Trump administration pressed Dutch hard to cancel China chip-equipment sale: sources
The Trump administration mounted an extensive campaign to block the sale of Dutch chip manufacturing technology to China, with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lobbying the Netherlands government and White House officials sharing a classified intelligenc…
Gold, oil soar, shares slip as U.S. and Iran rattle sabers
Tensions in the Middle East after the killing of a top Iranian general by the United States pushed an index of Asian shares off an 18-month high on Monday as investors pushed safe-haven gold near a seven-year high, and oil jumped to four-month peaks.
Japan in principle could press Lebanon to extradite ex-Nissan boss Ghosn: Japan minister
Japan on Monday said it could still press Lebanon to extradite Carlos Ghosn, after the former Nissan Motor boss skipped bail to become a fugitive in a country that normally does not extradite its nationals.
South Korean restaurant owners voice concerns over $4 billion Delivery Hero deal
South Korean restaurant owners expressed concern on Monday over food delivery giant Delivery Hero’s proposed $4 billion acquisition of its local rival, saying the move could undermine competition and lead to higher fees.
Oil surges again after Trump threatens Iraq sanctions, Iran retaliation
Oil prices shot more than 2% higher on Monday, with Brent rising above $70 a barrel, after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a threat to impose sanctions on Iraq amid escalating tensions with Iran in the Middle East.
Oil surges again after Trump threatens Iraq sanctions, Iran retaliation
Oil prices shot more than 2% higher on Monday, with Brent rising above $70 a barrel, after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a threat to impose sanctions on Iraq amid escalating tensions with Iran in the Middle East.
Gold, oil soar, shares slip as U.S. and Iran trade threats
A gauge of Asian shares was toppled from an 18-month top on Monday as heightened Middle East tensions sent investors scurrying for the safety of gold, which hit a near seven-year high while oil jumped to four-month peaks.
Fugitive financier Jho Low denies being ‘mastermind’ behind 1MDB
Fugitive Malaysian financier Low Taek Jho has said he only acted as an intermediary for deals involving 1MDB, denying in an interview published on Monday that he had set the stage for the theft of billions of dollars from the Malaysian state fund.
Oil extends gains on rising Mideast tensions
Oil prices added to recent gains on Monday, with Brent nearly at $70 a barrel as escalating tensions in the Middle East fanned worries about disruptions to supplies.
Gold, oil jump in Asia as U.S. and Iran trade threats
Asian share markets ran into turbulence on Monday as a flare-up of tensions in the Middle East sent gold to its highest in almost seven years while oil flirted with four-month peaks.
