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China’s factory activity slowed in May as disruptions from a five-day break added to pressures on global demand and input costs from the continuing conflict in the Middle East.

Germany's defense chief Carsten Breuer said China missed an opportunity to engage at the political and military level this weekend with other countries in Asia and beyond. Breuer spoke in an interview with Bloomberg's Haslinda Amin on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's premier defense

Shinjiro Koizumi says Tokyo is pursuing security co-operation across Asia-Pacific region

Saudi Arabia’s Mutlaq Al-Ghowairi Contracting Co.’s shareholders are seeking up to 3 billion riyals ($799 million) in a Riyadh initial public offering, in what would be the Gulf’s first major listing this year.

Alibaba Group and Uefa are bringing the Chinese giant’s 360-degree replay technology to football, after signing an exclusive six-year deal covering several major tournaments in Europe. The partnership, which has been widely reported in state media, will see the sport’s regional governing body join t

Even seasoned investors lose money due to behavioural biases, poor timing, and overreaction to market noise. Drawing on Bernard Baruch’s principles, the piece highlights how discipline, patience, and rational decision-making matter more than intelligence in navigating volatility, avoiding emotional

India’s IPO market is set to revive with two mainboard issues, CMR Green Technologies and Hexagon Nutrition, opening this week after a lull. Together aiming to raise nearly Rs 770 crore, the offerings come amid volatile markets, with investors closely watching subscription trends for signals on prim

Japan rejects China’s ’new militarism’ criticism, defense minister says

Elon Musk’s plan to launch 1 million AI data center satellites into orbit starting in 2028 could spark a financial catastrophe, sending SpaceX into a high-speed nosedive.

With the rupee weakening and structural pressures from oil, capital outflows and inflation differentials persisting, Indian investors face currency risk in domestic-only portfolios. The article argues for global diversification, highlighting how dollar assets provide both return potential and curren