‘Not a crackdown’: China regulators signal more neutral enforcement in shift from 2021
Increased scrutiny of tech giants and finance firms seen as end to the era of administrative restraint as officials move to curb monopolies and price wars
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Increased scrutiny of tech giants and finance firms seen as end to the era of administrative restraint as officials move to curb monopolies and price wars
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…
They’re about to get more AI rammed down their throats, stuck into their pension plans and investment portfolios
SpaceX didn't just rewrite the playbook for aerospace and defense, it helped birth a new space economy.
Nomura sees 2.4% economic growth as chip-led gains struggle to spread into domestic demand, while won pressure keeps July rate hike in play
SpaceX will become a publicly traded company on Friday, in what is expected to be the highest-value stock listing in history.
The former Wheelock family mansion is located in an elite waterfront community where new residents are vetted by existing owners
The former Wheelock family mansion is located in an elite waterfront community where new residents are vetted by existing owners
The region’s five countries, inadvertent beneficiaries of Chinese infrastructure investment, then wars and tariffs elsewhere, are finding their feet
The region’s five countries, inadvertent beneficiaries of Chinese infrastructure investment, then wars and tariffs elsewhere, are finding their feet
A growing list of Western countries have imposed individual sanctions and travel bans on two Israeli hardline ministers who advocate for Jewish supremacy over the Middle East, evidenced in their expansionist policies from the West Bank to Gaza to Syria.
SENATOR Win Gatchalian renewed his call on the Department of Finance and the Bureau of Customs to step up government efforts to curb the rampant smuggling of tobacco and vape products.
The KOSPI's rally comes at the end of a seesaw week for the bourse. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
The U.S. Capitol in Washington on April 28. Companies from Taiwan need to establish a powerful business lobby in the U.S. © Reuters
As the initial public offering sees Musk become the first ever trillionaire, China is also seeing growth in its tech uber-rich
As the initial public offering sees Musk become the first ever trillionaire, China is also seeing growth in its tech uber-rich
Net profit jumps 77% on-year as stock trading boom lifts brokerage commissions, trading volumes.
Shares of jewelry giant Chow Tai Fook surged 15% on Friday after it posted a record high performance in its financial year to the end of March.
Lester Kang, chief operating officer of MetroResidences Japan, says it plans to open 80 serviced apartments this year in Tokyo's Roppongi district, a destination for many international business travelers. (Photo by Yuji Murakami)
Oil prices fell on Friday and were on track to post a weekly loss after US President Donald Trump called off strikes on Iran and raised the prospect of the countries reaching a settlement to end the war.
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Popular tourist spots like Benidorm and Magaluf are preparing for an influx of British football fans, with police deploying extra manpower and local business trying to position Spain as a cheaper alternative to watching the World Cup stateside.
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Albania witnessed another large demonstration on 11 June as thousands of people gathered in Tirana for a twelfth consecutive day of protests against a proposed luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump. Marchers called for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and critic…
Nomura sees record ROE, stronger shareholder returns and AI-led chip earnings support further market rerating
‘Business will improve especially on Saturdays and Sundays, because dog owners often do not leave Hong Kong and tend to patronise local businesses,’ Uluru cafe co-owner says
‘Business will improve especially on Saturdays and Sundays, because dog owners often do not leave Hong Kong and tend to patronise local businesses,’ Uluru cafe co-owner says
For 25 years, Antonio Gracias has dedicated himself to serving as one of Elon Musk’s most loyal lieutenants, doing anything and everything to aid the tech mogul across his business and political empire.
Global stock markets rallied after US President Donald Trump said he had cancelled a third day of planned strikes against Iran and indicated that an agreement with Tehran was close.
Finance chief touts city’s advanced manufacturing capability through Greater Bay Area integration, which he says US rivals lack
Finance chief touts city’s advanced manufacturing capability through Greater Bay Area integration, which he says US rivals lack
The UK's economy contracted by 0.1% in April, the latest official data has shown.
Increased international adoption of China’s currency highlights progress in Beijing’s strategic push amid the US dollar’s global financial dominance
Increased international adoption of China’s currency highlights progress in Beijing’s strategic push amid the US dollar’s global financial dominance
The U.K. economy shrank by 0.1% in the month to April, figures published on Friday showed, as the impacts of the Iran war continue to hamper growth.
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…
Project: Rouyn gold project, near Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada.
Just a week after questioning whether the AI-fuelled US rally was beginning to look a little frothy, the market delivered a fairly emphatic response.
While many cancer companies spend billions trying to make stronger chemotherapies, Melbourne-based Amplia Therapeutics is taking a different path, developing a “shield-breaking” treatment that makes other multi-billion-dollar drugs work better.
A man walks past the logo of the National Stock Exchange at its headquarters in Mumbai on Sept. 17, 2025. Rising inflation, near stagnant market returns in the past two years and sluggish private investment -- all compounded by the ongoing U.S. war with Iran -- are weighing on economic confidence even as policymaker…
Steve Hilton, the former senior adviser to David Cameron, has told the BBC his bid to be California's next governor is a campaign to "save" the state from what he describes as overbearing bureaucracy and economic decline.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) on Friday announced that Malampaya Deep Water Gasto-Power Project would be shut down from June 15 to July 15 for a scheduled maintenance.
Korea's fashion industry is showing signs of recovery after a prolonged downturn, and the rebound is taking a different shape from past cycles: Rather than a single dominant trend lifting the market, growth is flowing to designer brands and platforms that cater to increasingly segmented consumer tastes.
In addition to making two of its flagship products work, SpaceX's future growth also hinges on Asia, a market it has only started to tap. © Reuters
SpaceX has made history with the biggest initial public offering, launching it into the top ranks of the largest public companies and putting founder Elon Musk on the verge of becoming the world’s first trillionaire.
US president to celebrate Sunday as critics blast US$60 million display amid war and economic turmoil
US president to celebrate Sunday as critics blast US$60 million display amid war and economic turmoil
World Cup, jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico and US, kicked off on Thursday, with the final scheduled for July 20, Hong Kong time
World Cup, jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico and US, kicked off on Thursday, with the final scheduled for July 20, Hong Kong time
Manhattan Gold Corporation has emerged from hibernation with a new name, a new board and a renewed focus on chasing gold, unveiling an ambitious exploration strategy across its projects in Canada and Australia. The makeover follows a significant boardroom overhaul aimed at transforming the company from a quiet explo…