54 m. ago Does India’s surprise tariff move on US signal a tougher stance on trade or just ‘symbolism’?

Delhi’s WTO complaint on US steel and aluminium tariffs highlights India’s aim to protect its trade interests without direct retaliation, observers said.

Politics

78 m. ago Hong Kong judges doubt government to blame for lack of slavery law after sex case

Legal challenge by domestic helper who lost two sexual exploitation cases can’t force authorities to enact laws against forced labour, court says.

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97 m. ago Trump meets Syria’s rebel leader Sharaa, urges him to establish Israel ties

Sharaa was for years the leader of al-Qaeda’s official wing in the Syrian conflict. The US removed a US$10 million bounty on him in December.

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2 h. ago Trump’s Mideast visit clears path for advanced AI chip deals led by Nvidia

The deals are taking shape, while Trump visits the Middle East to forge deeper ties that put US technology initiatives at centre stage.

Politics

2 h. ago Syria’s rebel leader Sharaa’s path from global jihad to Trump meeting

The meeting in Saudi Arabia is a milestone for a man who joined al-Qaeda in Iraq around the time of the 2003 US-led invasion.

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2 h. ago Trump's trade war wins so far: More talk, uncertainty and deadlines

Trump's trade war wins so far: More talk, uncertainty and deadlines  NBC News

Events

3 h. ago White House eased China tariffs after warnings of harm to ‘Trump’s people’

White House eased China tariffs after warnings of harm to ‘Trump’s people’  The Washington Post

Events

3 h. ago Britain blinked against a bullying Trumpian America. Others must not

The EU, Japan, China and other powers need to draw a line. To concede is to legitimise a coercive trading model where strength trumps fairness.

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3 h. ago Britain has capitulated to Trump’s coercive trade. Others must resist

The EU, Japan, China and other powers need to draw a line. To concede is to legitimise a coercive trading model where strength trumps fairness.

Politics

4 h. ago Foxconn profit surges amid AI boom, but trade tensions cloud outlook

The Taiwanese iPhone assembler and AI server maker reported a 91 per cent leap in first-quarter profit but downgraded its full-year outlook.

Events

4 h. ago Taiwan authorities move to calm public unease after Trump’s ‘unification’ comment on trade

‘To our understanding, Taiwan-related issues were not touched upon during the US-China trade talks,’ presidential office spokeswoman says.

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4 h. ago Taiwan tries to dispel doubts about Washington after Trump talks trade ‘unification’

The island’s presidential office says reference did not relate to Taiwan and the situation is unchanged.

Politics

4 h. ago Wait time for Hong Kong public rental flat still at 5.3 years, but applications plummet

Housing Authority says figures for first quarter due to new supply and higher turnover of homes, with 4,700 applicants allocated flats.

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7 h. ago Beijing may need to do more to boost economy despite trade thaw: Strategist

Beijing may need to do more to boost economy despite trade thaw: Strategist  MSN

Politics

7 h. ago Exporters ‘shocked and elated’ as China trade cranks back into gear

Exporters ‘shocked and elated’ as China trade cranks back into gear  Financial Times

Events

7 h. ago Donald Trump Tariff Live Updates: China, US trade deal kicks in, slashing most tariffs

Donald Trump Tariff Live Updates: China, US trade deal kicks in, slashing most tariffs  Times of India

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8 h. ago A massive Trump tariff still exists on some of China’s cheapest exports

A massive Trump tariff still exists on some of China’s cheapest exports  CNN

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9 h. ago Goldman Sachs, UBS raise China economic growth forecasts after US trade truce

Goldman Sachs also lifts US growth forecast by half a percentage point and predicts strengthening of yuan against US dollar.

Economics

9 h. ago Goldman Sachs, UBS raise China GDP growth forecasts after US trade truce

Goldman Sachs, UBS raise China GDP growth forecasts after US trade truce  South China Morning Post

Politics

10 h. ago From Biden’s ‘pariah’ to Trump’s ‘great guy’: Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman

The US president’s rapport with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is far warmer than his White House predecessor’s.

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