Tire Maker Goodyear to Shut Down Manufacturing Plant in Malaysia
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co, one of the leading tire manufacturers globally, is closing its manufacturing plant in Malaysia.
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Canada Explores Raising Tariffs on Chinese EVs Following US Move Against China: Report
Canada is reportedly exploring raising tariffs on Chinese-produced electric vehicles (EVs) following the US decision to impose higher levies on these imports.
Japan's SoftBank Is Harnessing the Power of AI to Prevent Customer Harassment by 'Softening' Angry Callers' Voices
Japan's SoftBank Corp. is banking on AI to tone down the voices of irate customers to help call center workers deal with such clients...
IMF Criticizes Joe Biden's Ramping Up Chinese Import Tariffs, Says US Should Work With China to Resolve Disputes
The IMF is urging the US to maintain its open trade system instead of imposing new punitive duties on goods from China...
US Blocks Imports From 26 More Chinese Companies Tied to Uyghur Forced Labor
The US has announced it blocked imports from 26 Chinese cotton traders or warehouse facilities tied to Uyghur forced labor...
Garuda Indonesia's Boeing 747 Makes Emergency Landing Due to Engine Fire
An engine of Garuda Indonesia Flight 1105, a Boeing 747-400 carrying M...
China's Nio Unveils First Car of New Brand 'Onvo' That'll Be About $4,000 Cheaper Than Tesla's Best-Selling Model Y
China's EV maker Nio has introduced the first vehicle from its new bud...
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Hong Kong to Host CoinDesk Consensus as It Bids to Become a Crypto Hub
CoinDesk will hold a consensus in Hong Kong, showcasing the region's progress as a digital asset hub despite regulatory lag in certain areas.
China's Exports and Imports for First 2 Months Beat Expectations
China's import and export growth in January and February exceeded expectations.
Russia-North Korea Partnership: What Kind of Weapons Technology Is Moscow Sending to Pyongyang?
Experts said Russia has a range of military technologies that it could offer to North Korea in exchange for weapons to sustain its war in Ukraine.
Russia and China Are Planning to Build a Nuclear Power Plant on the Moon
Russia and China are planning to build a nuclear power plant on the moon by 2035.
China's Delayed 'Third Plenum:' Sign of Serious Struggle Amid Economic Challenges?
The Third Plenum has not yet materialized, raising concerns about the country's ability to tackle economic challenges despite anticipated ambitious growth targets.
Singapore Invests $15 Billion in Cutting-Edge F-35A Jets
Singapore plans to acquire eight Lockheed Martin Corp. F-35A fighter planes for its defense, accelerating the country's procurement of advanced military aircraft amid tensions in the region.
North Korea Continues to Secretly Send Vast Amounts of Artillery Shells to Russia for War, South Korea Says
North Korea has delivered millions of artillery shells to Russia, according to South Korea’s defense minister.
US Allows China to Increase Weekly Passenger Flights to 50 Ahead of Summer Travel Season
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) said Monday that Chinese passenger airlines would be permitted to increase their weekly round-trip US flights to 50.
In South Korea, Companies Are Paying Workers up to $75,000 to Have Babies
Some companies in South Korea are giving employees up to $75,000 bonuses to have babies.
