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Asia markets trade mixed; Australia central bank starts two-day policy meeting
Sydney Opera House, designed by Danish architect Mr Jorn Oberg Utzon, at first light as the sun rises over Sydney harbor and city center skyscrapers. Ucg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Monday, while the Reserve Bank of Australia will kickstart its two-day policy meeting where it is expected to […]
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Trump is wielding the power of the state to back critical mineral companies. These are the possible next targets
The Trump administration needs to strike multiple deals with U.S. miners to secure the nation’s supply chain against China, said Mark Chalmers, CEO of Energy Fuels, a miner focused on uranium and rare earth minerals. The Pentagon decision to take an equity stake in MP Materials, the largest U.S. rare earth miner, in July and […]
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Chinese driverless tech startup Momenta is raising funds at a roughly $6 billion valuation
A car equipped with Momenta technology on display at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, Germany in September 2025. Arjun Kharpal | CNBC Momenta, a Chinese driverless technology startup, is raising a fresh round of funding that could value the company at around $6 billion, two people familiar with the matter told CNBC. The valuation […]
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Investors turn bullish on Indian stocks after a year of underperformance
Key Points Investors said Indian valuations have become cheaper compared to other emerging markets, and the domestic economic outlook is improving. “We think Indian equities now look attractive on a regional basis and upgrade the market to overweight (from neutral),” HSBC analysts said. Market participants said the 50% tariffs imposed on Indian exports to the […]
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Shares of China’s largest vehicle exporter Chery pop 11% in Hong Kong debut
A car produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer Chery is on display for sale at a dealership in Vladivostok, Russia, March 22, 2023. Tatiana Meel | Reuters China’s largest vehicle exporter, Chery Automobile, saw its shares jump in its Hong Kong debut after raising 9.1 billion Hong Kong dollars (US$1.2 billion) through an initial public offering. […]
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Chinese giant Xiaomi challenges Samsung with new smartphones and appliances
Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi 15T series of smartphones as it continues its global expansion. Xiaomi MUNICH — Xiaomi on Wednesday made the international debut of a slew of new devices and appliances with its smartphones at the center, as the Chinese tech giant sets out to directly challenge Samsung. The Beijing-headquartered company took the wraps […]
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How luxury brands are tapping into the Labubu craze
A brown Louis Vuitton Monogram coated-canvas mini top-handle bag with tan vachetta leather rolled handles and a yellow-and-orange pumpkin motif is carried with two Labubu plush bag charms during Copenhagen Fashion Week, on August 07, 2025 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Edward Berthelot | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Labubu dolls have emerged as a must-have […]
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CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: TikTok tops the trade talk
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what’s driving the world’s second-largest economy. You can subscribe here. The big story Many in business circles were hoping for a sweeping U.S.-China trade deal, but an agreement now looks even more elusive. The fate of TikTok in […]
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India is betting $18 billion to build a chip powerhouse. Here’s what it means
A robotic machine manufactures a semiconductor chip at a stall to show investors during The Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment Summit in Guwahati, India, on Feb. 25, 2025. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images India wants to become a global chip major, but the odds are steep: competition is fierce, and India is a late entrant […]
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Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee sparks a global race to grab top talent
U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House on September 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump signed two executive orders, establishing the “Trump Gold Card” and introducing a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images News | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump’s surprise […]
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