Anxious West seeks to rewrite global trade rules to counter China
Beijing should not be accused of trade unfairness simply because Chinese companies have become efficient, innovative and globally competitive
· Wang Huiyao
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Anxious West seeks to rewrite global trade rules to counter China
Beijing should not be accused of trade unfairness simply because Chinese companies have become efficient, innovative and globally competitive
· Wang Huiyao
South Korea's PM Kim meets with China's Li, seeks closer cooperation
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok and Chinese Premier Li Qiang agreed Tuesday to work toward improving bilateral relations and expanding economic cooperation.
· Ahn Sung-mi
DeepSeek’s Harness team races to recruit talent in booming AI agent market
Chinese AI start-up recruiting talent to build cutting-edge autonomous agents that adapt foundational language models into commercial tools
· Minxiao Chang
DeepSeek’s Harness team races to recruit talent in booming AI agent market
Chinese AI start-up recruiting talent to build cutting-edge autonomous agents that adapt foundational language models into commercial tools
· Minxiao Chang
Google’s online dominance is showing signs of cracking in AI era
More than three years into the generative artificial intelligence boom, Google has defied the many skeptics who thought ChatGPT would be the search giant's death knell. But cracks are forming in its core business.
· Jennifer Elias
Futures Slide As Tech Tumbles, Korea Crashes
US equity futures are sharply lower as a Semis/South Korea-induced selloff has spread globally slamming tech stocks and pushing SpaceX 3% lower and below its first day of trading price of $150. Nasdaq stocks lead sentiment and early trading lower with AI cost concerns back in focus, as Bloomberg notes that traders a…
· Tyler Durden
IMF's new Africa chief warns of Middle East conflict fallout, sees bright future for Africa
The International Monetary Fund’s new Africa chief, Zeine Zeidane, says conflict in the Middle East is creating fresh economic challenges for sub-Saharan Africa, but insists the IMF remains committed to supporting countries under pressure.
· AfricaNews
AI to help Hong Kong bookworms find a whole new world of words
36th Hong Kong Book Fair, themed on ‘Reading the World: Cultural Legacy | Joyful Journeys’, will run from July 15 to 21
· Kate Chan
AI to help Hong Kong bookworms find a whole new world of words
36th Hong Kong Book Fair, themed on ‘Reading the World: Cultural Legacy | Joyful Journeys’, will run from July 15 to 21
· Kate Chan
Farage says £5m gift spending details 'not public's business'
Nigel Farage has said "it's not the public's business" to know details of how he spends a £5m gift from a billionaire Reform UK donor.
· Bbcnews
[Finterest] Want to invest in data centers? Watch out for PLDT’s VITRO REIT
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· lkyu0285
PM calls for taking bilateral exchanges to next level in talks with China's premier
DALIAN/SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok called Tuesday for elevating bilateral exchanges with China in areas across politics, the economy, culture and youth, as he held talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
· Kim Seung-yeon
Global farming, Chinese food imports at stake as El Nino threatens drought
Sharpest risks to occur in the Global South, with countries facing conflict and economic stress being the worst hit: United Nations’ FAO
· Ralph Jennings
Global farming, Chinese food imports at stake as El Nino threatens drought
Sharpest risks to occur in the Global South, with countries facing conflict and economic stress being the worst hit: United Nations’ FAO
· Ralph Jennings
Indian startup head appointed as new WhatsApp boss
MUMBAI, India — Meta has tapped Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah as the new head of WhatsApp, as the US tech giant seeks ways to monetise the messaging app's massive user base.
· Agence France-Presse
Six Senses Zighy Bay review: How pioneering Gulf resort stands out in cramped wellness market | The National
Beware of the goats. It’s not a sign we pass as we drive across the border into Oman towards Six Senses Zighy Bay, but it probably should be.
· Hayley Kadrou
Fifa World Cup: Chinese companies hope to help Cabo Verde star cash in on new-found fame
Vozinha, 40, has become an internet sensation after the tiny African nation’s unbeaten run so far, and could earn millions from various deals
· Mike Chan
Fifa World Cup: Chinese companies hope to help Cabo Verde star cash in on new-found fame
Vozinha, 40, has become an internet sensation after the tiny African nation’s unbeaten run so far, and could earn millions from various deals
· Mike Chan
Foreign minister, MPA chairman discuss cooperation in content industry
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Tuesday met with the head of an American trade association representing major film studios and discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the cultural sector, the ministry said.
· Yonhap
Standard Chartered to sell Bahrain retail operations to focus on larger markets | The National
Standard Chartered is exploring options to sell its retail and wealth franchise in Bahrain as the UK-headquartered lender focuses on bigger markets to scale its business.
· Sarmad Khan
Indonesia hails China’s backing for panda bond amid investor concerns over rules
While Jakarta has assured Chinese investors about Indonesia’s economic outlook, analysts cite regulatory uncertainty as a key barrier
· Resty Woro Yuniar
Indonesia hails China’s backing for panda bond amid investor concerns over rules
While Jakarta has assured Chinese investors about Indonesia’s economic outlook, analysts cite regulatory uncertainty as a key barrier
· Resty Woro Yuniar
Kremlin Assures Macroeconomic Stability Despite Volatility in Energy Markets
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday that Russia’s macroeconomic stability remains “absolutely secured,” even as volatility shakes global energy markets and the ongoing war against Ukraine strains the domestic economy.
· The Moscow Times
'Unique self-driving': Israel's Autobrains launches robotaxi pilot in Munich with Uber and Nvidia
The Israeli AI company Autobrains announced a collaboration with Uber and Nvidia to create Europe's first autonomous commercial ride-hailing network, which will be operating in Munich in the near future, pending regulatory approval.
· TOBIAS HOLCMAN
Hong Kong police arrest 69 over laundering HK$200m from cross-border fraud
Suspects aged 18 to 60 held in joint operation targeting syndicate using mule accounts to launder proceeds from investment scams
· Theodora Yu
Hong Kong police arrest 69 over laundering HK$200m from cross-border fraud
Suspects aged 18 to 60 held in joint operation targeting syndicate using mule accounts to launder proceeds from investment scams
· Theodora Yu
China’s CATL bets big on sodium-ion batteries to navigate lithium price volatility
World’s largest maker of EV batteries invests US$742 million to boost output as it introduces its first sodium-based energy-storage system
· Themis Qi
China’s CATL bets big on sodium-ion batteries to navigate lithium price volatility
World’s largest maker of EV batteries invests US$742 million to boost output as it introduces its first sodium-based energy-storage system
· Themis Qi
What ‘IPO’ really stands for — and whether you should be buying SpaceX and the AI giants
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· Ken Fisher
Germany's leader pledges to reform creaking pension system
Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrives for the EU summit in Brussels, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Marius Burgelman)
· Geir Moulson
U.S. fights with Brazil for China's giant soybean market
BEIJING — As Brazil takes a greater share of Chinese soybean purchases away from American farmers, the U.S. is trying to win back buyers by emphasizing crop quality.
· Evelyn Cheng
Surging dollar battering Asia’s most fragile currencies
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· William Pesek
Foreign minister, MPA chairman discuss cooperation in content industry
SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Tuesday met with the head of an American trade association representing major film studios and discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the cultural sector, the ministry said.
· Kim Boram
The Sydney project costs that hang over the state’s finances like a cloud
The Minns government pulled the easiest levers it could to ease financial pressures on households in the run-up to the state election next March.
· Kate Aubusson, Megan Gorrey, Christopher Harris, Matt O'Sullivan, Anthony Segaert, Matt Wade
Japan shipping industry sees safety as key to Hormuz navigation
Ensuring the safe passage of vessels is essential for the resumption of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Hitoshi Nagasawa, president of the Japanese Shipowners’ Association, said in an interview Monday.
· No Author
David Pocock urges Albanese to stop tech companies training AI models using Australian content
Independent senator says Anthony Albanese is preparing to announce an AI copyright plan in July
· Tom Mcilroy
Nigel Farage says £5m gift from crypto billionaire is ‘not any of your business’
Reform leader says it is ‘purely private matter’ and it is not hypocritical to criticise Keir Starmer for receiving glasses
· Jessica Elgot
UN chief calls on companies to disclose energy and environmental impact of AI use
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivers a statement during a media conference at the EU summit in Brussels, March 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Omar Havana, File)
· Alexa St John
Vietnam's Long Thanh International Airport risks further delays
A rendering of the first terminal to be built at Long Thanh Airport, 40 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City. The monsoon season is the airport project's latest obstacle. (Screenshot from a Vietnamese government website)
· Staff Writer
Are India-US trade talks nearing ‘last-mile bargaining’ amid strained ties?
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer’s visit to India this week could help put the ‘final touch’ on a trade deal, analysts say
· Biman Mukherji
Are India-US trade talks nearing ‘last-mile bargaining’ amid strained ties?
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer’s visit to India this week could help put the ‘final touch’ on a trade deal, analysts say
· Biman Mukherji
PWHL's fast-paced growth exceeds expectations while reflecting demand and corporate backing
Toronto Sceptres’ Blayre Turnbull (40) celebrates her goal against the Montreal Victoire with Daryl Watts, center, and Kali Flanagan (6) during the second period of an PWHL hockey game in Toronto, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP,File)
· John Wawrow
Treasury yields fall despite rate hike concerns hitting tech stocks
U.S. Treasury yields fell on Tuesday, despite fears of higher interest rates dealing a blow to tech stocks globally, while investors await key inflation data due to be released Thursday.
· Joseph Wilkins
European startup to make defense drones in Japan, export across Asia
A drone developed by Portuguese startup Tekever. The company is believed to become the first foreign defense company to establish a manufacturing base in Japan.
· Staff Writer
Netanyahu pushes to reserve seats for Sa'ar, Kahlon in top ten Likud slots - report
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is looking into reserving spots on the Likud party list for Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and former Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon in the top ten slots, Kan News reported on Tuesday, citing Likud sources.
· SHIR PERETS, YEHUDA SHLEZINGER
Hong Kong recorded ‘robust’ growth in ultra-wealthy class in 2025: Altrata
The city’s ultra-wealthy population jumped by more than 26 per cent in 2025 – roughly one super-rich individual for every 412 residents
· Cheryl Arcibal
Hong Kong recorded ‘robust’ growth in ultra-wealthy class in 2025: Altrata
The city’s ultra-wealthy population jumped by more than 26 per cent in 2025 – roughly one super-rich individual for every 412 residents
· Cheryl Arcibal