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© Japan’s December export growth slows to 5.1%, missing forecasts as U.S. shipments fall

Japan’s December export growth slows to 5.1%, missing forecasts as U.S. shipments fall

Tokyo: Japan’s exports grew 5.1 per cent in December, falling short of market expectations as shipments to the United States recorded a sharp decline, official trade data showed on Wednesday....

© India’s Largest Company Faces Its Toughest Test at Home Despite Global Headwinds

India’s Largest Company Faces Its Toughest Test at Home Despite Global Headwinds

India’s largest conglomerate, Reliance Industries, is navigating geopolitical pressures in its energy businesses, but analysts say its most significant challenge lies closer to home, a slowdown in its...

© Alibaba-backed Moonshot AI valuation rises by $500 million, sources say

Alibaba-backed Moonshot AI valuation rises by $500 million, sources say

Alibaba-backed artificial intelligence startup Moonshot AI is being valued at $4.8 billion in a new funding round, up by about $500 million from its valuation last month, according to two people famil...

© What the U.S.–Taiwan deal means for the island’s ‘silicon shield’

What the U.S.–Taiwan deal means for the island’s ‘silicon shield’

A new U.S.–Taiwan trade and investment agreement is unlikely to weaken Taiwan’s dominance in advanced semiconductor manufacturing in the near future, analysts say, leaving the island’s so-called “sili...

© Hassett floats alternative to credit card rate cap amid bank pushback

Hassett floats alternative to credit card rate cap amid bank pushback

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett has signalled a possible shift in the administration’s approach to credit card regulation, suggesting U.S. banks could voluntarily offer new credit products ...

© TSMC doubles down on AI as profits surge on strong demand

TSMC doubles down on AI as profits surge on strong demand

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reported a sharp rise in profits and outlined significantly higher investment plans, underscoring how booming demand for artificial intelligence chips is reshapi...

© Germany returns to modest growth after two-year contraction

Germany returns to modest growth after two-year contraction

Germany’s economy edged back into growth in 2025 after two consecutive years of contraction, supported by stronger consumer and government spending that offset weaker exports hit by higher U.S. tariff...

© Toyota Industries Shares Hit Record High After Toyota Motor Lifts Buyout Offer

Toyota Industries Shares Hit Record High After Toyota Motor Lifts Buyout Offer

Shares of Toyota Industries surged to a record high on Thursday after Toyota Motor raised its buyout offer for the group company, valuing the deal at more than $35 billion....

© Japanese Stocks Hit Fresh Record Highs as Snap Election Expectations Grow

Japanese Stocks Hit Fresh Record Highs as Snap Election Expectations Grow

Japanese equities extended their rally on Wednesday, pushing key indexes to new record highs as investor optimism grew over expectations that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may call a snap general elec...

© JPMorgan Says Banks Could Challenge Trump’s Credit Card Rate Cap as Industry Pushback Grows

JPMorgan Says Banks Could Challenge Trump’s Credit Card Rate Cap as Industry Pushback Grows

JPMorgan Chase has signaled that U.S. banks may be prepared to legally challenge President Donald Trump’s proposal to impose temporary price controls on credit card interest rates, warning that such a...

© Venezuela Stocks Surge to Record Highs After Maduro’s Ouster Fuels Turnaround Hopes

Venezuela Stocks Surge to Record Highs After Maduro’s Ouster Fuels Turnaround Hopes

Venezuela’s stock market has surged to unprecedented levels following the removal of former president Nicolás Maduro, as investors bet that years of economic turmoil, sanctions, and isolation could gi...

© SK Hynix to Invest $13 Billion in New Plant as Memory Chip Shortage Deepens

SK Hynix to Invest $13 Billion in New Plant as Memory Chip Shortage Deepens

South Korea’s SK Hynix said on Tuesday it will invest 19 trillion won (about $13 billion) to build a new advanced packaging facility, ramping up production capacity as global demand for memory chips a...

© Vibrant Gujarat: Reliance pledges ₹7 trillion as India’s top firms announce mega investments

Vibrant Gujarat: Reliance pledges ₹7 trillion as India’s top firms announce mega investments

Rajkot — India’s largest business groups unveiled a wave of multi-trillion-rupee investment commitments at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for Kutch and Saurashtra, reinforcing the state’s rol...

© Trump Says Oil Companies Will Invest $100 Billion in Venezuela Under U.S. Protection

Trump Says Oil Companies Will Invest $100 Billion in Venezuela Under U.S. Protection

Washington: President Donald Trump said on Friday that U.S. oil companies are expected to invest at least $100 billion in Venezuela’s energy sector, backed by American security guarantees, following t...

© Italy Sees Rare Double Dip in Unemployment and Available Jobs

Italy Sees Rare Double Dip in Unemployment and Available Jobs

Italy’s labour market showed signs of weakening in November 2025, with both employment and unemployment falling simultaneously—a rare combination that points to a sharp rise in economic inactivity, ac...

© China Probes Meta’s Acquisition of AI Startup Manus

China Probes Meta’s Acquisition of AI Startup Manus

Meta is facing a regulatory probe in China over its acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus, as Chinese authorities assess whether the deal complies with the country’s export control and ...

© Ford joins race to launch eyes-off driving, starting with $30,000 EV in 2028

Ford joins race to launch eyes-off driving, starting with $30,000 EV in 2028

Detroit: Ford Motor said it plans to introduce eyes-off driving technology in 2028, beginning with a mass-market electric vehicle priced at about $30,000, marking a significant shift in how advanced a...

© Asian Defense Stocks Pull Back as Regional Markets Trade Mixed Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

Asian Defense Stocks Pull Back as Regional Markets Trade Mixed Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

Asian defence stocks retreated on Tuesday as broader regional markets displayed mixed trading amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty following recent events involving Donald Trump’s military operati...

© GM Posts 5.5% U.S. Sales Growth in 2025 as Jeep Records First Gain in Seven Years

GM Posts 5.5% U.S. Sales Growth in 2025 as Jeep Records First Gain in Seven Years

Detroit: General Motors on Monday reported a 5.5% increase in its U.S. vehicle sales for 2025, strengthening its position as the country’s largest automaker despite a decline in fourth-quarter deliver...

© Crude Prices Ease as Maduro’s Overthrow Raises Uncertainty Over Venezuela’s Oil Output

Crude Prices Ease as Maduro’s Overthrow Raises Uncertainty Over Venezuela’s Oil Output

Crude oil prices edged lower on Sunday as markets assessed the impact of political upheaval in Venezuela following the overthrow of former president Nicolás Maduro, adding uncertainty over future oil ...

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