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Asian nations boost US energy buys amid trade tensions
Asian countries look to buy more US energy to offset trade imbalance

SINGAPORE: Amid rising trade tensions, several Asian nations are stepping up energy purchases from the U.S. in hopes of easing tariff...

Taiwan’s TSMC beats forecasts with strong q1 earnings
TSMC Q1 profit surges 60%, beats forecasts

TAIPEI, Taiwan: Taiwan's TSMC reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings on Thursday, driven by booming demand for AI-related...

Honda may shift car production to US amid tariff pressure
Honda considers moving some factories to US from Mexico, Canada

TOKYO, Japan: Facing the pressure of new U.S. tariffs, Honda is weighing a shift in its production strategy that could see more of...

Hong Kong suspends goods deliveries to 'bullying' U.S. as trade tensions rise
Hongkong Post halts U.S. mail shipments amid tariff dispute

HONG KONG - Mail services between Hong Kong and the United States are the latest casualty in an escalating trade dispute, with Hong...

China to tighten battery safety rules for electric vehicles
China to tighten EV battery rules to reduce fire, explosion risks

BEIJING, China: China will raise battery safety standards for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, aiming to tackle fire and explosion...

China, Vietnam plan new rail links during Xi's Hanoi visit
China, Vietnam to assess viability of new railways, document shows

HANOI, Vietnam: During Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Hanoi this week, China and Vietnam agreed to take the first steps toward...

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Taiwan’s TSMC beats forecasts with strong q1 earnings
TSMC Q1 profit surges 60%, beats forecasts

TAIPEI, Taiwan: Taiwan's TSMC reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings on Thursday, driven by booming demand for AI-related...

UK seeks $6 billion fine against Google, claims unfair practices
US says Google stifles competition, sues for $6 billion

LONDON - Google is facing a multibillion-pound legal challenge in the UK over allegations it misused its dominance in online search...

Eyeing new opportunities, Lyft joining European market
Lyft to enter European market with $200 million FreeNow acquisition

Lyft is making its first move into Europe with the purchase of mobility platform FreeNow, a nearly $200 million deal that signals a...

India eyes ending import tax on US ethane, LPG in trade talks, sources say
India targets reducing taxes on US ethane, LPG

NEW DELHI - India is preparing to scrap import taxes on U.S. ethane and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as part of ongoing trade negotiations...

Honda may shift car production to US amid tariff pressure
Honda considers moving some factories to US from Mexico, Canada

TOKYO, Japan: Facing the pressure of new U.S. tariffs, Honda is weighing a shift in its production strategy that could see more of...

China to tighten battery safety rules for electric vehicles
China to tighten EV battery rules to reduce fire, explosion risks

BEIJING, China: China will raise battery safety standards for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, aiming to tackle fire and explosion...

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