China's Credit Rating Outlook Downgraded to 'Negative' by Fitch Ratings, Citing Risk From Debt Growth
Fitch Ratings has downgraded the outlook on China's sovereign credit rating from stable to negative.
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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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Indian Businessman Jumps to His Death From the 19th Floor of a Star Hotel in Bengaluru
A 27-year-old Indian businessman died after jumping off from the 19th floor of a star hotel in India in an apparent suicide.
Russia, China Agree to Boost Economic and Security Ties to Counter US Dominance in Europe and Asia
Russia and China have announced plans to deepen their security cooperation in Asia and Europe to counter the US' attempts to exert dominance on these regions.
Hong Kong Discovers Over $10 Million Worth of Gold on Board a Cargo Plane Headed for Japan in Largest Smuggling Bust
Hong Kong officials confiscated an estimated $10.7 million worth of gold disguised as machine parts being shipped to Japan.
South Korea to Invest Nearly $7 Billion in AI to Maintain Semiconductor Chips Dominance
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol said the government will invest 9.4 trillion won ($6.94 billion) in artificial intelligence (AI) by 2027 in a bid to maintain its global dominance in semiconducto
Russia Seeks Emergency Gasoline Supply From Kazakhstan as Ukraine Aims Drones at Oil Refineries: Report
Russia is reportedly considering Kazakhstan as a potential source of gasoline in the event of shortages aggravated by Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries.
Salary Trend: These Jobs in Singapore See Wages Jump This Year!
According to a new report, certain tech positions in Singapore experienced a significant increase in wages, reaching as high as 11%, despite the overall decline in tech salaries in 2023.
Dutch Government Set to Comply With US Demands on Chip Exports to China
The Dutch government is reportedly set to comply with the US demand to tighten restrictions on semiconductor-related exports to China.
North Korea Bans Carrying Bags on One Shoulder Because That's How They Do It in Its Rival Country, South Korea
North Korea has banned carrying a bag with a strap on one shoulder because that's how they do it in its rival country, South Korea.
Indian Businessman Kills Wife, 4-Year-Old Daughter Before Committing Suicide by Hanging
An Indian businessman allegedly killed his wife and daughter before committing suicide inside their home in New Delhi, India.
