CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: Piling into ‘human skills’ AI
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How GE Vernova builds the turbines powering the AI data center boom
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AI is exposing cracks in India’s growth story as it hits high-paying IT jobs
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Tariffs and Iran war threaten India’s $100 billion garments export goal
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Business sentiment improves in Tankan survey
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Mistral secures $830 million in debt financing to fund AI data center
French AI startup Mistral said Monday it has secured $830 million in debt financing to fund a data…
Japan core inflation in February misses estimates, headline CPI eases for a fourth straight month
TOKYO, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 05: Tourists and shoppers walk through the Tsukiji shopping area on February 5, 2026…
Japan wanted inflation and Iran war could grant that wish. But it’s not the type Tokyo desires
TOKYO, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 05: Tourists and shoppers walk through the Tsukiji shopping area on February 5, 2026…
Bank of Japan keeps rates steady as expected, warns Iran war may push up inflation
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) headquarters is seen beyond the cherry blossoms in Tokyo on March 20, 2023.…
Japan exports beat forecasts with 4.2% growth in February, but shipments to China and U.S. slump
The Negishi Maru crude oil tanker sails towards JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corp.’s Negishi refinery in Yokohama…