China has put export restrictions on technologies critical for producing electric vehicle batteries, in a move to consolidate its dominance in the sector that has contributed to the country’s lead in …
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US Military Trains To Defend Panama Canal From China Threat
The joint exercise reinforced preparation for threats to the security of the Panama Canal and other strategic infrastructure.
Air raid drills across Taiwan as island practices for a war with China it hopes will never come
This year’s drills are ten days, twice as long as before. The timing is no accident. Tensions with Beijing remain high. While polls suggest most Taiwanese don’t believe an invasion is imminent, the …
China lithium futures near 3-month high after Zangge announces production halt
Lithium futures in China climbed on Thursday to a nearly three-month high after a production halt at a major lithium producer boosted sentiment for the electric vehicle battery material.
Daunted by geopolitics and trade war, US companies in China report record-low new investment plans
American companies in China are reporting record-low investment plans and declining confidence in profits this year.
China probes US$100 underwriting fee amid Xi price war clampdown
BEIJING] China is investigating some of the nation’s top investment banks over bond underwriting fees that hit below US$100, as regulators expanded a crackdown on a long-standing price war amid …
Record US Firms Cut China Investment Plans as Tariffs Spiraled
A record share of American firms froze investments in China as trade ties worsened earlier this year, a recent survey suggests.
Ticker: US companies reducing investments in China; Wholesale inflation cools
American companies in China are reporting record-low new investment plans for this year and declining confidence in profits, while uncertainty in U.S.-China relations and President Donald Trump’s …
Asia’s best bars shake up industry with innovation
At the top of the rankings, Bar Leone in Hong Kong retained its title as Asia’s Best Bar for the second consecutive year. The top three positions remained unchanged, with Zest in Seoul in the…
China’s Aircraft Carriers Push Into Waters Long Dominated by U.S.
Recent drills near Japan reflect China’s ambitions to extend its navy’s reach and exert greater influence, in the Pacific and beyond.
Hong Kong regaining status as premier IPO market
Hong Kong’s initial public offering market is gaining depth and dynamism and reinforcing its role as a premier global listing venue, with abundant liquidity, attractive valuations and market reforms …
H1 2025 global IPO activity shows resilience amid market volatility, says EY
In the first half (H1) of 2025, the global IPO market demonstrated resilience with 539 listings raising US$61.4 billion in capital, reflecting a 17% increase in proceeds, YOY. Sustained IPO activity …
Australia nears breakthrough canola deal with China, sources say
Canberra is close to an agreement with Beijing that would allow Australian suppliers to ship five trial canola cargoes to China, sources familiar with the matter said, a move towards ending a …
