Temasek net portfolio value soars, divestments hit over 2-decade highJustin M. LarsonJuly 9, 20250 An undated photo of a signage at Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings’ headquarters in the Southeast Asian city-state.Bryan van der…
The hidden drag on China’s economyJustin M. LarsonJuly 9, 20250 Pictured here is construction on the One Sunac Opus high-end apartment complex in Beijing on Oct. 17, 2024.Bloomberg | Bloomberg…
South Korea Returns Stranded North Koreans FishermenJustin M. LarsonJuly 9, 20250 The fishermen’s boats had drifted into South Korean waters, officials said. The South’s new president has been trying to improve…
Hundreds of Chinese Children Poisoned With Lead From Kindergarten FoodJustin M. LarsonJuly 9, 20250 The kindergarten’s cooks used inedible pigments to decorate buns and cakes, the authorities said. Eight school officials and employees were…
Starbucks China attracts bids valuing the coffee chain at up to $10 billionJustin M. LarsonJuly 9, 20250 Starbucks China has attracted offers for a potential stake sale, valuing the coffee chain at up to $10 billion, three…
In South Asia, anaemia threatens women’s health and economic futuresJustin M. LarsonJuly 9, 20250 The warning, issued jointly by UN agencies and the regional socio-economic bloc SAARC on Wednesday, underscores South Asia’s status as…
Trump tariffs portend more economic troubles for South Korea and JapanJustin M. LarsonJuly 8, 20250 WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 7: An aide picks up a page from a letter to Japan and South Korea, signed…
China’s producer prices see worst drop in nearly two yearsJustin M. LarsonJuly 8, 20250 Customers shop at a supermarket in Qingzhou City, East China’s Shandong Province, Aug 9, 2023.Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesChina’s…
Wednesday Briefing: Rare Earths, Made in Europe?Justin M. LarsonJuly 8, 20250 Plus, Sweden’s secret to well-being. Source link
I.C.C. Seeks Arrests of Taliban Leaders Over Persecution of WomenJustin M. LarsonJuly 8, 20250 The arrest warrants, for Afghanistan’s leader and its top justice official, say the restrictions on women and girls are evidence…
Stocks Shake Off Tariff Threat After Trump Extends DeadlineJustin M. LarsonJuly 8, 20250 The president noted that U.S. negotiators remained open to offers from trading partners, suggesting that tariffs could be reduced by…
Southeast Asia needn’t take sides in US-China tech rivalry: ExpertsJustin M. LarsonJuly 8, 20250 A woman holds a cell phone featuring the DeepSeek logo, with the Nvidia logo displayed in the background. Nurphoto |…
Deadly Flash Floods Sweep Away Nepal-China BridgeJustin M. LarsonJuly 8, 20250 Search and rescue efforts were underway to try to locate people missing from the monsoon-related disaster. Source link
Europe Needs Rare Earth Metals. Can a Factory in Seaside France Supply Them?Justin M. LarsonJuly 8, 20250 The continent wants to reduce the risks of depending so heavily on China for the valuable minerals. The question is…
Trump’s New Trade Threats Set Off Global Scramble to Avoid TariffsJustin M. LarsonJuly 8, 20250 Many countries thought they were negotiating in good faith. The White House renewed its “reciprocal” tariff plan anyway, giving countries…
What Happened in Trade Talks Between Japan and the U.S.Justin M. LarsonJuly 8, 20250 Tokyo had expected smooth tariff negotiations but is experiencing whiplash, becoming a central target of President Trump’s trade frustrations. Source…
UN calls on Taliban to end repressive policiesJustin M. LarsonJuly 8, 20250 Adopted with 116 votes in favour, 12 abstentions and 2 against (Israel and United States), the resolution highlighted the multifaceted…
South Korea Holds Its Chin Up as Trump Wields Tariff ThreatJustin M. LarsonJuly 8, 20250 The country’s new president, in office for a little over a month, had just dispatched his senior deputies to Washington…
Japan calls Trump’s latest tariff salvo ‘regrettable’Justin M. LarsonJuly 8, 20250 Shigeru Ishiba, Japan’s prime minister, speaks during a news conference at the prime minister’s official residence in Tokyo, Japan, on…
RBA holds rates unexpectedly as it waits for more inflation dataJustin M. LarsonJuly 8, 20250 The evening skyline in Victoria, Australia.Prasit Photo | Moment | Getty ImagesAustralia’s central bank held its policy rate at 3.85%,…
What to Know About P.O.W.s in Myanmar’s Brutal Civil WarJustin M. LarsonJuly 8, 20250 As the rebels have gained ground, they have detained thousands of prisoners of war. Their enemy, the junta, keeps few…
The Brothers Who Came Face to Face in Myanmar’s WarJustin M. LarsonJuly 8, 20250 Bloody conflict has splintered many families in Myanmar over the past four years. But for one set of siblings, a…
Tariffs, declining real wages, slowing growth: Japan's central bank has its work cut outJustin M. LarsonJuly 7, 20250 Latest wage data highlights that inflation could be taking a substantial bite out of incomes in Japan, despite incomes in…
Samsung expects second-quarter profits to more than halve as it struggles to capture AI demandJustin M. LarsonJuly 7, 20250 Samsung signage during the Nvidia GPU Technology Conference (GTC) in San Jose, California, US, on Thursday, March 20, 2025.David Paul…
