Xi Says China Ready to Help Central Asia Boost Defense, Security
President Xi Jinping said China is ready to help Central Asian nations bolster their security and defense capabilities
2023-05-19 11:27
USC Rules Telling Athletes to Smile Violated the Law, Labor Board Alleges
The University of Southern California’s rules about student athletes’ media interviews and social media posts violated federal labor
2023-05-19 11:25
Asian shares mixed as China growth worries crimp U.S. debt ceiling optimism
By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE Asian shares nudged lower on Friday, weighed down by China and Hong Kong stocks
2023-05-19 10:56
US-Led Pacific Trade Talks Close to Reaching Supply Chains Pact
Fourteen countries in US-led Indo-Pacific trade talks are nearing an agreement on supply chain coordination and may announce
2023-05-19 10:46
Pakistan Latest: Police Seek Imran Khan’s Consent to Search Home
Pakistani police are seeking Imran Khan’s permission to search his home for supporters accused of attacking military facilities
2023-05-19 10:29
Volatility Jumps as Investors Caught Off Guard by Nikkei Rally
The surge in Japanese stocks to more than 30-year highs this week has been accompanied by an unusual
2023-05-19 10:25
China Faces ‘Confidence Trap’ as Economic Recovery Falters
China’s economy is at risk of being caught in a confidence trap as the post-Covid recovery loses steam,
2023-05-19 10:23
Hedge Fund Capstone Bets on Volatility From BOJ’s Outlier Policy
US hedge fund firm Capstone Investment Advisors said it’s allocated more risk capital to Japan than ever before,
2023-05-19 10:21
China Considers Moving Stakes in Bad Banks to Sovereign Wealth Fund
China is considering transferring government ownership in the nation’s biggest bad-debt managers to a unit of its sovereign
2023-05-19 10:00
TikTok Users Sue to Block Montana Law They Call ‘Speech Ban’
A group of TikTok creators and viewers sued Montana to challenge the first statewide ban of the popular
2023-05-19 09:52
Pakistan Investors Brace for Thunderbolt as Imran Khan Tests Army
Pakistan investors are bracing for a sudden jolt as former premier Imran Khan’s showdown with the powerful military,
2023-05-19 09:23
Toyota retools the Tacoma to compete in a tougher truck market
The Toyota Tacoma has been the best-selling mid-sized pickup in America for the last 20 years but its territory is getting much more competitive. To help it stay ahead in a crowded auto-industry battle for small-truck customers, Toyota just unveiled an entirely new Tacoma. It includes some options more associated with luxury SUVs and others for those who want to get far from the comforts of civilization.
2023-05-19 08:54