China urges Japan to end curbs on chip exports
China's commerce minister has urged Japan to end its newly announced curbs on exports of chipmaking equipment, saying it would hurt economic and trade relations between the two countries.
2023-05-30 12:26
Debt ceiling deal exposes Biden and McCarthy's weaknesses with their parties' extremes
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy convinced themselves of a compromise deal to slow federal spending and replenish the near-empty treasury with borrowed cash.
2023-05-30 12:23
Climate Costs Mount for Poorer Nations Already Burdened by Debt
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warned world leaders at the COP27 climate talks last November that developing nations
2023-05-30 12:21
Biden-McCarthy Debt Limit Deal Puts Government Services on a Diet
The debt-limit deal would rein in spending on some federal government services but barely dents the roughly $20
2023-05-30 12:16
Europe’s Unwanted Coal Heads to China and India as Heat Builds
Coal cargoes unwanted in Europe are heading to Asia, where utilities are stockpiling the fuel amid sweltering temperatures
2023-05-30 11:56
China’s Manufacturing Sector Improved in May, Surveys Show
Two surveys suggest China’s manufacturing sector improved or at least stabilized in May compared with the previous month,
2023-05-30 11:21
Crown Resorts and Australian regulator agree to $294 million penalty
Crown Resorts has agreed to a A$450 million ($294 million) penalty after it failed to prevent money laundering
2023-05-30 11:19
China Stock Gauge Slumps 20% From 2023 Peak as Pessimism Abounds
A key gauge of Chinese stocks was on track to enter a bear market as a weak economic
2023-05-30 11:18
Australia’s Building Approvals Slump to Lowest Level in 11 Years
Australian approvals to build new homes tumbled to the lowest level in 11 years, driven by fewer permits
2023-05-30 10:59
A China Crypto Pioneer Warns Hong Kong May Cool on Digital Assets Longer Term
A crypto entrepreneur whose business in China was upended by a regulatory crackdown considers his experience to be
2023-05-30 10:59
Banks Tap Hong Kong’s Discount Window for Most Funds Since 2021
Banks in Hong Kong borrowed the largest amount of short-term cash in over two years from the authorities,
2023-05-30 10:56
BYD Outbids Tesla to Supply EVs for Indonesian Taxi Operator
Indonesia’s largest taxi operator will turn to BYD Co. for 80% of its electric-vehicle fleet while reviewing its
2023-05-30 10:51