Finance minister Katsunobu Kato hints that country’s more than $1tn in Treasuries gives it leverage in negotiations
Ecommerce company to source all US products from local merchants as ‘de minimis’ tax loophole closed
Wall Street futures rise with S&P 500 close to erasing losses since Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariff announcement
Social media group hit by one of the biggest financial penalties ever issued by Ireland’s data protection watchdog
Surveys suggest narrow advantage for incumbent Labor party
As investors become increasingly anxious about US government bonds, Chinese officials are looking for ways to reduce their exposure
The country is facing a geopolitical crunch and deep economic challenges
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Shooting of tourists in Kashmir could reignite conflict across a key geopolitical faultline
US intelligence agency seeks to woo prospective assets with the offer of ‘a better life’
Education minister takes over as interim leader ahead of June presidential election
American businessman Alan Medaugh’s unparalleled collection of prints forms the basis of a major British Museum show
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State media message suggests softening of Beijing’s position, say analysts
Central bank holds interest rates at 0.5% but highlights ‘extreme uncertainty’ around trade
Multinationals attracted to lower funding costs and protection against deteriorating Washington-Beijing ties
Islamabad warns that interrupting water flow after New Delhi’s suspension of Indus treaty would be ‘act of war’
Japan’s Seven & i gives Canadian rival access to financial information long requested for due diligence work
Companies opt for placating investors over holding dry powder for tariff uncertainties
As it heads to the polls, the country is facing a geopolitical crunch and deep economic challenges. Analysts fear politicians are looking the other way
Secretary of state Marco Rubio expresses growing concern about conflict after Kashmir attack that killed 26 people
As the president launches a trade war, follow the latest on tariffs and executive orders
Ministers attempt to resolve remaining areas of disagreement in London talks this week
