TRADE WARS - SKY NIGHTLY

Trump warns of 'wake-up call' as low-cost Chinese AI jolts sector

Jan 28, 2025 (AFP)

Last week's release of the latest DeepSeek model initially received limited attention, overshadowed by the inauguration of Trump on the same day. However, over ...

Asian stocks mixed as tariff fears return, new AI programme emerges

Jan 27, 2025 (AFP)

Traders were also assessing the impact of a new, cheaper Chinese generative AI programme released last week that hit tech firms amid claims it can outperform bi...

Chiuri delves into past for what could be last Dior fashion show

Jan 27, 2025 (AFP)

Models with Mohawk-inspired hairstyles, adorned with feathers woven into their braids, walked the runway in retro draped skirts or short crinolines paired with ...

China manufacturing activity contracts for first time in four months

Jan 27, 2025 (AFP)

Policymakers have battled to reverse a post-pandemic slump driven by a crisis in the property sector, weak consumption and high government debt. The Purchasing ...

Asian stocks drop as tariff fears return, new AI programme emerges

Jan 27, 2025 (AFP)

Traders were also assessing the impact of a new, cheaper Chinese generative AI programme amid claims it can outperform big-name rivals and worries that a recent...

Stock markets build on Trump rally, yen climbs after BoJ cut

Jan 24, 2025 (AFP)

In a much-anticipated speech via video link at the Davos World Forum in Switzerland, Trump pushed for lower interest rates and said he would cut taxes for compa...

Trump says he'd 'rather not' put tariffs on China

Jan 24, 2025 (AFP)

Asked in an interview with Fox News if he could make a deal with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Taiwan and trade, Trump replied: "I can do that because we have so...

Trump tells Davos: make your products in America or pay tariffs

Jan 23, 2025 (AFP)

Since his inauguration on Monday, Trump has said that Washington could impose steep tariffs on major trading partners Canada, Mexico and China as soon as Februa...

Most Asian markets extend AI-fuelled rally

Jan 23, 2025 (AFP)

Shanghai led the winners, eating into year-to-date losses after China unveiled a fresh batch of measures aimed at boosting the country's stock markets as part o...

Trump says EU 'in for tariffs', warns of 10% rate on China

Jan 22, 2025 (AFP)

Trump, who was speaking to reporters at the White House a day after being sworn in, cited the need to rectify the EU's trade imbalances with the United States w...

Markets rise after Trump AI pledge but China tariff fears return

Jan 22, 2025 (AFP)

Software investment giant SoftBank soared more than 10 percent -- leading Tokyo-listed chipmakers higher -- after the American president said it was included in...

China vows to defend 'interests' against Trump tariff threats

Jan 22, 2025 (AFP)

Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House a day after his inauguration, also warned the European Union it could face stiff levies, while taking aim once a...

China says hopes for cooperation with US on trade under Trump

Jan 21, 2025 (AFP)

"China is willing to strengthen dialogue and communication with the United States, properly manage differences and expand mutually beneficial cooperation," said...

Asian markets swing as Trump revives tariff fears on taking office

Jan 21, 2025 (AFP)

The new US president's announcement that the country's closest neighbours could be hit with 25 percent levies as soon as February 1 also jolted currency markets...

EU must be 'pragmatic' with US, 'engage' with China: von der Leyen

Jan 21, 2025 (AFP)

In an opening address to the World Economic Forum in Davos, von der Leyen emphasised cooperation rather than confrontation with Trump, who has promised punitive...

China, EU, Ukraine leaders take Davos stage under Trump shadow

Jan 21, 2025 (AFP)

There will no doubt be a Trump-sized elephant in the rooms at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the Swiss Alpine resort even if some leaders avoid saying his na...

EU, China warn against trade friction after Trump's return

Jan 21, 2025 (AFP)

Trump will make an online appearance at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland this week, but he has been the elephant in the room for the executives and leade...

EU launches new WTO case against China high-tech patent rules

Jan 20, 2025 (AFP)

The European Commission accused China of pressuring innovative European high-tech companies into lowering their fees by allowing its courts to set binding world...

Markets extend global rally as Trump-Xi talks boost sentiment

Jan 20, 2025 (AFP)

A sense of caution has permeated trading floors ahead of the tycoon's inauguration later in the day after he warned he would impose hefty tariffs on imports, fa...

'No money': gloom on Beijing streets as economic growth slows

Jan 17, 2025 (AFP)

Government data on Friday showed the economy grew by five percent in 2024, hitting a much-touted government target but its lowest since 1990 with the exception ...