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With China EV launch, Xiaomi’s ‘Thor’ takes on Elon Musk
HE WAS called China’s answer to Steve Jobs for taking Xiaomi from scrappy startup to an electronics giant known for its smartphones.With the launch of a much-hyped and against-the-odds...
Japan’s Mitsui to develop Vietnam gas field for US$740 million
JAPANESE trading house Mitsui & Co said on Friday (Mar 29) it has reached a final investment decision to develop Vietnam’s Block B gas field, with its share of...
Elon Musk’s X tests ‘adult content’ groups for users
X, THE social network formerly known as Twitter, is testing a feature that lets users create or join communities focused on “adult content” or other “not safe for work”...
China’s Huawei continues rebound with strongest earnings growth since 2019
CHINA’S Huawei Technologies saw its fastest growth in four years in 2023, with a rebound in its consumer segment and income from new businesses like smart car components accelerating...
Japan brought forward emergency yen meeting to maximise market impact: source
JAPANESE monetary authorities made a last-minute decision to bring forward to Wednesday an emergency meeting on the weak yen that was originally scheduled for Thursday, to maximise the impact...
Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years for multi-billion dollar FTX fraud
SAM Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison by a judge on Thursday for stealing US$8 billion from customers of the now-bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange he founded, the last step...
Europe: Stoxx 600 closes second-straight quarter with gains
EUROPE’S Stoxx 600 closed at a record high on Thursday, finishing its second-straight quarter in gains, with retailer JD Sports notching its strongest day in over four years after...
Blackstone to invest US$25 billion in India private equity assets over five years
BLACKSTONE plans to assemble a US$25 billion portfolio of Indian private equity assets over the next five years, reflecting the South Asian country’s increasing allure to global investors. The New...
