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Wall Street rises and markets rally worldwide as Trump softens his tough talk on tariffs and the Fed

U.S. stocks rose as a worldwide rally came back around to Wall Street

Wall Street rises and markets rally worldwide as Trump softens his tough talk on tariffs and the Fed
Asia|Political|World

India blames Pakistan for a deadly attack in Kashmir and suspends a key water treaty

India is blaming Pakistan for a militant attack that killed 26 people in Indian-held Kashmir, downgrading diplomatic ties and suspending a crucial water-sharing treaty

India blames Pakistan for a deadly attack in Kashmir and suspends a key water treaty
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|US

US rules out setting currency targets in trade talks with Japan

The U.S. does not have specific currency targets in mind as part of bilateral trade talks with Japan, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on

US rules out setting currency targets in trade talks with Japan
Asia|Australia|Business|Finance

ANZ appoints Raciti country head of Singapore and head of SEA, India and Mideast

Australia's ANZ said on Wednesday that Chris Raciti has been appointed ANZ country head of Singapore, with regional oversight for ANZ's businesses in eight markets across

ANZ appoints Raciti country head of Singapore and head of SEA, India and Mideast
Asia|World

Staunchly Catholic Philippines begins period of mourning for Pope Francis

The Philippines began a period of national mourning for Pope Francis on Wednesday, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ordering flags on all state buildings across the staunchly

Staunchly Catholic Philippines begins period of mourning for Pope Francis
Asia|Science|Technology|World

China, Russia may build nuclear plant on moon to power lunar station, official says

China is considering building a nuclear plant on the moon to power the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) it is planning with Russia, a presentation by

China, Russia may build nuclear plant on moon to power lunar station, official says
Asia|Crime|World

Militants in Indian Kashmir segregate men from women and children before opening fire

Militants who killed 26 people in India's Kashmir region separated the men from the women and children and asked the men their names before shooting them

Militants in Indian Kashmir segregate men from women and children before opening fire
Asia|Crime|World

India downgrades ties with Pakistan after attack on Kashmir tourists kills 26

India announced a raft of measures to downgrade its ties with Pakistan on Wednesday, a day after suspected militants killed

India downgrades ties with Pakistan after attack on Kashmir tourists kills 26
Asia|Crime|Political|World

What is Kashmir Resistance, the group claiming the attack on tourists in Kashmir?

Kashmir Resistance, also known as The Resistance Front, has claimed responsibility for Tuesday's attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, the deadliest incident of its kind in

What is Kashmir Resistance, the group claiming the attack on tourists in Kashmir?
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China's President Xi says tariffs and trade wars hurt world economic order

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that tariff and trade wars undermine the legitimate rights and interests of all countries, hurt the multilateral trading system and

China's President Xi says tariffs and trade wars hurt world economic order
Asia|Political|World

South Korea to raise Chinese presence in disputed area of sea during dialogue

South Korea will raise China's construction of sea structures off the west coast of the Korean Peninsula in a dialogue with Beijing on Wednesday, Seoul's Foreign Minister said. 

South Korea to raise Chinese presence in disputed area of sea during dialogue
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

China's Jetour to launch European car sales in third quarter

Chinese sport-utility vehicle maker Jetour plans to launch in some European markets in the third quarter and aims to sell cars across much of the continent by 2027,

China's Jetour to launch European car sales in third quarter
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Volkswagen will go through 'right-size' process in China, CEO says

German carmaker Volkswagen will need to go through a 'right-sizing' process in China, its group CEO said on Wednesday, as competition intensifies in the world's biggest auto market

Volkswagen will go through 'right-size' process in China, CEO says
Asia|Business|Economy

Nissan to spend $1.4 billion in China, ditching 'slow' response to fast market

Nissan Motor will invest an additional $1.4 billion in China, where it believes it is on track to reverse a punishing slide in sales with the launch of some 10

Nissan to spend $1.4 billion in China, ditching 'slow' response to fast market
Asia|Crime|Travel|World

How militants attacked tourists in Kashmir's Pahalgam, and India's response

At least 26 people died and 17 others were injured when suspected militants opened fire at a popular tourist spot in the Pahalgam region of India's Jammu and Kashmir territory

How militants attacked tourists in Kashmir's Pahalgam, and India's response
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

China's Great Wall Motor is seeking to produce vehicles in Brazil, chairman says

Great Wall Motor is looking for opportunities to use Brazil as a base for vehicle production and expand to nearby regions, the Chinese carmaker's chairman said in Shanghai on

China's Great Wall Motor is seeking to produce vehicles in Brazil, chairman says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Japan lawmakers urge pension fund to invest in domestic private equity

A group of Japan's ruling party lawmakers on Wednesday called on the country's top public pension fund GPIF to expand investment in domestic private equity and

Japan lawmakers urge pension fund to invest in domestic private equity
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|US|World

Hapag-Lloyd says 30% of China's US bound shipments have been cancelled

Hapag-Lloyd customers have cancelled 30% of shipments to the United States from China, spooked by the trade conflict between the world's two largest

Hapag-Lloyd says 30% of China's US bound shipments have been cancelled
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Thailand may need $15 billion of stimulus to cope with US tariffs, minister says

Thailand may need at least 500 billion baht ($15 billion) for economic stimulus measures to address the impact of U.S. tariffs, its finance minister said on Wednesday.

Thailand may need $15 billion of stimulus to cope with US tariffs, minister says
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Kashmir: A disputed region in focus after deadly militant attack

Twenty-six people were killed and 17 were injured when suspected militants opened fire at tourists in India's Jammu and Kashmir territory on Tuesday, the worst such attack in the country

Kashmir: A disputed region in focus after deadly militant attack
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Indonesia's Q1 FDI up 12.7% y/y to nearly $14 billion, minister says

Indonesia's foreign direct investment in the first three months of 2025 reached 230.4 trillion rupiah ($13.67 billion), up around 12.7% year-on-year in rupiah terms, investment

Indonesia's Q1 FDI up 12.7% y/y to nearly $14 billion, minister says
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Textile giant Bangladesh pushed to recycle more waste

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Textile giant Bangladesh pushed to recycle more waste
Asia|Science|Technology|World

China lunar chief accuses US of interfering in joint space programmes with other nations

The chief designer of China's lunar exploration programme accused the United States on Wednesday of interfering in Beijing's attempts to cooperate with Europe

China lunar chief accuses US of interfering in joint space programmes with other nations
Arts|Asia|Entertainment

A new Netflix film features a hurtling Japanese bullet train with a ticking bomb

The highspeed bullet train takes center stage in Shinji Higuchi’s new film, “Bullet Train Explosion,” premiering on Netflix Wednesday

A new Netflix film features a hurtling Japanese bullet train with a ticking bomb
Asia|Political|World

Philippines to receive second batch of BrahMos missile system from India

The Philippines is set to receive its second batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles from India, its defence secretary said on Wednesday, which should bolster the country's

Philippines to receive second batch of BrahMos missile system from India
Asia|Political|World

Taiwan former Vice President Chen to attend Pope's funeral

Taiwan's former Vice President Chen Chien-jen will attend Pope Francis' funeral, Taiwan's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday, adding that he will go as the envoy of Taiwan President

Taiwan former Vice President Chen to attend Pope's funeral
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Chinese e-commerce platforms to end refund-without-returns amid weak economy, sources say

Chinese authorities have asked e-commerce platform operators to stop insisting on merchants refunding customers without requiring the return of goods, to alleviate

Chinese e-commerce platforms to end refund-without-returns amid weak economy, sources say
Asia|Crime|World

Indian-controlled Kashmir has been the scene of many violent attacks in past decades

At least 26 people were killed and more than a dozen injured after gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir

Indian-controlled Kashmir has been the scene of many violent attacks in past decades
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

India April business growth hits 8-month high as export orders surge, PMI shows

India's private sector growth rose to an eight-month high in April fueled by robust demand, particularly a surge in foreign orders for manufactured goods,

India April business growth hits 8-month high as export orders surge, PMI shows
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Trade war, safety concerns take centre stage at Shanghai auto show

China's annual auto shows have become the world's premier showcase for the rise of ever-cheaper, high-tech electric vehicles

Trade war, safety concerns take centre stage at Shanghai auto show
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Cambodia canal's impact on Mekong questioned after China signs deal

Cambodia should share a feasibility study on the impact of a planned China-backed canal that would divert water from the rice-growing floodplains of Vietnam's Mekong

Cambodia canal's impact on Mekong questioned after China signs deal
Asia|Political|World

Former Taiwan vice president to attend Pope Francis funeral

A former Taiwan vice president will attend this weekend's funeral of Pope Francis as the special envoy of President Lai Ching-te, the island's foreign ministry said on Wednesday

Former Taiwan vice president to attend Pope Francis funeral
Asia|Business|Technology

Zhipu AI ramps up overseas expansion strategy ahead of IPO

SINGAPORE - China's Zhipu AI is ramping up its overseas expansion through a partnership with Alibaba Cloud, an executive said on Wednesday, as the startup prepares for an initial public offering.

Zhipu AI ramps up overseas expansion strategy ahead of IPO
Asia|Business|Technology

Carmaker GAC to take responsibility for safety of L4 autonomous cars, Jiemian reports

Chinese carmaker Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) said at the Shanghai auto show on Wednesday it would take responsibility for the safety of Level 4 autonomous driving vehicles,

Carmaker GAC to take responsibility for safety of L4 autonomous cars, Jiemian reports
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Sri Lanka's economy to grow 3.5% in 2025 despite US tariff headwinds, World Bank says

Sri Lanka is on track to post growth of 3.5% this year, the World Bank said in its latest report on Wednesday, unchanged from its October forecast, but faces

Sri Lanka's economy to grow 3.5% in 2025 despite US tariff headwinds, World Bank says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

BOJ calls on Japan banks to be vigilant against trade policy risks

Japanese banks must monitor various risks associated with high levels of uncertainty over global trade policies, the Bank of Japan said on Wednesday, as U.S.

BOJ calls on Japan banks to be vigilant against trade policy risks
Asia|Business|Technology|World

BYD unveils new luxury sports car as carmakers vie for attention at China’s largest auto show

BYD unveils new luxury sports car as carmakers vie for attention at China’s largest auto show

BYD unveils new luxury sports car as carmakers vie for attention at China’s largest auto show
Asia|Business|Economy|US|World

South Korea to seek speedy solution on auto tariffs in US trade talks

South Korea's Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun said on Wednesday that Seoul will seek a speedy solution over auto tariffs in trade talks with U.S.

South Korea to seek speedy solution on auto tariffs in US trade talks
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

BOJ to raise rates in Q3 though Trump tariffs will disrupt policy normalisation: Reuters poll

The Bank of Japan is likely to hold its key interest rate through June, showed a Reuters survey of economists, with a 25-basis-point hike next quarter expected by

BOJ to raise rates in Q3 though Trump tariffs will disrupt policy normalisation: Reuters poll
Asia|Business|Technology

Chinese automaker Zeekr debuts first hybrid model at Shanghai auto show

Chinese automaker Zeekr debuted its first hybrid model the Zeekr 9X luxury SUV at the Shanghai auto show on Wednesday.

Chinese automaker Zeekr debuts first hybrid model at Shanghai auto show
Asia|Business|Economy

Cathay Pacific expects lower US-China air cargo demand from tariffs impact

Cathay Pacific Airways, one of Asia's largest air freight carriers, expects air cargo demand between mainland China and the United States. to soften as tariff hikes between Washington

Cathay Pacific expects lower US-China air cargo demand from tariffs impact
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Mercedes CEO urges EU to find equitable solution to China-made EV tariff dispute

Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius said on Wednesday the German automaker was urging the European Union to find an "equitable solution" to create a level-playing

Mercedes CEO urges EU to find equitable solution to China-made EV tariff dispute
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Musk says Tesla's Optimus humanoid robots affected by China's export curbs on rare earths

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday that the production of its Optimus humanoid robots had been affected by China's export restrictions of rare earth magnets.

Musk says Tesla's Optimus humanoid robots affected by China's export curbs on rare earths
Asia|Business|Technology|World

BMW to integrate DeepSeek AI in its new vehicles in China later this year

German automaker BMW plans to start integrating artificial intelligence from Chinese startup DeepSeek in its new models in China from later this year, CEO Oliver Zipse said at the

BMW to integrate DeepSeek AI in its new vehicles in China later this year
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Trump tariffs threaten to pile more pain on Thailand's rice sector

Thai farmer Daeng Donsingha was already worried for her family of nine when rice prices in the world's second-largest

Trump tariffs threaten to pile more pain on Thailand's rice sector
Asia|Business|Technology

China's Leapmotor says it delivered 8,000 B10 SUVs within 13 days

Leapmotor has delivered 8,000 units of B10 SUVs within 13 days of launch, with more than half of the orders being the lidar version, Cao Li, the electric vehicle maker's vice

China's Leapmotor says it delivered 8,000 B10 SUVs within 13 days
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Militants kill at least 26 tourists at a resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir

Indian police say gunmen have killed at least 26 tourists at a resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir

Militants kill at least 26 tourists at a resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir
Asia|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Chinese citizens working at drone production site in Russia

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Chinese citizens were working at a drone production site in Russia and suggested that Moscow may have "stolen" drone technology from

Zelenskiy says Chinese citizens working at drone production site in Russia
Asia|Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Wall Street rallies and recovers Monday's losses as the dollar and US bond market steady

U.S. stocks jumped in a widespread rally and more than made up for their sharp drops from the day before

Wall Street rallies and recovers Monday's losses as the dollar and US bond market steady
Asia|Crime|World

At least 20 feared killed in militant attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir, security sources say

At least 20 people were feared killed after suspected militants opened fire on tourists in India's Jammu and Kashmir territory on Tuesday, three security

At least 20 feared killed in militant attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir, security sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices settle up nearly 2% on new Iran sanctions, equities rally

Oil prices settled more than $1 per barrel higher on Tuesday as new U.S. sanctions against Iran and rising equity markets helped spark a recovery rally from the

Oil prices settle up nearly 2% on new Iran sanctions, equities rally
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Stocks rebound, dollar gains; earnings, U.S.-China tariff talks in focus

U.S. stocks rebounded on Tuesday from the previous day's selloff as investors focused on earnings, while the dollar rose after U.S.

Stocks rebound, dollar gains; earnings, U.S.-China tariff talks in focus
Asia|Political|World

Trump: Deeply disturbing news out of Kashmir, US supports India

India has the full support of the United States, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday after suspected militants opened fire on tourists in India's Jammu and Kashmir territory,

Trump: Deeply disturbing news out of Kashmir, US supports India
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Vance calls for greater ties with India, hails progress on trade talks

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has called for greater collaboration with India in sectors such as defense, energy and technology

Vance calls for greater ties with India, hails progress on trade talks
Asia|World

The Latest: Pope Francis lies in state ahead of his funeral, set for Saturday

Pope Francis’ funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, and a viewing of his body will begin on Wednesday in St. Peter’s Basilica, days after the popular pontiff died at age 88

The Latest: Pope Francis lies in state ahead of his funeral, set for Saturday
Asia|Crime|World

Major militant attacks in India's restive Kashmir region

At least 20 people were feared dead after suspected militants opened fire on them in India's Himalayan territory of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, with officials saying it was one

Major militant attacks in India's restive Kashmir region
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

IMF cuts Japan's growth forecast as Trump tariffs bite

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday cut its economic growth forecast for Japan and projected the central bank would lift interest rates at a slower-than-

IMF cuts Japan's growth forecast as Trump tariffs bite
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

VW Group pitches comeback in China with new models, in-house assisted driving

Volkswagen Group showcased five new models developed for China and an in-house assisted driving system on Tuesday in Shanghai as it fights to win back share

VW Group pitches comeback in China with new models, in-house assisted driving
Asia|Europe|Political|World

China urges UK and EU to uphold multilateral trade in face of US tariffs

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Britain and the European Union on Tuesday to safeguard multilateral trading systems, as Beijing seeks to rally support from trading partners

China urges UK and EU to uphold multilateral trade in face of US tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy|World

IMF cuts India's growth forecast amid tariff uncertainty

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday cut its economic growth forecast for India for the current fiscal year, citing increased trade tensions and global uncertainty.

IMF cuts India's growth forecast amid tariff uncertainty
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

'China Track' bank netting system shields Russia-China trade from Western eyes

Major Russian banks have set up a netting payments system dubbed "The China Track" for transactions with China, aiming to reduce their visibility to Western regulators and mitigate

'China Track' bank netting system shields Russia-China trade from Western eyes
Asia|Political|World

Myanmar junta extends ceasefire to support earthquake relief, state media says

Myanmar's ruling military has extended a temporary ceasefire in its conflict with rebels to April 30, in a move to expedite relief and rebuilding efforts following a devastating earthquake

Myanmar junta extends ceasefire to support earthquake relief, state media says
Asia|Business|Political|World

China asks Korea not to supply products using rare earths to US defence firms, paper reports

Beijing recently asked South Korean companies not to ship products containing China's rare earth minerals to U.S. defence firms, the Korea Economic Daily reported on Tuesday, citing

China asks Korea not to supply products using rare earths to US defence firms, paper reports
Asia|Business|Economy

Indian economy less vulnerable to global headwinds, says cenbank

India's economy is relatively less vulnerable to global headwinds, and calibrated policy support could help the country turn current volatility into an opportunity, the Reserve Bank

Indian economy less vulnerable to global headwinds, says cenbank
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China urges Japan to help fight US tariffs together, Kyodo reports

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has sent a letter to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba calling for a coordinated response to U.S.

China urges Japan to help fight US tariffs together, Kyodo reports
Africa|Americas|Asia|Australia|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

24 of the world’s most unusual landscapes

24 of the world’s most unusual landscapes

24 of the world’s most unusual landscapes
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

HSBC China's top wealth banker reassigned, Asia wealth head relocates to Shanghai

HSBC's top wealth manager overseeing China will leave the role soon in an Asian leadership reshuffle, as the lender also cuts hundreds of jobs from its digital

HSBC China's top wealth banker reassigned, Asia wealth head relocates to Shanghai
Asia|Political|World

Heading for Vatican, cardinal recalls Pope Francis' love for East Timor

The first ever cardinal of Roman Catholic-majority East Timor had barely had time to process the news of Pope Francis' death when he received the summons

Heading for Vatican, cardinal recalls Pope Francis' love for East Timor
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Want evidence Trump’s tariffs are upending the global economy? Here it is

Want evidence Trump’s tariffs are upending the global economy? Here it is

Want evidence Trump’s tariffs are upending the global economy? Here it is
Asia|Europe|Political|World

Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible candidates

Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible candidates

Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible candidates
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

China says Iran's foreign minister will visit on Wednesday

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi will visit China on April 23 at the invitation of China, the Chinese foreign ministry announced on Tuesday.

China says Iran's foreign minister will visit on Wednesday
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Outpouring of grief over Pope Francis' death in largest Muslim-majority country Indonesia

Pope Francis's death has elicited an outpouring of grief in Indonesia, with tributes in the world's largest Muslim-majority country praising the pontiff's

Outpouring of grief over Pope Francis' death in largest Muslim-majority country Indonesia
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Taiwan March export orders miss forecast, China drags

Taiwan's export orders rose less than expected in March, as strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) applications was offset by slower demand from China, with the government

Taiwan March export orders miss forecast, China drags
Asia|Political|World

China expresses condolences over death of Pope Francis

China's foreign ministry on Tuesday expressed condolences over the death of Pope Francis, but said it had no information to share on who might attend the funeral.

China expresses condolences over death of Pope Francis
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia's Rosatom says will proceed with Myanmar nuclear plant despite quake

A plan to build a nuclear power plant will continue in Myanmar, a war-torn Southeast Asian country partly devastated by a massive earthquake in March, the

Russia's Rosatom says will proceed with Myanmar nuclear plant despite quake
Asia|Crime|World

Thailand convicts ex-prosecutors in fugitive Red Bull heir hit-and-run case

A court in Thailand on Tuesday convicted two former prosecutors for misconduct in connection with a high-profile hit-and-run case involving the fugitive heir to the Red Bull energy

Thailand convicts ex-prosecutors in fugitive Red Bull heir hit-and-run case
Asia|Business|Technology

China's cutthroat EV revolution leaves little margin for profit

As the sun set over Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour, well-dressed social media influencers swarmed a lineup of sleek electric vehicles from

China's cutthroat EV revolution leaves little margin for profit
Asia|Political|World

China sends team to Myanmar to monitor ceasefire, foreign ministry says

China has recently sent a team to Myanmar to monitor a ceasefire it brokered between the country's ruling military and a rebel group, China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday,

China sends team to Myanmar to monitor ceasefire, foreign ministry says
Asia|Political|World

Pope’s death receives muted official response in China, which has a tense relationship with the Vatican

Pope’s death receives muted official response in China, which has a tense relationship with the Vatican

Pope’s death receives muted official response in China, which has a tense relationship with the Vatican
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Japan sees little scope for grand deal on yen in talks with U.S

When Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato meets his U.S. counterpart Scott Bessent in Washington this week, the yen is shaping up to be a major

Japan sees little scope for grand deal on yen in talks with U.S
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Mercedes unveils new luxury electric limousine van series

German carmaker Mercedes-Benz unveiled on Tuesday a new all-electric luxury limousine van series called "Vision V" with some of the vehicles to be produced in

Mercedes unveils new luxury electric limousine van series
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan business lobby chief says rapid forex fluctuation undesirable

The head of Japanese business lobby Keidanren, Masakazu Tokura, on Tuesday said rapid foreign exchange fluctuation is undesirable and that currencies must stabilise as much as

Japan business lobby chief says rapid forex fluctuation undesirable
Asia|Business|Technology

A 5-minute charge to go 320 miles. Chinese EV battery giant CATL says its tech is even better than Tesla-killer BYD’s

A 5-minute charge to go 320 miles. Chinese EV battery giant CATL says its tech is even better than Tesla-killer BYD’s

A 5-minute charge to go 320 miles. Chinese EV battery giant CATL says its tech is even better than Tesla-killer BYD’s
Asia|World

Tears, memories as fervently Catholic East Timor mourns Pope Francis

More than 1,500 people packed into a cathedral in East Timor on Tuesday and an overspill of hundreds swarmed outside as one of the world's most devoutly Roman

Tears, memories as fervently Catholic East Timor mourns Pope Francis
Asia|Economy|Political

Taiwan cabinet to ask parliament to unfreeze $4 billion amid budget standoff

Taiwan's cabinet said on Tuesday it will ask the opposition controlled legislature to release more than $4 billion in funds frozen as part of a stand-off over this year's budget,

Taiwan cabinet to ask parliament to unfreeze $4 billion amid budget standoff
Asia|Business|Economy|Political

Thai PM says US tariff negotiations postponed to review 'issues'

Thailand's negotiations with Washington on steep trade tariffs were postponed because the United States has asked Bangkok to review important issues, Prime Minister Paetongtarn

Thai PM says US tariff negotiations postponed to review 'issues'
Asia|Business|Political

China ramps up business charm offensive towards Taiwan alongside political pressure, study shows

Nearly 40,000 Taiwanese joined industry events in China such as conferences and trade fairs supported by the Chinese government in 2024, a study showed on Tuesday, as

China ramps up business charm offensive towards Taiwan alongside political pressure, study shows
Asia|Political|World

'A true father to us' - Filipinos mourn Pope Francis

Filipinos knelt before a framed photo of Pope Francis surrounded by flowers and candles inside the Manila Cathedral on Tuesday for a solemn Mass

'A true father to us' - Filipinos mourn Pope Francis
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

India under tariff pressure to give Amazon and Walmart full market access, FT reports

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India under tariff pressure to give Amazon and Walmart full market access, FT reports
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Vietnam cracks down on fraud on US exports, document shows

Vietnam's trade ministry has issued a directive to crack down on illegal transhipment of goods to the United States and other trading partners as it tries to

Vietnam cracks down on fraud on US exports, document shows
Asia|Business|Economy

Thai industrial sentiment drops in March, US tariffs a concern

Thailand's industrial sentiment in March fell for the first time in three months, with a future index pointing to a further fall on concerns about U.S. tariffs, the Federation of

Thai industrial sentiment drops in March, US tariffs a concern
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Walmart-backed Flipkart to shift base back to India from Singapore

Flipkart will shift its holding company from Singapore to India, the e-commerce company said on Tuesday, as its parent Walmart aims to take the 17-year-old company public.

Walmart-backed Flipkart to shift base back to India from Singapore
Asia|Business|Economy|Stock Markets

'For our country': China's patriots are buying the dip

Cao Mingjie had never traded stocks before Donald Trump's "Liberation Day".

'For our country': China's patriots are buying the dip
Asia|Business|Europe|Technology

China's Nio delays Europe launch of Firefly EV to third quarter

China's Nio said on Tuesday it would launch its Firefly electric vehicle in Europe in the third quarter, later than initially forecast, after it underestimated challenges involved

China's Nio delays Europe launch of Firefly EV to third quarter
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

South Korea's acting president Han expects positive outcome from US trade talks

South Korea's acting president Han Duck-soo expects this week's trade talks with the United States to pave the way for a mutually beneficial outcome, he said during a

South Korea's acting president Han expects positive outcome from US trade talks
Asia|Economy|Education|Political|US|World

Trump visa cuts and tariff hikes turn Chinese students away from American Dream

When 25-year-old biology student Yao's PhD program enrollment was deferred due to funding cuts at her U.S. university, she joined a growing list of

Trump visa cuts and tariff hikes turn Chinese students away from American Dream
Asia|Business|Economy

China's Q1 automobile exports up 16% y/y, industry official says

China's automobile exports reached 1.54 million units in the first quarter of the year, up 16% compared with the same period a year earlier, an industry official said.

China's Q1 automobile exports up 16% y/y, industry official says
Americas|Asia|Australia|Business|Europe|Finance

Nomura to buy Macquarie's US, European asset management units for $1.8 billion

Nomura is acquiring Macquarie Group's U.S. and European public asset management businesses for $1.8 billion, marking the Japanese investment bank's most

Nomura to buy Macquarie's US, European asset management units for $1.8 billion
Asia|Business|Economy|US

US finalizes tariffs on Southeast Asian solar imports

U.S. trade officials finalized steep tariff levels on most solar cells from Southeast Asia, a key step toward wrapping up a year-old trade case in which American manufacturers accused

US finalizes tariffs on Southeast Asian solar imports