China’s exports unexpectedly rose in March as demand from most Asian countries and Europe improved and the nation’s factories resumed production, boosting the economy’s outlook and indicating global growth may be better than expected.
US purchases of machines to make computer chips from Taiwan rose to a record in March, as the Biden administration works to reinvigorate the domestic semiconductor industry.
One of the largest leaks of classified US military documents in a decade has sparked an official investigation by the Department of Defense and could complicate American support for Ukraine shortly before a major offensive by Kyiv.
Apple Inc. assembled more than $7 billion of iPhones in India last fiscal year, tripling production in the world’s fastest-growing smartphone arena after accelerating a move beyond China.
Some UK startups have been waiting upwards of six months to receive research and development tax credits from HM Revenue and Customs, forcing some to take out loans to plug the gap in funds.
One of the European Union’s most successful mobile-payment companies is starting its international expansion with an ambitious goal to revolutionize cardless transactions across the bloc.
At a crypto conference in Paris in late March, the buzz stood in sharp contrast to the nearby mounds of trash that gave the impression of a breakdown in city services.
Asian stocks fluctuated as traders assessed how close the Federal Reserve is to peak interest rates after the latest US inflation report. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. led losses in Hong Kong on a report that its early backer is moving to sell holdings.
Japan’s ispace Inc., which makes moon landers, soared in its public market debut as investors bet on the startup’s prospects for supporting space development efforts.
SoftBank Group Corp. is moving to sell the majority of its stake in Chinese internet giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., the Financial Times reported, the latest sign of long-time China investors lowering their exposure there.
