Baidu shares rise on robotaxi rollout in Abu Dhabi

The service now plans to expand through a “phased geographic roll-out across Abu Dhabi,” Baidu said in a statement. The expansion will begin with Reem Island, Al Maryah Island, and Saadiyat Island, ...

Asia FX muted amid Trump tariff row over Greenland; China Q4 GDP in focus

The US Dollar Index fell 0.2% from a seven-week high in Asian hours. US Dollar Index Futures traded 0.3% lower as of 03:58 ...

China’s Q4 GDP grows 4.5% y/y, just ahead of market forecast

Analysts polled by Reuters had forecast fourth-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) would expand 4.4% from a year earlier, slowing from the third-quarter’s 4.8% pace as consumption and investment ...

China Q4 GDP rises slightly more than expected, meets 5% growth target in 2025

The print brought China’s 2025 GDP to 5%, just meeting Beijing’s annual target. The government had set a 5% annual GPD target for a third consecutive year, as the Chinese economy grappled with a muted ...

Asia stocks spooked by Trump Greenland tariffs; China GDP offers mild support

South Korean shares rallied past their peers on gains in chipmakers, after U.S. major Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ: MU) said ...

CBS News to air previously pulled ’60 Minutes’ report on El Salvador prison

Jan 18 (Reuters) - CBS News will air on Sunday night the previously shelved "60 Minutes" report on a Salvadoran mega-prison housing migrants deported from the United States, according to new ...

Gold hits record high near $4,700/oz on Trump tariff threats over Greenland

Investing.com-- Gold prices surged to all-time highs in Asian trading on Monday, approaching $4,700 an ounce, as safe-haven demand remained strong after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs ...

China’s home prices extend decline in December

BEIJING, Jan 19 (Reuters) - China’s new home prices extended their decline in December, official data showed on Monday, underscoring persistent strains in the property sector despite repeated ...

Tesla supplier Syrah Resources wins more time in graphite supply deal

Investing.com-- Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX: SYR ) said on Monday it had agreed with Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) to extend a deadline to resolve their 2021 graphite supply agreement, which the Australian ...

Oil prices hold steady with focus on Trump tariff threats over Greenland

Investing.com-- Oil prices were largely unchanged in Asian trading on Monday after large swings last week amid Iran supply ...

Japan’s looming election heightens chance of sales tax cut

TOKYO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Japan’s expected snap general election is increasingly likely to lead to a cut in the consumption ...

Dollar under pressure, safe havens rise as Trump ups tariff ante over Greenland

SINGAPORE, Jan 19 (Reuters) - The dollar fell on Monday and investors unnerved by U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff ...