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As the world watches U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping's historic summit, analysts suggest it could mark a reset in ties between the world's top two economies.
SEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo has conveyed Seoul's concerns over the European Union (EU)'s tougher steel safeguard plan and Mexico's tariff hike during his visit to the regions, the ministry said Thursday.
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A vessel being “taken by unauthorised personnel” near the UAE’s Fujairah, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (Ukmto) Centre.
The UK's economy grew faster than expected in March, despite the month seeing the first impact of the Iran war.
Battery EVs take nine of top 10 sales spots amid surging oil prices, giving local brands the edge and pushing Tesla down April charts
Battery EVs take nine of top 10 sales spots amid surging oil prices, giving local brands the edge and pushing Tesla down April charts
Chinese equities could get a fresh boost after this week's high-stakes meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, with investors saying the summit could ease trade tensions and revive momentum, especially in the country's lagging technology shares.
The U.S. and China agreed to forge more cooperative ties at their summit in Beijing on Thursday, in a high-stakes meeting full of friendly gestures between two countries that have been battling for years on issues ranging from intellectual property and human rights to technology and trade.
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 20-23; ADDS photo)By Song Sang-ho
INCHEON, May 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has raised fivefold the maximum fine for foreign ships fishing illegally in its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the Coast Guard said Thursday, amid efforts to crack down on illegal Chinese fishing in the Yellow Sea.
Burberry said this fiscal year marked a "meaningful inflection point," as it posted quarterly results, boosted by the important Americas and China markets.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia ’s maritime agency says Iranian-linked tankers are exploiting “jurisdictional gaps” to conduct ship-to-ship transfers of sanctioned oil near its waters, rejecting allegations that authorities ignored a long-running trade allowing Iran to evade U.S. sanctions.
Trump was received with a red-carpet ceremony at the Great Hall of the People before opening bilateral talks with Xi. The Chinese president said both countries should “work together to address global challenges”, while Trump said the two nations could have “a fantastic future together”. He also praised Xi personally…
With two funds trading at least 30 per cent above net asset values, the large premiums would trigger sell-offs when sentiment turns
With two funds trading at least 30 per cent above net asset values, the large premiums would trigger sell-offs when sentiment turns
Japanese energy company Eneos said on May 14 that it will buy U.S. oil company Chevron's fuel products business in several Southeast Asian countries and Australia for $2.17 billion. (Photos by Mao Kawano and Yuji Ohira)
Japanese energy company Eneos said on May 14 that it will buy U.S. oil company Chevron's fuel products business in several Southeast Asian countries and Australia for $2.17 billion. (Photos by Mao Kawano and Yuji Ohira)
SEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday rebuked illegal private lenders that charge crushing interest rates while calling on financial institutions to fulfill their public responsibilities.
In a shrewd play to grab more exploration ground in New Zealand, Critical Resources has lodged an application to expand its Croesus gold and tungsten project across the mineral-rich Barrytown granite pluton. The move comes as tungsten prices continue to rocket amid tightening Chinese export controls and growing West…
(2nd LD) Trump arrives in Beijing for summit talks with Xi on trade, Iran, Taiwan, other topics
Adnoc Logistics and Services reported a 12 per cent annual jump in first quarter net income despite Iran war-driven maritime logistics disruptions as higher shipping rates offset a drop in revenue.
With won nearing 1,500 per dollar again, Seoul seeks stronger financial safety net from Washington
Reputation of Australia’s big supermarkets takes another hit as federal court finds Coles misled shoppers by promoting fake discounts
CHICAGO — St. John’s Zuby Ejiofor is about to realize his dream of making the NBA.
KB Financial Group, Shinhan Financial Group and Woori Financial Group have warned US investors that government pressure to expand policy finance and support vulnerable borrowers could weigh on profitability and asset quality, highlighting risks that were not disclosed in their Korean filings.
The U.K. economy grew 0.6% in the first quarter, according to preliminary figures from the Office for National Statistics on Thursday.
Aurum Resources has delivered another step-up at its Boundiali gold project in Côte d’Ivoire, lifting its total mineral resource by 6 per cent to 3.22 million ounces of gold and boosting indicated resources 24 per cent to 1.70 million ounces.
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; ADDS more info in paras 3, 8, 13-15)By Song Sang-ho
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Easing US-China tensions may support Korean chip exports while accelerating China’s semiconductor ambitions
The Ora 5 from Great Wall Motor is displayed at the Beijing auto show on April 24. The company, which topped the list of state subsidy recipients last year, is increasingly pushing exports. © Reuters
Labor has slashed billions of dollars from its ambitions for hydrogen exports and a flourishing clean manufacturing sector as the Trump administration’s anti-clean-energy agenda hits global investment and cripples the Albanese government’s green industry goals.
Honda Motor has been forced to scale back its aggressive EV strategy, set in 2021 under President Toshihiro Mibe's leadership, due to a changing business environment. © Getty Images
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In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, US President Donald Trump begins talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, with trade, Iran, energy and the Strait of Hormuz on the agenda.
Samsung Electronics on Thursday walked reporters through how the Galaxy Watch and Samsung Health support runners with training and recovery, framing the platform as its long-term play in Korea's booming running market.
The models tested included seven reverse-cycle air conditioners, while the rest were cooling-only units.
The models tested included seven reverse-cycle air conditioners, while the rest were cooling-only units.
Trade ties and tariff relief were supposed to be the key issues on the agenda during US President Donald Trump's visit to China this week. But with the Iran war unresolved and the Strait of Hormuz still blocked, the conflict is to take precedence.
SEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung held a phone call with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo on Thursday to discuss ways to enhance their countries' bilateral cooperation in energy, the economy and culture.
Asia markets index of Japan, South Korea and Australia is seen on a screen at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
A Chinese flag is displayed next to a "Made in China" sign seen on a printed circuit board with semiconductor chips. © Reuters
Ambassador highlights areas where cooperation with Korea could grow amid rising geopolitical and trade uncertainty
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping signaled their desire to stably manage relations between the two superpowers during a high-stakes summit in Beijing on Thursday amid their intensifying rivalry on trade, security and technological leadership.
Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation label federal court ruling against mining giant’s Solomon Hub iron ore operation ‘unsatisfactory’
Hyundai Motor said Thursday it had ranked first overall among 69 companies in the autos and auto parts sector in the 2026 Extel Asia Executive Team Survey covering Asia excluding China and Japan.
Larvotto Resources has made gravy from the overlooked leftovers at its Hillgrove antimony-gold project in New South Wales, confirming it can successfully recover valuable antimony and gold from a 1.4 million-tonne pile of historic tailings at the soon-to-be operational project.