Nine Japanese, two American firms sue US government for tariff refunds
At least nine Japanese companies and two U.S. companies have filed lawsuits against the U.S. government seeking refunds over additional…
‘Blue ocean market’: why Brazil is becoming a magnet for Chinese investment
With their domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in search…
Rare earth prices remain sky-high despite US-China deal
A truce between the U.S. and China over the trade of rare earth metals has not brought down prices from…
Beyond factories: how China’s trendy brands turn local success into global influence
With their domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in search…
ADB’s Emphasis on Critical Minerals Sparks Fear in Philippines
The transition to renewable energy has given the Asian Development Bank (ADB) an excuse for rekindling a relationship with an…
Global Growth Faces Durability Risks Into 2026, UN Agency Says
World economic activity will remain “subdued” next year amid trade uncertainty and geopolitical tensions that are restraining investment outside of…
Euro-Zone Inflation Edges Higher, Backing Steady ECB Rates
Euro-area inflation inched up, supporting the European Central Bank’s view that there’s little reason to lower borrowing costs further. Consumer…
Taiwan opposition blocks US$40 billion defence budget, prompting protests from ruling DPP
Taiwan’s opposition lawmakers have blocked a proposed NT$1.25 trillion (US$40 billion) special defence budget from being placed on the agenda…
China’s ‘dirt cheap’ hypersonic missiles could upend global defence markets
Chinese aerospace firm Lingkong Tianxing unveiled a hypersonic glide missile last week that has a range of up to 1,300…
US, UK agree to zero tariffs on medicines; UK commits to higher spending
The United States has announced a new trade deal with the United Kingdom that includes zero tariffs on pharmaceutical and…