Asia/Pacific

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...


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China's Xi Jinping Meets American CEOs to Woo Back Foreign Investors, Mend Strained Relations With US
China's President Xi Jinping met with more than a dozen American CEOs and academics on Wednesday in an effort to mend strained relations with the US.
US, South Korea Form New Task Force to Block North Korea Oil Shipments
The US and South Korea have set up a new task force to prevent North Korea from obtaining illegal oil.
Russia Is Directly Supplying North Korea With Oil Amid Warming Ties, Defying UN Sanctions: Report
In another sign of warming ties between the two countries, Russia has reportedly begun supplying oil directly to North Korea in defiance of sanctions imposed by the United Nations (UN).
McDonald's Closes Sri Lanka Stores After Agreement with Local Partner Ends Over Poor Hygiene Case
McDonald's attorney explained that the termination of the agreement with the franchisee was a result of standard compliance issues identified by the parent company.
Kamala Harris Says Biden Admin Does 'Not Intend to Ban TikTok' Despite Backing Bill That Could Get the App Banned in US
Vice President Kamala Harris has assured the public that the Biden administration has no intentions of banning the popular video-sharing app TikTok.
Asian Markets to Gain on Fed Rate Cut Signal; Japan's Yen Remains on the Brink
Asian markets are poised for further gains after US markets' positive reaction to the Federal Reserve's signal that interest rates could be slashed by 75 basis points this year.
Biden Administration Is Considering Blacklisting Huawei-Linked Chinese Chipmakers: Report
Many Chinese semiconductor companies associated with Huawei are reportedly being considered for blacklisting by the Biden administration.
New Microsoft-TESDA Partnership to Equip More Than 100,000 Philippine Women With AI, Cybersecurity Skills
The new Microsoft-TESDA partnership will enable more than 100,000 women in the Philippines to gain artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity skills.
China-Based Canadian Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Tesla Trade Secrets
A Canadian citizen based in China has been arrested in the United States for allegedly stealing the trade secrets of Tesla and conspiring to sell them to undercover police.
South Korea Announces $313 Billion Funding for Projects to Fight Climate Change
South Korea has committed to providing 420 trillion won ($313.4 billion) in policy loans to finance projects that will help the country meet its climate goals.
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