NEW YORK -- American businesses are urging U.S. President Donald Trump to formalize a more cohesive strategy ahead of an expected summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the end of March, warning that a disjointed approach could undermine long-term commercial interests.
Chinese economic officials flag Iran war risks, vow 'balanced' trade
BEIJING -- China's top economic officials said Friday that they are bracing for near-term volatility from the conflict in Iran, while pledging to pursue "balanced" trade after logging a record a $1.2 trillion trade surplus.
Indonesia announces social media ban for under-16s, first in Southeast Asia
JAKARTA -- Indonesia on Friday issued a ministerial regulation that will restrict social media access for users younger than 16 years old and affect various platforms ranging from Instagram to Roblox.
Editor's Choice: Surprise strike on Iran sends shock waves across Asia
Hello from Tokyo. In this newsletter, I try to cover as wide a range of topics as possible. But the U.S. president -- whose need for attention seems boundless -- makes that very tough. Over the weekend, the U.S. and Israel launched a surprise military strike on Iran, killing the country's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Using massive force to compel submission during diplomatic negotiations disregards international law. Even after the death of the Iranian leader, the fighting continues,
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Iran crisis triggers protests in Kashmir, testing India's stability
NEW DELHI -- Mourners waving black and Iranian flags and chanting slogans against the U.S. and Israel took to the streets in Indian-administered Kashmir after reports emerged of the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, prompting authorities to tighten security across the region.
Qualcomm, Viettel strike deal to make AI smartphones in Vietnam
HO CHI MINH CITY -- Qualcomm and Vietnam's military-run Viettel will partner to develop an AI-powered smartphone, the two announced at the Mobile World Congress industry event in Barcelona.
Iran conflict could revive COVID-style aid for Asia's poorest, ADB warns
TOKYO -- A prolonged conflict in the Middle East may force governments in Asia to offer targeted support to vulnerable groups, such as cash payments to low-income households similar to those made during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Asian Development Bank's chief economist warned.
India's InMobi to push AI shopping chatbots in Japan and US
TOKYO -- InMobi, a SoftBank-backed mobile advertising firm, is stepping up its global push into e-commerce services powered by generative artificial intelligence, its chief executive said, betting that shopping through chatbots will reshape how consumers discover and buy products.