "stern warning" against separatism.
April 02, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political
Thailand may lose up to $8 billion from potential US tariffs, says official
Thailand could suffer a $7 billion to $8 billion export loss from potential U.S. tariffs if the U.S. administration were to even up
April 02, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance
Indian rupee to react to US tariffs, bond yields seen inching lower
The Indian rupee will react to the announcement of reciprocal tariffs from the United States this week, with investors looking to gauge how
April 02, 2025
Asia|Europe|Political|US|World
Germany sees Ukraine truce efforts as deadlocked, while China says the talks are encouraging
Germany’s chief diplomat is describing U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure a truce in the three-year war between Russia and Ukraine as deadlocked
April 01, 2025
Asia|MidEast|Political|World
Russian, Chinese foreign ministers discuss Iran's nuclear program and Korea, Russia says
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, the situation on the Korean Peninsula as well as Iran's nuclear program, the Russian foreign
April 01, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy
South Korea March inflation +2.1% y/y, slightly above forecast
South Korea's consumer prices rose 2.1% in March from a year earlier, after a rise of 2.0% in February, government data showed on Wednesday.
April 01, 2025
Asia|Political|World
North Korea denounces US, Japan's pledge to co-produce missiles on Hegseth visit
North Korea criticised a recent agreement by Japan and the United States on co-producing air-to-air missiles as aggravating regional security risks and another example of
April 01, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Stock market today: More swerves hit Wall Street as Trump's "Liberation Day" nears
U_S_ stocks swerved through another shaky day of trading, with uncertainty still high about just what President Donald Trump will announce about tariffs on his “Liberation Day.”
April 01, 2025
Asia|World
Survivors still being found from Myanmar earthquake, but hopes begin to fade as deaths exceed 2,700
Rescue workers have saved a 63-year-old woman from earthquake rubble in Myanmar’s capital
April 01, 2025
Asia|MidEast|Political|US|World
Melania Trump says courage is 'based in love' as she honors women from around the world for bravery
Melania Trump has recognized eight women with the 2025 International Women of Courage Award
April 01, 2025
Asia|Political|World
Myanmar rebel alliance declares unilateral ceasefire to support quake response
A major rebel alliance in Myanmar on Tuesday declared a unilateral ceasefire in its conflict with the ruling military to support an international humanitarian response to last week's
April 01, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US
Yen holds gains vs US dollar ahead of tariff announcement
The yen rose against the dollar on Tuesday, after U.S. economic data showed softness in the manufacturing sector and labor market ahead of tariff announcements
April 01, 2025
Asia|Health|Political|World
UN urges aid to Myanmar quake survivors before monsoons hit, death toll climbs towards 3,000
United Nations officials who surveyed earthquake damage in Myanmar urged the global community on Tuesday to ramp up aid before the looming monsoon season worsens already catastrophic
April 01, 2025
Asia|Science
Archaeologists unearthed a cache of stone tools. Neanderthals may have made them, study finds
Archaeologists unearthed a cache of stone tools. Neanderthals may have made them, study finds
April 01, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets
Stocks edge higher, gold soars with Trump tariffs in view
Global shares edged higher in choppy trading on Tuesday, while safe-haven gold soared to a record peak as markets awaited details of U.S.
April 01, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy
Chinese automakers Dongfeng Motor and Changan Auto hold merger talks, NYT reports
Chinese automakers Dongfeng Motor and Chongqing Changan Automobile are in advance discussions to combine their operations, the New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing people with
April 01, 2025
Asia|Business|Technology
Alibaba prepares for flagship AI model release as soon as April, Bloomberg News reports
China's tech and e-commerce giant Alibaba Group is planning to release Qwen 3, an upgraded version of its flagship AI model, as soon as this month, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday,
April 01, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Food|World
China says beef tariff investigation will be fair
China said it would deliver a "fair and objective" ruling following a hearing in its ongoing investigation into beef imports that could lead to higher
April 01, 2025
Asia|Political|World
China launches military drills around Taiwan, calls Taiwan president a 'parasite'
China staged military drills off Taiwan's north, south and east coasts on Tuesday as a "stern warning" against separatism and called
March 31, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political
Factories around the world brace for Trump tariffs
Factories around the world, from Japan to Britain to the United States, saw activity slump in March as businesses braced for new U.S. tariffs
April 01, 2025
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Finance
Chile's Codelco agrees on $666 million in loans from Japan's JBIC, commercial bank
Chile's state-run Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, said on Tuesday it agreed on a $466 million loan from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation and an
April 01, 2025
Asia|Travel|World
80 years after World War II, Okinawa’s battle sites are still giving up bones and bombs
80 years after World War II, Okinawa’s battle sites are still giving up bones and bombs
April 01, 2025
Asia|Environment|Health|Political|World
Rescue hopes fading four days after quake kills more than 2,700 in Myanmar and Thailand. Here’s what we know
Rescue hopes fading four days after quake kills more than 2,700 in Myanmar and Thailand. Here’s what we know
March 30, 2025
Asia|Crime|Health|Political|World
A fireball from a burst gas pipeline in Malaysia injures 145 people
Authorities say a fireball that erupted from a burst gas pipeline soared into the sky outside Malaysia’s largest city and injured 145 people
April 01, 2025
Asia|Celebrity|Entertainment
South Korean superstar Kim Soo Hyun tearfully denies controversial claims about relationship with late actress
South Korean superstar Kim Soo Hyun tearfully denies controversial claims about relationship with late actress
April 01, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
Top Japanese shipping line fears US tariffs will slow cargo flows, president says
Nippon Yusen (NYK), Japan's largest shipping line, is concerned that U.S.
April 01, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Trump tariffs hinder M&A and IPOs in what was supposed to be a blockbuster quarter
A global trade war kicked off by U.S.
April 01, 2025
Asia|Political|World
Xi says China and India should strengthen ties in 'Dragon-Elephant tango'
China and India should work more closely together, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Indian President Droupadi Murmu, saying their relationship should take the form of a "Dragon-
April 01, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology
Arm recently sought to acquire Alphawave for AI chip tech, sources say
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April 01, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
China's Luxshare weighing Hong Kong listing this year, sources say
China's Luxshare Precision Industry, maker of Apple AirPods, is considering a Hong Kong listing this year, three people familiar with the matter said
April 01, 2025
Asia|Political|World
Chinese military conducts large-scale drills around Taiwan
The Chinese military has conducted large-scale drills around Taiwan as it again warned the self-ruled island against seeking formal independence
April 01, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political
Blocking 7-Eleven deal on security grounds would hurt Japan's image, head of state-backed fund says
Japan risks reputational damage if it were to block a $47 billion foreign bid for retailer Seven & i Holdings on economic security
April 01, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
US flags India's burdensome import requirements as trade barrier ahead of Trump's tariffs
The United States has flagged concerns over India's increasing and burdensome import-quality requirements, among its many barriers to trade,
April 01, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance
Chinese banks hike consumer loan rates in abrupt reversal as bad debt risks mount
Some Chinese banks have started raising interest rates amid growing bad consumer loans in a dramatic U-turn just weeks after slashing them to unprecedented
April 01, 2025
Asia|Crime|Political|US|World
US sanctions six Chinese and Hong Kong officials for rights abuses
The U.S. sanctioned six senior Chinese and Hong Kong officials on Monday, citing "transnational repression" and further erosion of
March 31, 2025
Asia|World
Water and medicine in short supply after Myanmar earthquake, says UN
Shelter, clean water and medicine are in short supply following the earthquake in Myanmar that has caused significant structural damage and had a devastating
April 01, 2025
Asia|Political|World
South Korea’s Constitutional Court will rule Friday on Yoon's impeachment
South Korea’s Constitutional Court will rule Friday on whether to dismiss impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol
April 01, 2025