China’s top priority is now keeping the Gulf states, and above all Saudi Arabia and the UAE, from drawing closer to Washington.
South Korea’s Kospi bounces back after chip and tech market rout
The move followed a sharp rout in global technology stocks, as investors dumped high-flying semiconductor and artificial-intelligence names.
South Korea’s Kospi jumps as SK Hynix stock surges on blockbuster Nasdaq listing plan
Memory chipmaker SK Hynix is planning a blockbuster Nasdaq listing worth $29.4 billion.
The High School Pipeline to South Korea’s Chip-Making Fortunes
Huge memory-chip profits from the global A.I. boom have increased interest in semiconductor factory work. But behind the hype are uncertain job prospects.
South Korea’s Kospi is soaring one day, sinking the next. Here’s why
South Korea’s benchmark Kospi has become the world’s most volatile major stock market as the AI boom collides with rising valuations, soaring chip costs and heavy retail speculation. Here’s why the dr ...
One week in, what exactly are America and Iran getting from their agreement?
The big news is that the United States and Iran are no longer openly at war. That is, in itself, a win that likely saved lives a week after President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding ...
Bangladesh urges China to narrow trade gap, speed up infrastructure projects
Tarique Rahman seeks greater market access for Bangladeshi exports, faster delivery of Belt and Road projects, and deeper economic cooperation during his maiden China visit.
Bangladesh seeks China’s support to reduce trade gap
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Friday asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to help diversify Bangladesh’s exports to China, and thereby the huge trade deficit.
High interest rates hindering private investment in Bangladesh, economists warn
Economists warn Bangladesh's private sector struggles as high lending rates and inflation hinder growth. Urgent reforms needed for recovery and investment.
DIFC growth lifts Dubai finance rank
Dubai’s financial regulator recorded another year of strong licensing activity in 2025, as the emirate’s financial centre crossed 1,000 regulated entities and Dubai rose to seventh place in the Global ...