Asia
South Korean tech giants strike AI deals with Nvidia
US chipmaker expands South Korea ties to secure memory supply for AI
By Reuters
China factory output stalls in May as demand weakens
It was the lowest PMI reading in three months and followed data earlier in May showing China’s growth momentum cooled in April despite a rebound in exports.
By Reuters
Death toll jumps to at least 82 in China coal mine blast
The death toll from a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China’s Shanxi province has jumped to at least 82
By Reuters
China condemns US murder charges against Raúl Castro
Tensions deepen as China backs Cuba after US charges Castro with murder
By Reuters
Samsung Electronics union suspends planned strike ahead of vote
Union to put tentative pay agreement struck with management to a vote
By Reuters
Samsung, labour union narrow some differences as major strike looms
While crisis has put South Korea on edge, government threatened to order arbitration
By Reuters
Taiwan cautiously optimistic on US arms sales despite Trump’s remarks
US arms pipeline seen as key deterrent against rising China pressure
By Reuters
Xi warns Trump Taiwan tensions could trigger US-China conflict
China's Taiwan warning casts shadow over high-stakes Trump-Xi summit
By Reuters
Trump heads to China seeking deals as leverage fades
US president arrives in Beijing weakened, chasing limited trade wins and Iran help
By Reuters
Modi’s BJP election gains pave way for landmark civil law reforms
State-level reforms likely as Bharatiya Janata Party consolidates power across India
By Reuters
China’s commerce ministry blocks US sanctions against five refineries
China says the US sanctions violate 'international law and the basic norms of international relations'.
By Reuters
Indonesia train crash toll rises to 15 as rescue completed
Collision between trains near Jakarta, Indonesia, claims 15 as rescue completed
By Reuters
Japan eases arms export curbs in historic defence policy shift
Tokyo lifts limits on arms exports in major break from pacifist stance
By Reuters
Hong Kong fire victims return home to search for belongings
A fire at seven residential towers, each of 31 floors, killed 168 people in November
By Reuters
China deploys warships as US starts navy drills in Pacific
Annual wargames will see Japan taking part in live-fire drills for the first time
