The U.S.-Chinese cease-fire left exporters with crippling tariffs, worsening a slowdown for light-industry factories caused by China’s shift to advanced manufacturing.
China iron ore imports hold up as storm clouds gather
Iron ore remains a standout performer among major commodities this year as it holds above $100 a metric ton despite mounting signs that the steel sector in top importer China is softening.
Vietnam positioned to become key player in global semiconductor supply chain
By bno - Ho Chi Minh Office Vietnam is poised to become a pivotal link in the global semiconductor industry, according to Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Chí Dũng, who outlined the country’s strategic ...
Malaysia, Vietnam reaffirm strategic ties and Asean cooperation in phone call, says Anwar
Malaysia and Vietnam are ready to strengthen bilateral relations and continue exploring the potential for strategic cooperation between the two ...
130 foot waves. A nuclear disaster. Comparing Japan’s 2011 tsunami to today’s
The earthquake was powerful. One of the strongest ever recorded. Unlike 2011's Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, there was little damage.
Japan’s FX reserve account reaps record surplus in FY2024
Japan logged a record surplus of $36 billion from a special government account for foreign exchange reserves in the last fiscal year through March, thanks to solid returns on foreign assets which were amplified by a weaker yen.
Radar satellite launched by India and NASA will track minuscule changes to Earth’s land and ice
NASA and India have paired up to launch an Earth-mapping satellite capable of tracking the slightest changes in land and ice.
Google to invest $6 billion in southern India data centre, sources say
Google will invest $6 billion to develop a 1-gigawatt data centre and its power infrastructure in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh in the Alphabet unit's first such investment in India, government sources said on Wednesday.
China’s JD.com to buy Germany’s Ceconomy in deal valuing it at $2.5 billion
By Matthias Inverardi and Matthias WilliamsDUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) -JD.com is acquiring Germany's Ceconomy in a deal that values the electronics retailer at 2.2 billion euros ($2.5 billion), allowing one of China's largest online retailers to expand outside of its home market.
US Sends Icebreaker to Arctic Amid China Rivalry
China has claimed the status of a " near-Arctic state " and a stakeholder in Arctic affairs. In recent years, the East Asian power has gradually expanded its Arctic presence, including deploying icebreakers and conducting scientific research with potential military applications.