Japan, U.S. to leave currency policy to finance ministers, says PM Ishiba
Japanese policymakers fear Trump’s statements could trigger market volatility and hurt economic recovery
French prosecutors investigate X over alleged algorithmic bias
The probe follows a complaint filed on January 12 by a lawmaker claiming X’s algorithms may have distorted automated data processing
Largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange faces legal challenge over securities sales
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is also suing Coinbase for allegedly enabling the trade of unregistered securities
China, Hong Kong stocks rise as DeepSeek AI optimism lifts tech sector
HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks advanced on Thursday, driven by the tech sector, as investors continued to bet on domestic...
French Senate approves 2025 budget
The budget aims to reduce the deficit by cutting spending and increasing taxes on high earners and corporations
Barrick Gold’s reserves rise 23% with Reko Diq contribution
Canadian miner reports a 23% increase in proven and probable gold reserves, reaching 17.4 million ounces before 2024 depletion
Google’s diversity hiring goals eliminated in broader DEI review
Company would no longer maintain “aspirational goals” for hiring underrepresented groups, says Alphabet's Chief People Officer
Oil prices edge up as Saudi Aramco raises crude rates
Brent crude futures rise 0.6% to $75.05, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude climbs 0.7% to $71.51
US trade gap widens to $98.4 billion amid tariff concerns
The Commerce Department's report shows trade deficits with key partners, including China, Mexico, and Canada
China challenges Trump tariffs at WTO as e-commerce firms warn of chaos
WTO rulings on past Trump tariffs brought no relief to Beijing
Nissan-Honda merger talks face uncertainty as terms remain unresolved
Nissan considers backing out of proposed merger; decision expected by mid-February
Workday to cut 1,750 jobs in AI push
Workday said on Wednesday it will cut around 1,750 jobs, or 8.5% of its current workforce, as the human capital management firm...
Kia faces $155 million tax evasion allegation in India
The tax authorities allege that more than 90% of the car’s parts were imported in CKD form, making it liable for higher duties.
Trump admin considers adding Shein, Temu to ‘forced labour’ list: report
The United States is discussing whether to add Chinese ecommerce retailers Shein and Temu to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) “forced labour” list, Semafor reported on...
India’s finance ministry asks employees to avoid AI tools like ChatGPT, DeepSeek
India’s finance ministry has asked its employees to avoid using AI tools including ChatGPT and DeepSeek for official purposes, citing risks posed...