XI MEETING: Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping participated in a greeting ceremony before heading inside the Great Hall of the People for their bilateral talks, which are expected to begin shortly …
Live Updates: Iran says it’s ready to repel new U.S. attack with peace talks stalled as Trump in China for state visit
Iran’s military says it’s trained and ready for any new U.S. assault as President Trump predicted a “long talk” about the war with China’s President Xi in Beijing.
Singapore developer in limbo after Timor-Leste’s shock scrapping of major township project
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Dream of owning home in Sri Lanka slips further
The dream of owning a home in Sri Lanka is slipping further out of reach for everyday citizens, even as foreign money pours into the country’s luxury property market. While the economy shows signs of …
Cushman & Wakefield Greater China Wins Six Best Five-Star Awards at 2026 Asia Pacific Property Awards
Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm, has again been recognized at the Asia Pacific …
AAFA, FLA call for continued Better Work Pakistan backing
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and Fair Labor Association (FLA) have requested that the Government of Pakistan maintain its support for the International Labor Organization’s (ILO) …
How the US-China AI rivalry is disrupting Nvidia’s business
Although Washington has reportedly approved around 10 Chinese companies to purchase Nvidia’s H200 AI chips, not a single shipment has been …
Uzbekistan national investment fund lists in London after $604m IPO
By Mokhi Sultanova in Tashkent Uzbekistan’s national investment fund UzNIF on May 13 completed the country’s first ever public market debut, raising $603.6mn at a valuation of around $1.95bn on the …
Threatened Samsung strike poses significant risk to South Korea growth, finance minister says
SEOUL, May 14 (Reuters) – A threatened strike by Samsung Electronics’ union would be a significant risk to South Korea’s economic growth, exports and markets, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said on …
Vietnam targets Q3 2026 for official launch of regulated crypto market
Vietnam’s Deputy Finance Minister Nguyen Duc Chi has said that the country might introduce its first officially regulated crypto asset trading.