Putin-Xi talks revive stalled Russian gas pipeline as Iran war rattles energy markets
Putin is expected to hold talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday, with the long-stalled Power of Siberia 2 natural gas pipeline topping the agenda.
China confirms order for 200 Boeing planes, calls aviation key area for U.S. cooperation
China has agreed to buy 200 Boeing jets, its first major order in nearly a decade, U.S. President Donald Trump said last week.
European stocks advance: UK inflation and elevated bond yields in focus
European stocks rose on Wednesday as global markets keep a close eye on elevated bond yields and UK inflation data.
A strange paradox has taken hold of the global fashion industry
Fashion brands are doubling down on sustainability even as value-seeking shoppers ignore the pitch.
Nvidia to launch Singapore research hub as city-state boosts AI plans
Singapore has announced a new Nvidia research center and its first testbed to research, test and deploy physical AI, along with industry leaders.
Over 47,000 Samsung Electronics workers set to strike as wage talks break down, sending shares lower
More than 47,000 Samsung Electronics workers will begin a strike on Thursday after wage negotiations between the company and its union broke down.
Singapore inks AI deals with Google, OpenAI as ChatGPT-maker commits $234 million to local ecosystem
Singapore has signed new partnerships with Google and OpenAI to strengthen the city-state’s position as a global AI hub and accelerating AI deployment.
Alibaba reveals more powerful Zhenwu AI chip, new LLM
Alibaba announced updates to its AI offerings, including a more powerful chip and a new large language model.
Looking for attractive Asian stocks outside of AI? HSBC names 10 ‘forgotten gems’ for investors
HSBC picked out companies that have generated high return on equity, gained market share while remaining highly profitable and paying out strong dividends.
AI boom reshuffles global stock market pecking order as South Korea and Taiwan surge
A global reshuffling in stock-market hierarchy is underway. AI is propelling Taiwan and South Korea past a couple long-established Western countries.
