Fate of U.S. aid to Ukraine package discussed on Taiwan trip, lawmakers say
U.S. lawmakers discussed stalled military aid to Ukraine and Taiwan during their visit to Taipei this week, two participants revealed Friday.
AI can ‘disproportionately’ help defend against cybersecurity threats, Google CEO Sundar Pichai says
Rapid developments in artificial intelligence could help strengthen defenses against security threats in cyberspace, according to Google CEO Sundar Pichai.
Russia was ridiculed at the start of the war. Two years on, it has reasons to be confident
Hopes of Ukrainian victory look diminished and increasingly hollow, as do Western pledges to support Ukraine “for as long as it takes.”
A ‘family vacation’ for two: Why more parents are taking trips with one child at a time
A trip for two grants uninterrupted time and special memories for parents and children — for those who are bold enough to try it.
StanChart announces $1 billion share buyback, dividend hike as 2023 profit rises 18%
Standard Chartered on Friday reported 2023 pre-tax profit rose 18%, in line with forecasts, and rewarded shareholders with a $1 billion share buyback.
Ride-hailing giant Grab posts first profitable quarter, announces $500 million share buyback
On Thursday, Grab posted its first-ever profitable quarter, raking in $11 million in profit.
Indonesia’s next president Prabowo made big promises on the campaign trail. Can he deliver?
Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto is poised to become Indonesia’s next president, pledging policy continuity, but questions remain about his agenda.
Can South Korea’s untouchable chaebols change?
Can South Korea’s most powerful families change? CNBC went to South Korea to find out more about the country’s chaebols — large South Korean conglomerates that are usually run by one single family — with total assets that exceed 5 trillion won ($3.69 b…
South Korea raises health alert to ‘severe’ over doctors walkout
In response to trainee doctors’ mass walkout, South Korea raised its health alert to the highest level and plans to extend working hours in public hospitals.
VinFast loss widens in fourth quarter, confident of achieving 2024 sales goals
VinFast reported a 3.4% increase in net loss for the fourth quarter but aims to nearly triple vehicle sales this year with expansions into new markets.
