Argentina and Brazil seek balancing act on China ties
SAO PAULO/BEIJING -- Argentine President Javier Milei has profoundly shifted the tone of his rhetoric on China since taking up his post last December, creating a buzz in diplomatic circles.
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BHP walks away from $49bn Anglo American deal
LONDON/SYDNEY -- Australian mining giant BHP on Wednesday walked away from a proposed $49 billion takeover of Anglo American after the British miner rejected a last-ditch request to extend talks as both sides failed to reach agreement on its South African assets.
Hong Kong court convicts 14 democracy activists in 'HK47' security case
HONG KONG -- A Hong Kong court on Thursday convicted 14 of 16 defendants in the city's largest national security case.
Vietnam tech leaders FPT, CMC set up shop in China and South Korea
DALIAN, China/HANOI -- Top Vietnamese tech companies FPT and CMC have established major new locations in China and South Korea, respectively, vying for talent there to better serve corporate clients in East Asia.
Japan's 10-year bond yield hits 13-year high; Nikkei average sinks
TOKYO -- Thursday has been a busy day for traders and investors in Japan's financial markets as the 10-year government bond yield rose to a 13-year high, the Nikkei Stock Average was down by more than 2% at one point, and the yen touched its lowest point in four weeks against the dollar.
China's drills appear to be 'rehearsal' for Taiwan invasion: U.S. admiral
TOKYO -- China's recent military exercises surrounding Taiwan "looked like a rehearsal" for an invasion, U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Samuel Paparo told Nikkei on Wednesday, stressing the importance of solidarity among the U.S., Japan and their partners to enhance deterrence against Beijing.
Chinese yuan falls to six-month low on dollar strength
SHANGHAI/HONG KONG -- The Chinese yuan traded on the mainland hit a six-month low against the dollar of 7.2488, highlighting the divergent monetary policies of the world's two biggest economies.
Japan's growing tourism finds new destination in regions, suburbs
TOKYO -- As more foreign tourists visit Japan, partly drawn by the weak yen, directing them beyond large cities and famous destinations, such as Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, is becoming the focus of the nation's tourism sector.