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UK will set 'high trust bar' for future Chinese investment after British Steel rescue, minister says

Chinese companies will have to clear a “high trust bar” when investing in key sectors in the U.K., the country’s business secretary said after he took effective control of Britain’s last remaining factory that makes steel from scratch from its Chinese owners

UK will set 'high trust bar' for future Chinese investment after British Steel rescue, minister says
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Thailand celebrates its New Year with water festival

Revellers dressed in colourful shirts and goggles fired water guns at each other at the start of the Thai New Year on Sunday, a festival that is marked with water as a symbol of

Thailand celebrates its New Year with water festival
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|US

South Korea's POSCO considers joining Hyundai Steel's $5.8 billion steel plant project in US, reports say

South Korean steelmaker POSCO is considering joining a project by Hyundai Steel to build a $5.8 billion plant in Louisiana as the country's steel industry tries to respond to U.S.

South Korea's POSCO considers joining Hyundai Steel's $5.8 billion steel plant project in US, reports say
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Osaka Expo opens in Japan offering a vision of the future. Here's what to know

The Expo 2025 has opened in Osaka with more than 10,000 people singing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony to celebrate the start of the six-month event

Osaka Expo opens in Japan offering a vision of the future. Here's what to know
Asia|Political

Hong Kong's last major opposition party moves towards disbanding

Hong Kong's last remaining major opposition party took a key step towards disbanding itself on Sunday after a special meeting approved

Hong Kong's last major opposition party moves towards disbanding
Asia|Europe|Political|World

Hong Kong denies entry to British opposition lawmaker

Britain's foreign minister David Lammy said he was seeking answers from Hong Kong and Chinese authorities on Sunday after an opposition member of parliament, Wera Hobhouse, was

Hong Kong denies entry to British opposition lawmaker
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

How Trump’s trade war with China will hurt the American farmers who voted him in

How Trump’s trade war with China will hurt the American farmers who voted him in

How Trump’s trade war with China will hurt the American farmers who voted him in
Asia|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Southeast Asia water festivals begin, but earthquake recovery blunts Myanmar's celebrations

Several Southeast Asian countries are kicking off their annual water festival holiday, an occasion for merrymaking during what is usually the hottest time of the year

Southeast Asia water festivals begin, but earthquake recovery blunts Myanmar's celebrations
Asia|Political|World

China's Xi vows to Indonesia's Prabowo to deepen partnership, Xinhua says

Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to deepen his country's strategic partnership with Indonesia in a call with President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday, China's official Xinhua News

China's Xi vows to Indonesia's Prabowo to deepen partnership, Xinhua says
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As tariffs put trade between China and the US in peril, Chinese businesses ponder the future

The 145% tariff from the U.S. and the retaliatory 125% tariff from China are putting businesses doing trade between the U.S. and China on edge

As tariffs put trade between China and the US in peril, Chinese businesses ponder the future
Asia|World

Central Myanmar shaken by new quake in one of the biggest aftershocks since March 28 temblor

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake has struck in central Myanmar in one of the biggest aftershocks since a massive 7.7 magnitude on March 28 in the same part of the country

Central Myanmar shaken by new quake in one of the biggest aftershocks since March 28 temblor
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Japan policymaker wants stronger yen, says Tokyo shouldn't sell Treasuries

Japan must strengthen the yen, such as by helping boost the country's industrial competitiveness, as the currency's weakness has pushed up households' living costs,

Japan policymaker wants stronger yen, says Tokyo shouldn't sell Treasuries
Asia|Australia|Political|US|World

New Zealand needs U.S. as 'active' partner in Indo-Pacific, says NZ foreign minister

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Sunday his country needed the United States as an "active" partner in the Indo-Pacific region, after a trip to Washington last

New Zealand needs U.S. as 'active' partner in Indo-Pacific, says NZ foreign minister
Asia|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Jawbone from ancient land bridge reveals a mysterious human ancestor

Jawbone from ancient land bridge reveals a mysterious human ancestor

Jawbone from ancient land bridge reveals a mysterious human ancestor
Asia|Environment|Science

A mysterious ocean glow reported for over 400 years has stumped scientists. A new study could offer clues

A mysterious ocean glow reported for over 400 years has stumped scientists. A new study could offer clues

A mysterious ocean glow reported for over 400 years has stumped scientists. A new study could offer clues
Asia|Political|Technology|World

Japanese leader says he hopes Osaka expo will help reunite a divided world

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has attended the opening ceremony for Expo 2025 Osaka and expressed his hope that the event will help restore global unity in a world is plagued by conflicts and trade wars

Japanese leader says he hopes Osaka expo will help reunite a divided world
Asia|Environment|Sports|Travel|World

Cold winds sweep Beijing, closing key sites, disrupting travel

China's capital hunkered down on Saturday as rare typhoon-like gales swept northern regions, forcing the closure of historic sites and disrupting travel while bringing late

Cold winds sweep Beijing, closing key sites, disrupting travel
Asia|Environment|Sports|Travel|World

High winds and sandstorms prompt Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights and close parks

High winds and the threat of sandstorms have prompted China's capital Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights and close public parks to avoid injuries

High winds and sandstorms prompt Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights and close parks
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Taiwan extends short-selling curbs after U.S. tariffs bring market turmoil

Taiwan's top financial regulator said on Saturday it would extend temporary curbs on short-selling for another week to ensure market stability after U.S. tariffs unleashed turmoil,

Taiwan extends short-selling curbs after U.S. tariffs bring market turmoil
Asia|Political|US|World

Chinese nationals fighting for Russia in Ukraine are mercenaries-US officials

More than one hundred Chinese citizens fighting for the Russian military against Ukraine are mercenaries who do not appear to

Chinese nationals fighting for Russia in Ukraine are mercenaries-US officials
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Wall St ends whipsaw week sharply higher as Fed comments soothe market

Wall Street posted solid gains on Friday as big banks kicked off first-quarter earnings season and investors closed the book on a turbulent week of wild swings

Wall St ends whipsaw week sharply higher as Fed comments soothe market
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan holds first tariff talks with United States

Taiwan officials held their first tariff talks with U.S. officials on Friday, with both sides looking forward to further discussions soon, the island's government said on Saturday.

Taiwan holds first tariff talks with United States
Asia|Election|Political

Seoul mayor will not run for South Korean presidency, Yonhap reports

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon will not run for president of South Korea, Yonhap news agency reported on Saturday.

Seoul mayor will not run for South Korean presidency, Yonhap reports
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

What Samsung and Vietnam stand to lose in Trump's tariff war

When Samsung Electronics chairman Jay Y. Lee met Vietnam's prime minister in July, he had a simple message to convey.

What Samsung and Vietnam stand to lose in Trump's tariff war

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