Economy

Automobiles

Tesla shares rally as Q2 deliveries fall less than expected

Incentives help EV maker achieve increase from previous quarter

Economy

North Korea's Kim talks up economy amid closer Russia ties

Food shipments seen easing shortage as farming and China trade recover

US-China tensions

U.S. adds four firms to trade restriction list for China military links

Washington adds total of six companies to Entity List, citing national security

Electric cars in China

China EV makers Neta, Xpeng turn to Africa amid European backlash

Emerging markets gain shine as Europe preps higher tariffs on China-built models

Automobiles

Geely raises annual export target on eve of European punitive tariffs

Chinese automaker stresses 'limited' impact while feeling pinch in premium EV brand

Work

Tata Steel workers in U.K. suspend strike action

Around 1,500 workers at Port Talbot, Llanwern were due to begin indefinite strike

Inflation

U.S. inflation cools in May; consumer spending rises moderately

Flat reading on prices boosts hope for Fed interest rate cuts this year

Politics

Iranians vote in presidential polls as economic crisis bites

U.S. elections could shift standoff over Tehran's disputed nuclear program

International relations

U.S. and Japan face disconnect over further China chip controls

Trilateral with South Korea produces agreement on supply chain cooperation

Your Week in Asia

Iran picks new president, China lawmaking body meets, Vietnam GDP

Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events

Electric vehicles

China and EU set for talks on planned EV tariffs

German economy minister hails pledge for concrete negotiations

U.S. elections 2024

Biden-Trump debate: Where they stand on the economy and trade

Neither candidate shows willingness to sign new free trade deals

Trade war

German economy minister says EU open for talks on China tariffs

Automobiles

German automakers pressure EU leaders to drop China EV tariffs

European Commission's move politically driven, harms local industry, insiders say

Trade

China, Europe in EV tariff stare-down as Beijing drops retaliation hints

With two weeks before levies kick in, observers weigh possible deal or 'limited' payback

International relations

Russia's Putin lands in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

Need for ammunition in Ukraine war seen as an impetus for first visit in 24 years

Wealth Management

China to see biggest millionaire exodus in 2024 as many head to U.S.

'Perfect storm' of tensions and uncertainty spurs record global wealth shift, report shows

Opinion

Managed trade isn't good but is best way forward for China and EU

Planned EV tariffs could set off tit-for-tat retaliation that would hurt both sides

Politics

India calls for stronger protections for its overseas workers

Kuwait fire that killed 45 Indians highlights migrants' harsh living conditions

Myanmar Crisis

Myanmar revives stalled infrastructure projects with China and Russia

Military regime moves to woo key partners amid pressure at home

Automobiles

EV tariffs expected to slow but not halt China's drive into European market

EU move against 'unfair' state support could spur BYD and others to localize production

Trade war

EU slaps additional duties of up to 38% on Chinese EVs

Beijing threatens retaliation as negotiations begin to avoid application of new tariffs

Interview

Japan market interventions will not work forever: Kenneth Rogoff

Harvard economist sees need for BOJ to raise interest rates to 1% to 2%

Economy

Developing countries face record interest payments as rates rise

Growing debt burden casts shadow over global economic outlook

Economy

India to remain fastest growing big economy in 2024, World Bank says

Global expansion to hold steady at 2.6%; U.S. presidential election a risk for Asia