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EssilorLuxottica, Applied Materials partner on smart glasses optics

China — a technological, industrial and geopolitical force that is approaching parity with America — is underrepresented in terms of international tourism. Beijing should make the most of a recent surge in overseas visitor interest, rather than allowing the goodwill to fade as quickly as the optimis

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On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, we discuss how war in Iran hit Asia especially hard and why structural economic problems are likely to persist, even with a peace deal in the works.

Japan music label Avex's Bruno Mars deal is part of $100m overseas push

Japan ride-hailing app Go races toward robotaxis after successful IPO

Battery storage costs fall below gas-fired power plants for first time

There are some new wrinkles, especially for those who sell things online or bought an EV.

Arabica coffee prices hit a record level, as traders digested the withdrawal of President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs and economic sanctions on Colombia.

Gold settled 1.4% lower, down two of the past three sessions, and silver fell 2.5%, down three of the past four sessions.