Chinas National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) expressed strong confidence in achieving the nations 2025 economic growth target of around 5%. Zhao Chenxin, vice chair of the NDRC, stated at a press conference on...
Chinas gold consumption fell 5.96% year-on-year to 290.492 tons in the first quarter of 2025, according to the China Gold Association, as high gold prices dampened demand for traditional jewellery. The surge in gold prices...
The U.S. dollar started the week on steady footing, trading at 143.57 yen and $1.1360 per euro, as investors braced for a wave of economic data that could reveal the impact of President Donald Trumps ongoing trade war....
Oil prices edged up in early Monday trade, supported by short-covering despite lingering uncertainty over U.S.-China trade talks and potential increases in OPEC+ supply. Brent crude rose 9 cents to $66.96 a barrel, while...
Asian shares started cautiously on Monday amid persistent uncertainty over U.S. trade policy, with a heavy week of economic data and major tech earnings ahead. Despite U.S. President Donald Trumps claims of trade progress...
President Donald Trump on Sunday called on Russia to stop its attacks in Ukraine, warning that the U.S. could abandon peace efforts if progress stalls. Speaking in New Jersey, Trump expressed disappointment over continued...
The U.S. State Department said Sunday it is engaging with India and Pakistan to encourage a responsible resolution after a deadly militant attack in Kashmir heightened tensions between the two nations. India blamed...
In Sydneys affluent Bondi Junction, early voters said Donald Trump and the global economy influenced their choices ahead of Australias May 3 national election. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the ruling Labor Party are...
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday he was unaware if President Donald Trump had spoken with Chinese President Xi Jinping, nor could he confirm whether formal trade negotiations were underway. Speaking...
Japans top currency official on Monday denied reports that U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent advocated for a weak dollar and strong yen during recent bilateral talks. Atsushi Mimura, Japans vice finance minister for...
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a bold plan to identify the cause of autism by September 2025. Speaking at a cabinet meeting with President Donald Trump, Kennedy declared a global...
AstraZenecas drug Imfinzi (NASDAQ: AZN) has received U.S. approval to treat adult patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer, a significant advancement in cancer therapy. The approval allows Imfinzi to be used in...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Qfitlia, a groundbreaking hemophilia treatment by French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi (NASDAQ: SNY). Designed for patients aged 12 and older with hemophilia A or B,...
Peter Marks, the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) top vaccine official, has resigned after reportedly being forced out by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), according to The Wall Street Journal....
Ice cores in freezers, dinosaurs on display, fish in jars, birds in boxes, human remains and ancient artifacts from long gone civilizations that few people ever see museum collections are filled with all this and more....
Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) slipped in after-hours trading on Sunday, following reports that Chinas Huawei is testing a powerful artificial intelligence chip aimed at challenging Nvidias dominance. NVDA shares fell...
Huawei Technologies is preparing to launch its most advanced artificial intelligence processor yet, the Ascend 910D, aiming to compete with Nvidias high-end chips, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Sample batches...
The U.S. move to tighten export controls on Nvidias H20 chips is adding pressure to Chinas AI sector, but immediate disruption appears limited as domestic firms rapidly pivot to local alternatives. Analysts at Bernstein...
Nintendo offered fans an early hands-on experience with its new Switch 2 console at an event near Tokyo on Saturday, as concerns grow that tariffs could push prices higher. Since Mr. Trump became president, tariffs have...
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is reportedly planning to shift all iPhone assembly for the U.S. market to India as early as next year, in a strategic move to reduce reliance on China amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions,...