Pasqal Arabia quantum joint venture launches as Saudi Arabia becomes the first MENA nation to deploy neutral-atom quantum processors inside national borders through a formal joint venture -- hardware ...
Iran and Oman propose temporary Strait of Hormuz deal as tensions over key waterway persist
The US is threatening damaging new sanctions on countries that refuse to cut economic ties with Iran, but has stopped short of actually imposing big new penalties. Follow for live updates.
Will ‘Invest Bangladesh’ make investing easier?
For years, investors in Bangladesh have been voicing their grievances about navigating a maze of regulators, tax authorities and utility providers, rather than the lack of an investment promotion ...
Germany Eyes Bigger Business Relationship With Pakistan
Germany seeks to expand business and economic ties with Pakistan as both sides discuss investment, reforms, German companies and trade opportunities.
China pushes back after Trump tightens the screws on Iran
China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, is expected to travel to the United States next month to meet with President Donald Trump to continue talks aimed at stabilizing the countries’ relationship.
Philippines seeking to expand military drone capabilities, says defence chief
The Philippines plans to expand its unmanned capabilities, including through development and acquisition of drones as part of efforts to modernise its military, its defence chief said on Tuesday.
Japan’s debt-servicing costs seen at record in next fiscal year, Kyodo reports
TOKYO, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Japan's finance ministry expects debt-servicing costs to rise 17% to a record 36.64 trillion yen ($230 billion) in the next fiscal year, adding to pressure on the country's ...
Japan eyes blockchain for instant stock, government bond settlement, Nikkei reports
Aug 26 (Reuters) - Japan is preparing to set up a payment infrastructure to enable instantaneous settlement of transactions in stocks and Japanese government bonds using blockchain technology, the ...
China angered over US sanctions against Iran
China is angrily pushing back against the President Donald Trump administration on new sanctions against Iran that will harm it.
Apollo chief economist says ‘China shock 2.0 is here’ as new wave of Chinese technology floods global markets—and it’s bad news for American companies
China's export boom is moving from Walmart shelves to EVs and semiconductors—and U.S. companies can’t tariff it away ...