Aukus expansion: Japan, South Korea want in on Pillar 2 – but trust is still a sticking point
His country’s “differentiated science and technology capabilities will contribute to peace and stability”, Shin said.
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U.S. energy secretary to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE next week, officials say
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm will visit Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates next week to work on "climate co-operation" and other issues, two Biden administration officials told Reuters on Friday.
Malaysia aims to lure overseas venture capital to spur startups
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia is pushing to draw more venture capital investment from overseas as it accelerates its technology startup sector, the country's economy minister said in an interview.
Australian furnishings featuring Aboriginal artwork catch on
SYDNEY -- Imbued with the ancient traditions, creativity and spirituality of Australia's Indigenous people, Aboriginal art is captivating people across the country and beyond. In recent years, mainstream retailers have embraced Aboriginal art, a sign of the growing appreciation for its cultural influence beyond the usual art aficionados and historians.
China EVs soar in Brazil, threatening Fiat, GM and VW dominance
SAO PAULO/TOKYO -- Brazil's demand for inexpensive electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids has seen sales of Chinese autos swell eightfold in the country this year, cutting into Western automakers' hold over the market.
Traders reassess Bank of England rate cuts as UK grows at fastest rate in nearly 3 years
LONDON — A slew of commentary from the Bank of England and a better-than-expected economic growth number have left traders and investors scrambling to refine their bets on when the U.K. central bank will start to cut its benchmark rate.
China EV sales surge in Brazil, threatening Fiat, GM and VW dominance
SAO PAULO/TOKYO -- Brazil's demand for inexpensive electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids has seen sales of Chinese autos swell eightfold in the market this year, cutting into the dominance established by Western automakers.
Floods kill 50 people in northern Afghanistan’s Baghlan province
Officials say residents were unprepared for the heavy flash floods, adding that the death toll could rise.