• China trade heats up, UK rates in view

    As Wall Street stalls its recent rally, world markets switched attention to China's on-off recovery and whether the Bank of England's latest policy decision on Thursday may signal that it is ready to ease credit as early as next month. U.S. stock futures as well as Asian and European equities have turned more subdued generally. Shipments from China grew 1.5% in the year through last month, while imports for April increased by 8.4%, beating an expected 4.8% rise.

  • Rat parts found in Japanese sliced white bread

    A popular brand of sliced white bread is being recalled in Japan after some loaves were found to inadvertently contain rat parts.

  • Why China’s Xi Faces a Pressing Challenge in Europe

    SINGAPORE—In Europe this week, Chinese leader Xi Jinping sought to persuade leaders not to follow the U.S. in restricting imports of electric vehicles and other high-tech Chinese products. China’s exports to the European Union and the U.S. dropped in the four months through April compared with a year earlier, even as China’s exports overall rose 1.5%. The pickup was driven by a healthy bump in exports to Asia and the developing world, according to data from China’s General Administration of Customs on Thursday.

  • Exclusive-BHP-Anglo American deal raises alarm in Japan's steel industry

    Japanese steelmakers have raised concerns with Australian authorities that BHP Group could become too dominant in the global supply of coking coal if it goes ahead with a takeover of Anglo American. Australia is the world's biggest exporter of coking coal and top supplier to Japan, making up around 60% of its imports, with most of the steel-making ingredient coming from the state of Queensland, where BHP and Anglo American are the two largest producers.

  • China's Xi in Hungary to celebrate 'new era' with Orban

    Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Hungary on Thursday seeking a "new journey" with Beijing's closest European Union ally amid divisions with the West over the Ukraine war and global trade.- Message to Europe - Earlier this week, the Chinese leader kicked off his trip in France, a visit that was cordial but also highlighted tensions between Beijing and the EU over the war in Ukraine and global trade.

  • Robusta Coffee Rises as Vietnam’s Plantations Need More Rain

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  • Try dim sum, an Indian buffet, simulated golf or drag for a different Mother's Day brunch

    If your mom is not like the other moms (she's a cool mom!), try one of these dining suggestions for Mother's Day.

  • Olympics-WADA must repair trust, says U.S. athletes' commission head

    Some athletes have lost trust in world anti-doping agency WADA after the body's handling of failed drug tests in Chinese swimming, according to Team USA Athletes' Commission executive director Elizabeth Ramsey. Ramsey told Reuters Television there were concerns about the independence of an investigation into what had happened and called for further steps to be taken to ensure full transparency. WADA has been under pressure since confirming media reports that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive f

  • Chinese Stocks Rebound, but Foundation for Rally Still Weak

    Chinese stocks were the standout performers in the past month. The MSCI China index, which includes both domestically traded stocks and Chinese companies listed in Hong Kong and the U.S., has gained 10% since the end of March, outperforming other major indexes. The rally has brought Chinese stocks into bull-market territory: They have rebounded more than 20% from their January lows.

  • Vietnam’s Skyline Media Inks Pre-Cannes Deals on Southeast Asian Slate (EXCLUSIVE)

    Skyline Media, a leading Vietnamese studio, is getting ready for Cannes with a string of sales on its local and Southeast Asian film sales slate. Since appearing at FilMart in Hong Kong in March, Skyine has licensed Cambodian horror title “The Night Curse of Reatrei” to Taiwan’s Cai Chang International and to Exponenta Film for …

  • YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of This World Season 1 Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via Crunchyroll

    YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of This World Season 1 consists of 26 episodes and originally ran from April 2 to October 1, 2019. The series is directed by Tetsuo Hirakawa, with Mai Otsuka overseeing character design. It features an opening theme song performed by popular Japanese singer Asaka. Here’s how […] The post YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of This World Season 1 Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via Crunchyroll appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV

  • Nissan net profit nearly doubles despite China challenges

    Nissan said Thursday it nearly doubled its full-year net profit in 2023-24, weathering challenges in the Chinese market, but forecast a dip of around 10 percent for the current financial year.The results struck a different tone to an announcement last month when Nissan trimmed its sales and profit outlook for 2023-24, predicting a more modest net profit of 390 billion.

  • They're tiny, cheap and have a cult following. Why doesn't the DMV want kei trucks on the road?

    Rhode Islanders who purchased compact Japanese 'kei' vehicles had their registrations revoked.

  • 'You're not alone': Veterans bring memories to Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall

    Monday evening a group of veterans took part in placing wreaths at the wall and conducting the opening ceremony at the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall.

  • Japanese automaker Nissan reports 92% jump in profit as sales surge

    Nissan’s profit for the fiscal year through March jumped 92% to 426.6 billion yen ($2.7 billion) as sales grew in all major global markets except China, the Japanese automaker said Thursday. Annual sales surged nearly 20% to 12.7 trillion yen ($81.5 billion), Nissan Motor Co. said. For the January-March quarter, profit at Nissan, based in the port city of Yokohama, edged down slightly to 101.3 billion yen ($650 million) from 106.9 billion yen.

  • Chinese President Xi's trip to Europe: 'Charm offensive' or canny bid to divide the West?

    Touring Europe for the first time in five years, Chinese President Xi seeks to both woo and divide. Ukraine and trade are wedge issues for China.

  • Reborn Coffee partners with IAID to enter Chinese market

    The partnership will launch with the opening of its first location in Guangzhou, Guangdong province.

  • Backflip!! Season 1 Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via Crunchyroll

    Backflip!! Season 1, also known as “Bakuten!!” is a Japanese comedy-drama anime TV series directed and written by Seishirō Nagaya and Toshizo Nemoto. The story follows the main character, Shotaro Futaba, who develops a deep love for boys’ gymnastics and seizes an incredible opportunity to pursue his passion. He enrolls at Soshukan Private High School, […] The post Backflip!! Season 1 Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via Crunchyroll appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streamin

  • Boys Be Brave Episodes 5 & 6 Recap: Did Kim Sung-Hyun Confess His Feelings for Nam Shi-An?

    Boys Be Brave episodes 5 and 6 aired on Thursday, May 9, 2024, on Heavenly. Starring Kim Sung-Hyun and Nam Shi-An, the Korean BL drama tells the story of two former college mates falling in love. In the previous episode, Kim Jin-Woo (Kim Sung-Hyun) struggled to accept that he still had feelings for Jung Gi-Seop […] The post Boys Be Brave Episodes 5 & 6 Recap: Did Kim Sung-Hyun Confess His Feelings for Nam Shi-An? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

  • Chinese cities lift curbs on buying homes as property crisis bites

    Two of China's wealthiest cities said Thursday they would lift all restrictions on buying homes, joining a growing list of urban areas rolling back curbs as they look to prop up the faltering property market.Several of the biggest cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, have partly lifted curbs but have resisted dumping them entirely.

  • Country Garden Misses Bond Payment, Says Guarantor Would Step In

    (Bloomberg) -- Chinese developer Country Garden Holdings Co. said it cannot meet initial deadlines for interest payments on two local bonds and that a state guarantor would step in — marking the first test of a key government program to shore up builder debt.Most Read from BloombergMicrosoft’s Xbox Is Planning More Cuts After Studio ClosingsAmericans Are Racking Up ‘Phantom Debt’ That Wall Street Can’t TrackStormy Daniels Will Return to Court in Test of Trump’s DemeanorTrump Judge Indefinitely P

  • Indian Billionaire Birla Said to Mull Seeking $1.2 Billion in Novelis IPO

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  • 'Keep your phone on 24 hours a day': Chinese PR boss apologises after backlash

    Baidu's Qu Jing tells workers she does not care for them because, 'I am not your mum'.

  • How software can detect loose wheels on cars and trucks

    Wheel detachments are more common than you think, but a Japanese company has an ABS-based solution

  • ‘Noise’ Sales Resonate for Korea’s Finecut – Pre-Cannes Market Deals

    Korean sales firm Finecut has inked multiple deals for horror thriller “Noise” and for “A Traveler’s Needs,” the recent Berlin prize-winner directed by Hong Sangsoo. “Noise” is a “multi-sensory and realistic horror” film that intertwines societal motifs of “floor noise” with suspenseful elements. Directed by Kim Soo-jin, the film centers around a woman with a …