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Nvidia to ship new AI chip for China, plans to set up centre in Shanghai

Amid US curbs on chip exports, Nvidia seeks to retain foothold in China as competitors rush to fill AI chip vacuum

China's April factory output, retail sales growth slow amid trade war pause

Retail sales, a gauge of consumption, rose by 5.1 per cent in April, down from a 5.9 per cent increase in March and compared with forecasts for an expansion of 5.5 per cent

US-China trade deal shows Global South power lies in leverage, not values

Unlike the Biden administration, which emphasized democratic credentials, Trump has signaled that alignment with the US depends more on what partners can bring to the table

Wall Street steady, heads for weekly gains on trade hopes, tech boost

Data from earlier in the week showed US retail sales growth losing steam in April, while consumer prices staged a moderate rebound

Oil prices set for weekly gain but supply hike concerns weigh on prices

Both contracts fell more than 2 per cent in the previous session on the prospect of an Iranian nuclear deal, which could result in more barrels being released onto the global market

US-China trade war risks making Europe dumping ground for cheap goods

As Europe tightens checks to block a surge of Chinese goods redirected from the US, data show China's trade surplus with the EU hit a record $90 billion in the first four months of 2025

India most preferred Asia-Pac equity market: BofA Securities FMS survey

In India, infrastructure and consumption continue to be the primary themes that investors are keenly monitoring, BofA Securities said

Tariff truce prompts Chinese auto-parts makers to rethink US investment

The 90-day temporary easing of US tariffs on China has introduced a high level of uncertainty, with the Chinese auto sector weighing the short-term and long-term impact

US to reduce 'de minimis' tariff on China shipments to 54% from 120%

The Trump administration's decision to cut the 'de minimis' tariff on Chinese shipments comes a day after the US and China held trade negotiations in Geneva

US tariff pause on Beijing puts pressure on 'China-plus-one' countries

Vietnam, for example, was better off than China with a 46 per cent rate, while Thailand was at 36 per cent and Malaysia at 24 per cent

'No winners in tariff wars': Xi Jinping urges unity to secure global peace

Xi Jinping calls for global unity and criticises tariff wars at the China-Celac Forum as he unveils major cooperation plans with Latin America and the Caribbean amid US tensions

China lifts ban on Boeing deliveries after 90-day tariff pause with US

The decision comes a day after the two countries announced a 90-day pause on tariffs and agreed to slash them by 115 percentage points

Oil prices ease on concerns over rising supply, US-China trade deal caution

The US and China agreed to slash steep tariffs for at least 90 days, sending Wall Street stocks, the US dollar and crude prices sharply higher

Indian Rupee opens 71 paise stronger at 84.67/$ as border tensions ease

The domestic currency opened 71 paise higher at 84.67 after ending at 85.38 against the greenback on Friday

Asian markets rally as US-China trade truce lifts investor sentiment

Japan's Nikkei soared 2 per cent, touching its highest level since February 25, and tech-heavy Taiwan also rose 2 per cent

US, China declare 90-day tariff pause, agree to mutual reductions

During this 90-day window, the US will lower its tariffs on Chinese goods from 145 per cent to 30 per cent. In a similar move, China will bring down tariffs on American imports from 125% to 10%

US-China talks advance, but questions remain over rare earths, de minimis

The US will lower extra tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%, while China will cut tariffs on US products from 125% to 10%. However, uncertainty remains over rare earth exports.

'China, US agree to set up economic, trade consultation mechanism'

Earlier on Sunday, the US announced a trade deal with China in Geneva. US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent said there has been substantial progress between the nations

Asian shares advance as details awaited on progress in China-US trade talks

Asian shares advanced Monday after two days of trade talks between China and the US made what the US side said was substantial progress. US futures and oil prices advanced. Officials said a joint statement would be issued later Monday following the trade talks in Geneva over the weekend. Investors are also watching for developments in other flashpoints including clashes between India and Pakistan, the war in Ukraine and conflict in the Middle East. India's Sensex jumped about 2.5% after it and Pakistan agreed to a truce after talks to defuse their most serious military confrontation in decades. The two armies have exchanged gunfire, artillery strikes, missiles and drones that killed dozens of people. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng gave up early gains to trade up 0.6% at 23,009.64, while the Shanghai Composite Index picked up 0.4% to 3,355.54. Chinese EV battery maker CATL, or Contemporary Amperex Technology Co, Ltd., said in a prospectus filed with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that i

Markets to decide if 'substantial progress' enough after US-China talks

Early indicative prices in foreign exchange markets in Australia and Asia, showed both euro and yen edging lower against the US dollar