China soaks up the crude oil glut, but only if the price is right
LAUNCESTON, Australia, Jan 27 (Reuters) – Where exactly is the expected supply glut in the global crude market?…
Dollar under fire again as investors reassess Trump policies, geopolitical risk
Trump’s policies create volatility, hurt dollar, investors sayFed expected to cut rates, undermining dollar appealInvestors diversifying away from…
US climber scales Taiwan’s tallest building Taipei 101 without ropes
‘Free solo’ ascent organised and shown live by NetflixHonnold completed climb in an hour and a halfTaipei 101…
Major Australian pension fund trimming US dollar exposure on weakening outlook
ART increases hedging to reduce exposure to weakening US dollarUS dollar expected to weaken due to interest rate…
Renewables push China’s fossil‑fuelled power into first annual drop in 10 years
BEIJING, Jan 19 (Reuters) – China’s mostly coal-based thermal power generation fell in 2025 for the first time…
Global grain traders’ green pledges face skepticism as deal to protect Brazil’s rainforest unravels
Item 1 of 2 A drone views shows fallen trees in a secondary forest where farmers (not pictured)…
China’s trade ends 2025 with record $1.2 trillion surplus despite Trump tariff jolt
China posts record $1.189 trillion trade surplus in 2025China’s December dollar exports up 6.6% Y/Y, imports up 5.7%;…
China’s 2025 Canadian trade slump to remind visiting Carney of economic stakes
China’s 2025 imports from Canada -10.4% y/y to $41.7 bln – Chinese customsImports down from record $46.6 bln…
‘Are you dead?’ Chinese app for single living goes viral
Item 1 of 2 A logo of “Are you dead” app, or “Demumu” in its english version, a…
India’s smartphone security proposal faces backlash over privacy concerns
IT ministry cancels scheduled meeting with tech giants, sources sayInternet rights group IFF says it is worried about…
World Bank sees resilient global growth in 2026 amid tariffs but fading dynamism
World Bank sees global GDP growth at 2.6% versus 2.7% in 2025Growth forecasts slightly above global lender’s June…
China urges industrial parks to use more on-site green power
BEIJING, Jan 9 (Reuters) – China is pushing industrial parks to use more of their green power on-site…