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Taiwan president calls for Micron, workers to negotiate 'sincerely' ahead of possible strike

Taiwan president calls for Micron, workers to negotiate 'sincerely' ahead of possible strike

Taiwan's president urged Micron and its workers to negotiate sincerely before a possible strike over bonuses, stressing labour harmony at a new Taichung facility.

Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies signs multi-year extension

Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies signs multi-year extension

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies signed a multi-year extension through 2031 after replacing Christian Horner, providing continuity alongside Max Verstappen.

Taiwan chip giant TSMC says net profit hit record in third quarter

Taiwan chip giant TSMC says net profit hit record in third quarter

TSMC’s Q3 net profit rose 68.7% to record NT$763.1b on AI demand; revenue climbed 50.9% to NT$1.5t, its sixth straight record quarter.

Australians cut fuel purchases as Iran war drives prices higher

Australians cut fuel purchases as Iran war drives prices higher

Australians are buying less fuel after the Iran war raised prices. August diesel sales fell 5.6% and petrol nearly 8%, as drivers cut back and switch to electric or hybrid vehicles.

Prolonged war, renewed disruptions pose biggest risk to Middle East region: IMF

Prolonged war, renewed disruptions pose biggest risk to Middle East region: IMF

IMF warns prolonged Middle East war and new energy, shipping, or infrastructure disruptions threaten regional economies, forecasting 1.3% contraction in 2026 and 6.6% rebound in 2027.

Asian markets sell off after US inflation fuels rate hike bets

Asian markets sell off after US inflation fuels rate hike bets

Asian stocks tumbled as hotter US inflation fuelled Fed rate-hike bets, with Seoul and Tokyo hit hardest as chipmakers sold off.

EU leaders to tackle China exports, energy prices, budget at summit

EU leaders to tackle China exports, energy prices, budget at summit

EU leaders meet in Brussels to curb China imports, address high energy prices, and bridge divisions over the next seven-year budget.

China, North Korea open long-delayed border bridge to boost trade

China, North Korea open long-delayed border bridge to boost trade

China and North Korea opened the long-delayed New Yalu River Bridge, linking Dandong and Sinuiju, to boost trade and warming ties.

Not one big spree: Why more people in their 30s, 40s are seeking help for credit card debt in S’pore

Not one big spree: Why more people in their 30s, 40s are seeking help for credit card debt in S’pore

Singaporeans in their 30s and 40s increasingly seek credit-card debt help due to lifestyle spending and income shocks; counselling cases hit a three-year high, though overall risks remain manageable.

Commentary: Trump’s Russian diesel U-turn comes at bad time for Ukraine

Commentary: Trump’s Russian diesel U-turn comes at bad time for Ukraine

Trump’s waiver for Russian diesel and unverified energy ceasefire weaken Ukraine, pressuring Kyiv while Moscow keeps striking, leaving Ukraine more vulnerable.

Commentary: Southeast Asian economies are growing amid the Iran war but inflation pains the poor

Commentary: Southeast Asian economies are growing amid the Iran war but inflation pains the poor

Southeast Asian economies grow amid Iran war due to AI boom, but Strait of Hormuz energy shock fuels inflation, hurting poor and straining fiscal resources.

Commentary: Who’s paying whom? The circular money machine behind the AI boom

Commentary: Who’s paying whom? The circular money machine behind the AI boom

AI boom relies on circular financing: chipmakers like Nvidia invest in customers who buy their chips, inflating growth and concentrating risk. Real end-user demand remains unclear.