geopolitics

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

Organisers of South Korea’s renowned Yeoju Ceramic Festival have apologised after Chinese-made ceramic products were distributed as giveaway prizes at an event intended to promote the country’s pottery heritage, sparking public backlash and online criticism. The controversy emerged after a social me

China factory activity stalls in May as demand weakens

Russia is weaker -- but no less dangerous

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.

A human-first approach to automation

Similar wars end in similar ways.

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro outlines deepening military ties with a network of US allies and tells Bloomberg's Haslinda Amin why it's important to work together on military deterrence. They speak on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. (Source: Bloomberg)

Billions of dollars of investment raise concerns that subsidised goods could swamp European manufacturers

Continent risks losing critical medicine capacity without stronger protections, says chief executive