Asia
China eases Nexperia chip exports for civilian use
German and Japanese firms say deliveries of Nexperia’s China-made chips have resumed
At least two dead as Typhoon Fung-wong makes landfall in the Philippines
At least two people died in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Fung-wong lashed central and eastern parts of the country, with heavy rains and strong winds cutting power in large areas
SA visit aims to beef up Asian trade
South Africa is targeting new export markets for its beef products in Southeast Asia, focusing on countries like Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Malaysia. The recent state visit by President Cyril Ramaphosa and Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen, accompanied by the Beefmaster Group, highlighted positive reception towards SA beef. Efforts are underway to re-establish access to Malaysia and expand into new markets, which could significantly benefit SA's economy and primary producers.
Trump and Xi agree to trim tariffs and a one-year trade truce
Export restrictions on rare earths and semiconductors on hold after summit
Trump watches Thai-Cambodian ceasefire signed at ASEAN summit
Trade talks on rare earths and tariffs dominate US-Asia relations
Japan’s new leader to offer truck and soybean trade sweeteners at Trump meeting
Japan's new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, is preparing to engage in trade and security talks with President Donald Trump during his upcoming visit to Tokyo
Takaichi crashes through glass ceiling to become Japan’s first female premier
The hardline conservative’s victory sets the Asian country up for a decisive turn to the right
Indian state shuts down drug firm after child deaths linked to toxic cough syrup
India cancels maker’s licence and launches a money-laundering probe after medicine kills at least 19 children
Deadly border clashes leave dozens dead as Pakistan–Afghanistan tensions erupt
At least 23 Pakistani soldiers and nine Taliban fighters killed in fiercest fighting since the Taliban’s 2021 takeover
China fails to admit rare earth curbs spurred Trump to hike tariffs
Beijing says restrictions motivated by concern about the materials’ military applications
India mulls climate-linked insurance scheme
Government in talks with insurers to simplify payout process after extreme weather events
Japan’s wage outlook to affect timing of rate hike, economist says
Japanese shares surge and the yen fell after Sanae Takaichi’s presidential victory
Philippines reels as deadliest quake in a decade kills at least 69
Rescuers search for earthquake survivors as hospitals overflow and authorities warn toll may climb further
China orders tech firms to halt Nvidia AI chip purchases
Beijing last week accused the US company of violating its anti-monopoly law
China spreading ‘false’ narratives about World War 2-era Taiwan documents
US says China mischaracterises paperwork to ‘support its coercive campaign to subjugate Taiwan’



















