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Stock futures are are flat and Treasuries slipped while oil stumbled heading into today's PCE report and NVDA earnings. As of 8:00am ET, S&P Futures are unchanged and Nasdaq futures drop 0.2% as NVDA and MRVL both rise 0.2% with Semis flat, Memory down 80bp, Korea down 46bp, Software down 1.3%, but Unprofitable Tech…
China is the world’s biggest crude importer and the largest buyer of Iranian oil. It imported about 12.4 million bpd of crude last year, with roughly half coming from the Middle East. Beijing has also been a reliable buyer of Iranian oil, accounting for 90 per cent of Iran’s sanctioned oil exports. Iranian crude flo…
Sources and experts caution against overplaying expectations, saying offers on the table fall well short of a breakthrough or grand bargain
Sources and experts caution against overplaying expectations, saying offers on the table fall well short of a breakthrough or grand bargain
SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- A government delegation attended the inauguration ceremony for a major international initiative launched by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Washington, D.C., the science ministry said Wednesday.
A wall of mud and rock appeared to collapse into a river on the Himalayan border of Nepal and China's Tibet on Wednesday, triggering catastrophic flooding on the Nepali side that killed at least nine people and left hundreds of tourists missing.
A wall of mud and rock appeared to collapse into a river on the Himalayan border of Nepal and China's Tibet on Wednesday, triggering catastrophic flooding on the Nepali side that has killed 22 people and left hundreds of tourists missing.
President Xi has ordered the authorities in Tibet’s Gyirong county to spare no efforts in searching for missing people
President Xi has ordered the authorities in Tibet’s Gyirong county to spare no efforts in searching for missing people
Many think South Korea’s climate causes the flavour-masking sweetness of its wine, but Jeong Gyu-song of Jeong Ssang-eun Wine says otherwise
Many think South Korea’s climate causes the flavour-masking sweetness of its wine, but Jeong Gyu-song of Jeong Ssang-eun Wine says otherwise
China’s largest offshore oil and gas producer saw net profits jump over 23 per cent in the first half amid turbulence in the Middle East
China’s largest offshore oil and gas producer saw net profits jump over 23 per cent in the first half amid turbulence in the Middle East
The scandal has prompted a review of closed missing-person reports by police agencies across the country.
Beijing bets on next-generation manufacturing – and stricter industrial oversight – to secure its economic strategy
Beijing bets on next-generation manufacturing – and stricter industrial oversight – to secure its economic strategy
Liquidators seek claims of about 38 billion yuan from PwC International for Evergrande audit failures
Liquidators seek claims of about 38 billion yuan from PwC International for Evergrande audit failures
Chinese chip packaging firms launch multibillion-dollar expansion drive after logging triple-figure profit growth on surging AI demand
Chinese chip packaging firms launch multibillion-dollar expansion drive after logging triple-figure profit growth on surging AI demand
There’s plenty of skin on display in “The Full Monty,” but for Koji Yamamoto, the riskiest part of the musical may be performing entirely in English.
A delegation of Japanese politicians has travelled to Beijing this week in what observers say may be a bid to improve relations amid one of the worst rifts with China since the 1970s.
Revised personnel rules tie performance to eco-impact more closely as the country shifts gear from growth to sustainability
Revised personnel rules tie performance to eco-impact more closely as the country shifts gear from growth to sustainability
TOKYO — North Korea will send about 100 athletes to compete across 14 sports at the Asian Games in Japan next month, a senior official said, aiming to "bring joy to Marshal Kim Jong Un."
By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club
By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club
Story provides China youth with a fresh perspective on growing old, defined by mutual respect and deep devotion
Story provides China youth with a fresh perspective on growing old, defined by mutual respect and deep devotion
The cancelled appointments mark the latest squeeze in a tightening vice on legal immigration during Donald Trump’s second term
The cancelled appointments mark the latest squeeze in a tightening vice on legal immigration during Donald Trump’s second term
KATHMANDU – Nepal sent helicopters to the rescue on Wednesday after a massive flash flood swept away villages in the Himalayan nation, killing eight and damaging roads, bridges and power projects in areas near Tibet, authorities said.
The high jump pioneer won numerous awards for her achievements and served as vice-president of the Chinese Athletics Association
The high jump pioneer won numerous awards for her achievements and served as vice-president of the Chinese Athletics Association
South Korea's interior minister on Wednesday ordered police to investigate the alleged false closure of missing person cases on Jeju Island and review how such cases are handled nationwide.
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
Hyundai Motor Co. unveiled its most extensive product expansion yet, targeting over 100 model launches globally by 2030 across North America, South Korea and Europe.
Relocation push raises fears of slower crisis response, brain drain in financial sector
Black radar-absorbing finish on upgraded ship-launched weapon would improve penetration and visual camouflage over deep water, say analysts
Black radar-absorbing finish on upgraded ship-launched weapon would improve penetration and visual camouflage over deep water, say analysts
North Korea will send about 100 athletes to compete across 14 sports at the Asian Games in Japan next month, a senior official said, aiming to “bring joy to Marshal Kim Jong Un.”
The Manila Times visits and discovers Hangzhou, China – where technology and culture – bring out a combined sense of wonder and history. Join the Times in its trip to Hangzhou Future Tech Hub, Hengdian World Studios, Qingdao Movie Metropolis and much more. VIDEO BY IGGY MONSURA
Tech groups and Japanese authorities and businesses launched the Japan Anti-Scam Alliance in Tokyo on Aug. 26. (Photo by Tsubasa Suruga)
Beijing’s push for global cooperation is clearly self-interested, but even US allies in the West can see the benefits of multilateralism
Beijing’s push for global cooperation is clearly self-interested, but even US allies in the West can see the benefits of multilateralism
SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Vietnam vowed to further bolster economic exchanges with the goal of increasing bilateral trade to US$150 billion by 2030 and strengthening supply chain cooperation, Seoul's industry ministry said Wednesday.
Bomb threats were emailed to 80 courts across South Korea on Wednesday, prompting police searches, tightened security and temporary disruptions to some court proceedings.
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
Dozens of guidelines are coming, covering medical, industrial and consumer users as emerging neural technology moves towards wider adoption
Dozens of guidelines are coming, covering medical, industrial and consumer users as emerging neural technology moves towards wider adoption