A fire that broke out at a South Korean lithium battery plant has killed 22 people, local officials said
China employing ‘gray zone tactics’ at contested Second Thomas Shoal, Lowy Institute’s Yaacob says
China is employing “gray zone tactics” against the Philippines in contested waters as it avoids wider conflict with the U.S., according to one expert.
UK’s Farage accused of ‘Kremlin propaganda’ after claiming the West provoked Ukraine invasion
Populist British politician Nigel Farage has doubled down on claims that the West provoked Russia’s invasion of Ukraine despite facing backlash from Westminster.
Southeast Asia is a top choice for firms diversifying supply chains amid U.S.-China tensions
Rising tensions between Washington and Beijing have led firms to diversify supply chains away from China even as they maintain a presence in the country.
Asia-Pacific markets slip as investors await Australia and Japan inflation data later this week
Investors in Asia will assess Australia’s CPI data on Wednesday after RBA considered hiking rates at its last meeting.
Singaporean swimmer Toh Wei Soong hopes for a medal in his second Paralympic bid
Singaporean para-athlete Toh Wei Soong will be fighting to medal in the Paralympics this year in Paris.
EU and China set for talks on planned electric vehicle tariffs
Germany’s Economy Minister Robert Habeck said he had been informed by the EU commissioner that there would be concrete negotiations on tariffs with China.
Nvidia remains a little-known brand despite briefly passing Apple, Microsoft in market cap
Even with its ascent past $3 trillion in market cap, Nvidia is far from a household name.
Regulators hit Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and Bank of America over living will plans
The living wills are a key Federal Reserve and FDIC exercise mandated in the aftermath of the 2008 global financial crisis.
The stock market is in its longest stretch without a 2% sell-off since the financial crisis
Wall Street’s rise to record highs has come with very little volatility.