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)…
Exclusive: Pakistan to partner with affiliate of Trump family’s World Liberty Financial on USD1 stablecoin
Pakistan signs deal with World Liberty affiliate SC Financial TechnologiesDeal will explore ’emerging digital payment architecture’World Liberty CEO…
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…
US FDA requests removal of suicide warnings from weight-loss drug labels
Regulator asks drugmakers to remove warnings of suicidal thoughts from GLP-1 drugs’ labelsFDA finds no link between GLP-1…
Trump moves to block courts from seizing Venezuelan oil revenue in US accounts
Item 1 of 2 Crude oil drips from a valve at an oil well operated by Venezuela’s state…
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…
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…
HSBC launches UAE asset management business to tap into wealth influxÂ
DUBAI, Jan 12 (Reuters) – HSBC (HSBA.L), opens new tab is opening an asset management business in the…
Oil dips as investors assess Iran supply, Venezuelan export resumption
Iran says situation ‘under total control’ after weekend violenceIran protest deaths exceed 500, rights group saysCompanies scramble to…
Qatar and UAE to join U.S.-led effort to bolster technology supply chain
Qatar and UAE to officially join ‘Pax Silica’ within daysInitiative aims to move the Middle East toward a…