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Column: When it comes to Trump's economy, the adults have left the room
The great and powerful Oz, as Donald Trump models himself, never warned Americans that the road to his promised Golden Age would be full…
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Trump says South Korea wants to invest in the Alaska gas pipeline. Does it?
SEOUL — In his speech to Congress this week, President Trump said that South Korea, alongside other countries such as Japan, wanted to…
Politics
In dizzying reversal, Trump pauses tariffs on some Mexican and Canadian products
MEXICO CITY — The on-again, off-again threat of U.S. tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada took another dizzying turn Thursday, when…
Politics
Trump's sweeping tariffs on Canada and Mexico end decades of North American free trade
MEXICO CITY — Sweeping tariffs imposed Tuesday by President Trump are sending shock waves through global supply chains, roiling markets…
Business
More tech layoffs hit Bay Area as HP and Autodesk announce job cuts
Another round of layoffs hit the San Francisco Bay Area’s volatile tech industry. HP Inc. plans to lay off up to 2,000 more employees as…
Lifestyle
China’s ‘Puppy Mountain’ goes viral
When Shanghai-based designer Guo Qingshan posted a vacation photo on Valentine’s Day and captioned it “Puppy Mountain,” it became a…
Business
US: S&P 500, Nasdaq muted as US plans tighter curbs on chip exports to China
The benchmark S&P 500 and the Nasdaq had a subdued start on Tuesday (Feb 25) as markets braced for the potential impact of more stringent…
Business
Tesla Moves One Step Closer to Self-Driving Cars in China
Elon Musk, the chief executive of Tesla, tried for years to convince Chinese regulators to let him offer self-driving capabilities in one…
Business
China raises scrutiny of outflows via Hong Kong listings, foreign deals
CHINA is increasing scrutiny of outbound investments by domestic companies as well as their use of proceeds from Hong Kong share sales,…
News
US military reveals second Chinese balloon shot down in 2023
A photo released by the United States military revealed a second Chinese balloon was shot down in 2023, along with the one that crossed…
Business
China Everbright Water’s FY2024 profit falls 14% to HK$1 billion
CHINA Everbright Water’s net profit for the full year ended Dec 31 fell 14 per cent to HK$1 billion (S$175.5 million) from HK$1.2 billion…
Business
‘Worst is over’: Analysts bullish on Raffles Medical’s potential China turnaround; Maybank upgrades to ‘buy’
ANALYSTS have raised their target prices on private healthcare provider Raffles Medical amid expectations of an earnings recovery, which…
Business
‘Worst is over’: Analysts bullish on Raffles Medical’s potential China turnaround; DBS, Maybank upgrade to ‘buy’
ANALYSTS have raised their target prices on private healthcare provider Raffles Medical amid expectations of an earnings recovery, which…
Politics
China's home prices to drop further, recovery not expected until 2026
BEIJING (Reuters) - The outlook for China's property sector has turned gloomier despite expectations of price stabilisation by next year…
Politics
Trump team seeks to toughen Biden’s chip controls over China
DONALD Trump’s administration is sketching out tougher versions of US semiconductor curbs and pressuring key allies to escalate their…
Business
CLP to focus capital on Hong Kong and China in clean power push
CLP Holdings plans to focus on investing in Hong Kong and mainland China, while projects in other areas will need to be self-funded as the…
Politics
China woos Bangladesh in Beijing trip
A 22-member Bangladeshi delegation of political leaders, civil society activists, academics and journalists have begun a 10-day visit to…
News
Pakistan’s shiny new Balochistan airport is just missing one thing: passengers
With no passengers and no planes, Pakistan’s newest and most expensive airport is a bit of a mystery. Entirely financed by China to the…
Business
Tesla prepares to deploy long-awaited FSD features in China
TESLA is readying a software update for customers in China to offer driver-assistance capabilities similar to those marketed as Full…
Business
Tesla deploys long-awaited FSD features to drivers in China
TESLA has started rolling out a software update for customers in China that enables driver-assistance capabilities similar to those…
Politics
Apple to hire 20,000 people, invest $500 billion in the U.S. amid Trump tariffs
Apple said Monday it plans to invest $500 billion in the United States, hire 20,000 people and open a new manufacturing factory in Texas…
Politics
Vietnam adds to global steel turmoil with tariffs hitting China
Outside China itself, Vietnam is the biggest single buyer of Chinese steel, and hot-rolled coil is a major export product VIETNAM will…
Politics
Trump’s main target in metals tariffs is China, ex-trade adviser says
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s tariffs on aluminium and steel are motivated mostly by concerns that China is flooding the global market and…
Business
Malaysia expects its palm exports to China to be ‘resilient’ amid price pressure
MALAYSIA-PALM/CHINA:Malaysia expects its palm exports to China to be 'resilient' amid price pressure Malaysian palm oil exports to China…