Iran protests abate after deadly crackdown, residents and rights group say
US threats of intervention recede after Iran crackdown easesHeavy security presence reported in Tehran and other citiesSporadic unrest…
Asia shares rise on AI optimism, receding Fed cut bets lift dollar
Asia shares upbeat on renewed AI optimismGeopolitics loom large, Trump adopts wait-and-see posture on IranDollar gains as traders…
Iran warns of retaliation if Trump strikes, US withdraws some personnel from bases
‘All the signals are that a US attack is imminent,’ Western military official saysTrump says he believes the…
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%;…
‘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…
Singapore defends GIC, Temasek returns as reasonable
Government says prioritises long-term returns over short-term swingsGovernment does not interfere in Temasek’s picks, says ministerGIC’s returns over…
Trump weighs response to Iran crackdown, Tehran says communication open with US
Trump considers range of options, including military action against IranIran says it is maintaining communications with US envoyMass…
Dollar drops as US Justice Department subpoenas Fed’s Powell
Powell calls subpoenas a pretext for interest rate influencePowell’s term as Fed chief ends in May, Trump considering…
Exclusive: India proposes forcing smartphone makers to give source code in security overhaul
India smartphone security proposals worry tech companiesSharing source code a very contentious issue, sources sayIndian government says it…
India’s proposed phone security rules that are worrying tech firms
NEW DELHI, Jan 11 (Reuters) – Below are key security requirements India is proposing for smartphone makers like…
Maersk explores more ethanol use for green fuel to cut reliance on China, FT reports
Jan 11 (Reuters) – Danish shipping company Maersk (MAERSKb.CO), opens new tab is looking at increasing its use…
China is closing in on US technology lead despite constraints, AI researchers say
Chinese AI firms positioned to co-develop hardware and software, industry experts sayLack of advanced lithography machines a main…