Dollar flat against major currencies as investors assess labor data
Dollar roughly unchanged vs euro after subdued German inflation figuresYen unaffected by China’s ban of dual-use items to…
Beijing mulls intervention in Meta’s deal to buy Manus amid AI ‘brain drain’ fears
Chinese authorities are considering whether to step in over Meta Platforms’ acquisition of Manus – an artificial intellligence…
Israel reports bird flu outbreak on farm in north, WOAH says
PARIS, Jan 6 (Reuters) – Israel reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu on a farm…
China reviews Meta’s purchase of AI startup Manus, FT reports
Jan 6 (Reuters) – Chinese officials are reviewing Meta’s (META.O), opens new tab $2 billion acquisition of artificial…
Vietnam reports 8% growth in 2025 despite US tariffs
Vietnam said on Monday its economy expanded 8.0% last year, thanks to strong gains in services, construction and…
Iran’s leaders struggle to end protests, US action in Venezuela stokes fears
US capture of Maduro intensifies Tehran’s anxietyProtests grow amid economic crisis and public angerIran torn between unrest at…
Foxconn’s Q4 revenue jumps 22% to record high on AI demand
Item 1 of 2 A wheeled AI industrial humanoid robot is on display at Foxconn’s annual tech day…
Exclusive: Samsung to double AI mobile devices to 800 million units this year
Item 1 of 3 TM Roh, co-CEO who oversees mobile phones, TVs and home appliances at Samsung Electronics,…
Ne Zha 2, Zootopia 2 Boost China’s Box Office to $7.4 Billion in 2025
Blockbuster animation drove a major recovery at China‘s theatrical box office in 2025, as ticket revenue surged 20…
Hong Kong Concludes Consultations on Regulation of Virtual Asset Dealing and Custodian Services – With Yet More to Come
Client Alert  | January 5, 2026 This update provides a detailed overview of the key takeaways for the…
Japan’s ex-Defense Minister Onodera leaves for Israel to meet PM Netanyahu
Japan’s former Defense Minister Onodera Itsunori has left the country for a six-day visit to Israel. He plans…
Most patients at Hong Kong A&E departments unaware of evening clinics as alternative
Most patients visiting Hong Kong emergency departments at public hospitals at night for minor ailments were not aware…