Trump bars Chinese-backed firm from buying U.S. chipmaker Lattice
U.S. President Donald Trump blocked a Chinese-backed private equity firm from buying a U.S.-based chipmaker on…
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Asian shares slip following weaker-than-expected China data
Most major indexes in Asia were moderately lower on Thursday after the release of softer-than-expected China data.…
Asian shares climb on firmer lead from Wall Street after US debt limit deal
Asia markets rose on Thursday, following the stronger lead from Wall Street overnight on political developments…
US Trump tells Egypt’s Sisi he is keen to overcome obstacles
US President Donald Trump called Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Thursday and said he was keen to…
North Korea presses rocket program, but amid signs of drama easing
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the production of more solid-fuel rocket engines, state media said on…
Dollar steadies after dropping on US political turmoil
Dollar prices steadied on Monday, edging away from four-month lows against the yen plumbed in the previous session…
Asian shares subdued after Bannon departure as US-South Korea military drills begin
Asia markets were mixed in Monday trade as investors digested political developments in Washington while…
U.S. forces to stay in Syria for decades, say militia allies
Washington's main Syrian ally in the fight against Islamic State says the U.S. military will remain in northern…
France’s Macron speaks to Trump, warns over N Korea escalation
French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday warned against an "escalation of tensions" over North Korea amid a…
Trump and Japan’s Abe talk about ‘grave and growing’ North Korea threat
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday and agreed on the need for…