Bitcoin hits record price after Trump takes early lead in US election
Bitcoin jumped to a record as traders around the world watched results trickle in from a US presidential election that pits digital-asset supporter Donald...
US lawmaker urges investigation into China’s chipmaker SMIC over alleged Huawei ties
A top Republican lawmaker has accused the Biden administration of not doing enough to prevent China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) from strengthening the...
Priyanka Gandhi’s electoral debut: a new hope for India’s Congress?
Priyanka Gandhi, heir to India’s influential Nehru-Gandhi dynasty, is set to enter the political fray, contesting her first parliamentary election in a move expected...
China to import Russian tech and expertise to boost low-altitude defences: state media
A Chinese security company and a Russian university have had “extensive interactions” over importing Russian aviation technology, including low-altitude counter-drone technology, according to Chinese...
In close US election, 1 thing is certain: more tariffs on China
Published: 11:59am, 6 Nov 2024Updated: 12:19pm, 6 Nov 2024 No matter who emerges the victor after this week’s US presidential election, Vietnam-based consultant Kyle...
US presidential election 2024: Electoral College results live
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China’s issuance of US dollar bonds to bolster ties with Saudi Arabia
Published: 11:27am, 6 Nov 2024Updated: 11:40am, 6 Nov 2024 The planned issuance of US dollar bonds in Saudi Arabia by China’s Ministry of Finance...
Southeast Asia lacks unity required for ‘Asian Nato’, Philippines defence chief says
A security grouping in Southeast Asia similar to Nato is not possible at present given diverging interests and alliances in the region, according to...
SpaceX asks Taiwanese suppliers to move production abroad on geopolitical risks
Elon Musk’s SpaceX asked Taiwanese suppliers to transfer manufacturing off the island, leading to some relocating portions of their supply chain, according to sources...