Chinese firms anchor in Dubai free zones to navigate trade barriers and expand reach
Chinese firms are increasingly anchoring themselves in Dubai’s free trade zones to navigate trade barriers and tap new…
India’s domination of global rice trade stokes looming water crisis
Rice has become key agricultural export for India, but at great costRice farming depletes groundwater in already water-stressed…
Oil prices retreat slightly; investors wary of Russia–Ukraine tensions
Dec 30 (Reuters) – Oil prices retreated a touch early on Tuesday after rising more than 2% in…
Meta to acquire Chinese startup Manus to boost advanced AI features
Dec 29 (Reuters) – Meta (META.O), opens new tab said on Monday it would acquire Chinese artificial intelligence…
Pentagon announces $8.6 billion Boeing contract for F-15 jets for Israel
WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (Reuters) – Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab was given an $8.6 billion contract for the…
Trump and Netanyahu to discuss next phase of Gaza plan in Florida
Item 1 of 2 Displaced Palestinians walk at a beach tent camp, after it was flooded by rising…
China to lower import tariffs on some products beginning 2026
BEIJING, Dec 29 (Reuters) – China announced on Monday tariff adjustments for some products beginning next year, including…
Hong Kong expects 3.2% growth this year, seeks to maintain momentum
SHANGHAI, Dec 28 (Reuters) – Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan raised his 2025 economic growth forecast to…
Japan to tighten regulations on mega-solar projects to protect nature, landscape
Regulations aim to protect environment and ensure safetySupport for large-scale solar projects to end in FY2027Perovskite solar cell…
China eases IPO rules for firms developing reusable rockets
New guidelines exempt firms from some financial requirementsCompanies will need to meet reusable rocket tech milestonesBeijing seeking to…
Russia opposes Taiwan independence in any form, FM Lavrov says
Dec 28 (Reuters) – Russia opposes Taiwan’s independence in any form and considers the island an inseparable part…
Year-end travel rush starts in Japan
Train stations, airports and expressways around Japan are expected to be crowded with year-end travelers on Saturday as…