China rare earth exports to Japan hit nine month low

China’s exports of rare earth magnets and materials to Japan dropped sharply in March, reaching their lowest level in nine months and underscoring growing strain in a critical global supply chain. The decline follows export restrictions imposed by Beijing earlier this year amid escalating diplomatic tensions linked to Taiwan, disrupting......

Cambodia’s King undergoes successful cancer surgery in China

Norodom Sihamoni, the King of Cambodia, has undergone a surgical procedure for prostate cancer in China, with officials confirming that the operation was successful. The 72-year-old monarch was treated at a hospital in Beijing earlier this week. According to former Cambodian leader Hun Sen, the surgery was completed without complications,......

Fertilizer shortages deepen across Africa and Asia after Hormuz disruption

Global agriculture is facing mounting pressure as fertilizer shortages spread across Africa and South Asia following weeks of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Although Iran announced a temporary reopening of the key maritime route on April 17 under a short ceasefire, supply chains remain strained. Delays in shipping and persistent logistical......

Binance targets tenfold user growth as AI reshapes crypto trading

Binance is setting an aggressive expansion target as it seeks to multiply its user base by ten, aiming to reach roughly three billion accounts. The plan was outlined by co chief executive He Yi during a major industry gathering in Hong Kong, where she emphasized the growing convergence between artificial intelligence and blockchain technology.......

Humanoid robots outpace humans in Beijing half-marathon

Humanoid robots demonstrated remarkable technological progress by outperforming human runners during a half-marathon held in Beijing, highlighting the rapid evolution of robotics and artificial intelligence. The event, which featured both human participants and robotic competitors running on parallel tracks, showcased significant improvements......

Sulfur supply crisis deepens as China curbs acid exports

The war between the United States and Iran has triggered a widening disruption in global chemical supply chains, with sulfur emerging as a critical bottleneck across multiple industries. As the conflict enters its seventh week, repeated closures of the Strait of Hormuz have restricted access to one of the world’s most important transit......

Nornickel reroutes shipments via Africa as Iran war disrupts metals trade

The war in Iran is reshaping global metal supply chains and forcing major producers to overhaul logistics. Nornickel, the world’s largest palladium producer and a key supplier of nickel and copper, has redirected all maritime shipments away from the Suez Canal. The company now routes exports around Africa, extending delivery times by......

China calls Meta’s $2 billion Manus deal a tech “conspiracy”

China has branded Meta’s 2 billion dollar acquisition of AI startup Manus as a “conspiracy,” escalating tensions over one of the most sensitive cross border deals in artificial intelligence. The assessment came from China’s national security commission, a top level body chaired by Xi Jinping. According to reports,......

Energy shock from Iran war shifts western orders back to China

The Canton Fair opened in Guangzhou with record scale, bringing together more than 32,000 companies and over 210,000 registered foreign buyers. The event reflects strong global trade interest, yet it unfolds under the shadow of a prolonged conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The war has disrupted shipping routes through......

China’s deepseek seeks funding at $10 billion valuation, report says

Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek is reportedly in discussions with investors to raise at least $300 million, with a potential valuation reaching $10 billion, according to a recent media report citing sources familiar with the matter. The startup, which focuses on developing advanced AI models, has attracted growing attention......

Seres joins BMW and Mercedes-Benz as equal shareholder in Chinese joint venture

Chinese automaker Seres has announced that it will become an equal shareholder in a fast-charging joint venture in China involving German carmakers BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The move marks a new stage of cooperation in the rapidly evolving electric vehicle sector. According to an official statement released on Friday, Seres will join the partnership......

Warnings grow over gradual erosion of US dollar global dominance

A group of senior policymakers and economists has renewed concerns about the long-term strength of the US dollar as the world’s primary reserve currency, pointing to shifting capital flows, policy risks, and weakening global confidence. Janet Yellen, speaking at an investment summit hosted by HSBC in Hong Kong, warned that political......

Audi and SAIC expand partnership to develop new generation models in China

German automaker Audi has announced an expansion of its collaboration with Chinese partner SAIC Motor, aiming to develop a new generation of vehicles tailored specifically for the Chinese market. The strengthened partnership will focus on producing future models under a jointly developed brand, with several vehicles expected to be launched......

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