Vietnam's top steelmaker Hoa Phat races to open new mill this year
HANOI -- Leading Vietnamese steelmaker Hoa Phat Group plans to open its newest mill this year, eager to capture demand from the country's growing automobile industry.
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Japan reboots 'mutually beneficial' China ties in new Diplomatic Bluebook
TOKYO -- Japan seeks to build a "mutually beneficial" strategic relationship with China, according to its annual foreign policy report, a change of wording that suggests Tokyo is trying to reduce economic and security risks in bilateral ties.
Australia’s leader says French worker who intervened in stabbing attack can stay as long as he likes
SYDNEY (AP) — Australia’s prime minister said Tuesday a French construction worker who confronted a man who stabbed six people to death in a Sydney shopping mall is welcome to stay in the country as long as he likes.
The US ambassador to Japan says boosting arms industry ties is key to a stronger security alliance
TOKYO (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to Japan urged Tokyo on Tuesday to take a greater role in developing, producing and supplying weapons “to enhance our collective security” amid conflict in Ukraine, Gaza and elsewhere.
Flights are still being disrupted and rerouted after Iran's attack on Israel. Here's what you need to know
Flights to Israel are set to remain disrupted for months amid heightened tensions with Iran, while other routes may take longer as airlines skirt the volatile region.
Fire engulfs Denmark’s historic stock exchange building, iconic spire collapses
A fire broke out on Tuesday at Denmark's nearly 400-year-old historic stock exchange building, engulfing its iconic dragon-tail spire, which collapsed onto the roof.
China's economy grew 5.3% in the first quarter, beating expectations
China's economy in the first quarter grew faster than expected, official data released Tuesday by China's National Bureau of Statistics showed.
Apple CEO says that he wants to increase investments in Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Apple CEO Tim Cook said Tuesday that he wants to further increase investment in Vietnam a day after the company announced it would spending on suppliers in the Southeast Asian manufacturing hub.