US inflation cools more than expected, kindling hopes of Fed rate cut
Consumer inflation in the US cooled slightly more than expected in January, government data showed Friday, as energy prices dipped. Analysts say the figure...
Pentagon adds Chinese firms to military list, then withdraws filing
In a move that escalates tensions between Beijing and Washington just weeks ahead of US President Donald Trump’s anticipated trip to Beijing, the Pentagon...
Ribosome Fight Club: How Cells Eliminate Inefficient Ribosomes
Poorly performing ribosomes are eliminated in a ‘survival of the fittest’ mechanism, ensuring the quality of protein synthesis in cells. Read More
US, Taiwan Reach Trade Deal to Cut Tariffs, Boost Purchases of US Goods
TAIPEI, Taiwan—The United States and Taiwan signed a reciprocal trade agreement on Feb. 12, setting a 15 percent U.S. tariff on Taiwanese imports, while...
As Chinese provinces slash revenue outlook, analysts warn of debt control
Fiscal strains are forcing Chinese provinces to slash their budget-revenue expectations for 2026 due to the knock-on effects of a five-year property market slump,...
Iran Must Make Deal Quickly or It Will Be Traumatic for Tehran, Trump Says
U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on Feb. 12 that he expects Iran to make a deal with the United...
China mulls US manufacturing fund ahead of Xi-Trump summit, business leader says
China and the US are likely to secure several “very positive” outcomes but not a “grand bargain” at their presidential summit in April, according...
Chinese power line projects seek private capital in sign of infrastructure shift
In the latest sign of China’s push to channel private capital into infrastructure, several local governments have begun actively seeking private investors for two...
Hong Kong’s West Kowloon arts hub secures HK$3 billion, 10-year loan facility
The authority managing Hong Kong’s West Kowloon arts hub has averted a funding crisis after obtaining a longer-than-usual 10-year loan facility of HK$3 billion,...