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New PM Takaichi moves to unleash Japan's long-restrained defence industry

The country's five biggest defence companies account for less than 2 per cent of global defence shipments, but their share prices have risen on expectations of fresh orders

Chinese robotaxis race Waymo to bring driverless cars to global stage

Autonomous-driving technology is considered a strategic sector by Beijing, which has set out a policy that aims for China to become the world leader in driverless vehicles by 2035

Gold prices tumble 6% in biggest drop since 2013 as investors rush to buy

Gold prices plunged by as much as 6.3 per cent on Tuesday, the biggest drop since 2013, and held losses through Friday to close at $4,113.05 an ounce

US unveils trade framework with Vietnam following 20% tariff agreement

Crucial specifics are still undetermined, but it's the first outline released by the Trump administration since a 20% headline tariff was announced in July

Putin claims Russia conducted successful nuclear cruise missile test

Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov said the Burevestnik was tested on October 21

Novartis nears deal to acquire Avidity Biosciences for over $70 per share

Avidity rose 1.2% to close at $49.15 in New York trading Friday, giving the company a market value of about $6.8 billion

Grace Wales Bonner brings fresh Indie vision to tradition-rich Hermes

Wales Bonner is replacing Veronique Nichanian, 71, who has held that role for 37 years and will present her last menswear show in January

Trump to sign critical minerals deals on Asia trip to raise pressure on Xi

Malaysia is in discussion for a potential critical minerals deal with the US, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Zafrul Aziz said on Saturday

Trump to press Xi Jinping for release of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai

More than 30 lawmakers signed a letter headed by Scott, a US senator from Florida, asking Trump to raise the issue of Lai, noting that Lai is suffering from deteriorating health

Traders guide on what to expect from Trump's Asia tour and meeting with Xi

A successful Trump-Xi meeting, as predicted by US president, will inject calm into markets and likely revive appetite for risk assets from Asian shares to regional currencies tied to China's economy

Trump not planning to meet Carney amid ongoing spat over Canada trade ad

Shortly before departing, Trump called the commercial "dishonest" and panned the decision to keep airing it during US broadcasts of the World Series

Trump 'open' to meeting North Korea's Kim Jong Un during Asia visit

The US president also suggested he was open to officially recognising North Korea as a nuclear power over the objections of allies including Seoul

Trump's no. 1 Canadian enemy: Doug Ford embraces his role as antagonist

Ford said the ad will be paused from Monday to allow trade talks to resume but will still air over the weekend during the first two World Series games in Toronto

Bernanke, Yellen urge US Supreme Court to overturn Trump's tariffs

Economists say US trade deficits are normal and not the "unusual and extraordinary" threat cited by Trump for imposing emergency tariffs

The US Federal Reserve might be more dovish than Jerome Powell thinks

Granted, the Fed's monetary policy doesn't directly determine economic growth. It operates by influencing broader financial conditions, which have eased a lot in the past year

Trump plan seeks to open nearly all US coasts to offshore drilling

Environmentalists blasted the reported plan, saying it would put too many coastal communities and marine habitats at risk

Wall Street bank chiefs hold most power since the 2008 global crisis

With Citigroup CEO Fraser adding title of chair this week, it's first time during modern US financial landscape that CEOs of all biggest banks also sit atop their boards

Oil disruption widens as China halts some Russia buys after US sanctions

The majors have begun to assess the curbs, as well as similar moves by the EU, according to people with knowledge of the situation, asking not to be identified discussing sensitive issues

Six Wall Street bank chiefs hold most power since 2007 global crisis

With Citigroup Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jane Fraser adding the title of chair this week, it's the first time during the modern US financial landscape that the CEOs of all the biggest banks also si

US eyes land strikes next after Venezuela drug boat attacks, says Trump

Striking targets on land would be a major escalation in tensions with Venezuela. In September, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro ordered indefinite deployments of troops and assets across five state