‘Uncompromising’: Takaichi’s meeting with Trump seen as key to China-Japan ties
China and Japan’s long-standing rivalry has deep historic roots, and relations between the two have taken a significant turn for the worse in recent...
If the Iran war takes oil above US$120 a barrel, how bad could the shock get?
With the US-Israel war on Iran entering its third week, the world faces the risk of a more severe oil shock as military strikes...
Recession fears grip markets as energy facilities come under fire in Middle East
A recession mindset took hold among global investors after strikes on energy infrastructure in the Middle East heightened fears that disruption to production and...
Filipino jeepney drivers struggle as oil prices surge: ‘what we earn goes to diesel’
The ripple effects of the war in the Middle East are hitting home hard for Filipino jeepney driver Toni Prado, whose daily earnings have...
SFC prepares to inspect Hong Kong IPO listing sponsors amid quality concerns
Hong Kong’s market regulator will soon begin inspection of investment banks to assess their roles as sponsors of listing candidates, in its latest effort...
Gen Z Filipinos lead collapse in support for Duterte ICC case
Growing disinformation in the Philippines and distrust in authorities could have led to a sharp drop in public support, particularly among Gen Z Filipinos,...
Shanghai certifies 30 overseas offices amid China’s investment sales pitch
Shanghai certified 30 new regional headquarters of multinational corporations and 15 research and development centres funded by overseas entities on Wednesday – a sign...
EU inspects Druzhba pipeline in bid to unclog Hungary’s block on Ukraine aid
European Union experts have arrived in Ukraine to assess the condition of the Druzhba oil pipeline, state energy firm Naftogaz said, after its closure...
A troubled US aircraft carrier is moving away from Iran. Does it reflect bigger problems?
Recent mishaps involving the USS Gerald R. Ford suggest America’s military is overstretched and its industrial base has been weakened, according to Chinese analysts....