As Biden preps for Asian allies summit, Chinese tensions loom large
The Camp David invitation President Joe Biden extended to his Japanese and South Korean counterparts this week -- the first summit held at the legendary presidential retreat since 2015 -- was a significant show of camaraderie for two increasingly essential US allies.
2023-08-18 12:18
Foreign investors undeterred by China tensions, says stock exchange chairman
By Faith Hung and Roger Tung TAIPEI Foreign investors seem to be undeterred by the possibility that growing
2023-08-18 12:18
Elon Musk Arrives in Japan for First Visit in Nine Years
Elon Musk has arrived in Japan for his first known visit in nine years. The chief executive officer
2023-08-18 11:52
VinFast's new sales approach has US car dealers cautious but interested
By Ben Klayman (Reuters) -Vietnamese electric-vehicle maker VinFast, which made a splash this week when its shares debuted on the
2023-08-18 11:49
Hawaii wildfires: Maui emergency chief quits after sirens criticism
Hawaii residents tell the BBC a stronger emergency response could have saved lives in the blaze.
2023-08-18 11:30
Analysis-Chocolate makers' prospects sour as cocoa prices spike
By Maytaal Angel, Jessica DiNapoli and Richa Naidu LONDON/NEW YORK Chocolate makers like Hershey and Mondelez face tougher
2023-08-18 11:28
MLB Rumors: Aaron Judge disrespect, Cards IL move, and ex-Yankees prospect goes off
MLB Rumors: Should Cardinals just shut down Nolan Gorman with move to IL?The Cardinals announced they were placing star infielder Nolan Gorman on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Monday.St. Louis appears to be done kicking the can on Gorman's back issue, and Gorman lands on the IL ...
2023-08-18 11:28
Dollar set for fifth winning week on Fed bets, PBOC supports yuan
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO The dollar headed for a fifth winning week versus major peers, the longest streak
2023-08-18 11:21
U.S. Steel says union cannot block company's sale
(Reuters) -U.S. Steel said on Thursday that its labor agreement with United Steel Workers (USW) does not afford the union
2023-08-18 11:20
Taipei mayor to visit China as tensions simmer with Taiwan
TAIPEI The mayor of Taipei will visit Shanghai at the end of this month for an annual city
2023-08-18 10:45
Canada wildfire: Yellowknife evacuees turned away from full flights
Thousands of residents desperate to flee Yellowknife are told to return on Friday as planes fill up.
2023-08-18 10:26
Taiwan vice president returns from sensitive visit to US
By Fabian Hamacher and Yimou Lee TAOYUAN, Taiwan (Reuters) -Taiwan Vice President William Lai returned on Friday from a sensitive
2023-08-18 10:22