U.S. finalizes steep tariffs on Southeast Asian solar imports
Since the investigation begins, imports from the four countries decline as alternative sourcing gains traction
India’s CCI fines Google TV in market abuse case
In response, Google submits a settlement application proposing key changes to its business practices
Saudi Aramco agrees with China’s BYD to explore new EV technology
Company is exploring ways to potentially optimise transport efficiency, from innovative lower-carbon fuels to advanced powertrain concepts, says Aramco’s Senior Vice President of Technology OversightÂ
Turkey adopts proactive economic strategy amid global trade tensions
Ankara pledges active policy shifts to shield local markets from global trade fallout
Gulf markets slip as investor sentiment weakens over U.S. political pressure on Fed
Oil-linked stocks lead losses as Trump’s tariff threats and Fed criticism raise global economic concerns
EU vows to enforce digital rules impartially, regardless of company origin
The EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) imposes a set of rules aimed at ensuring fair competition among major tech companies
World Economic Forum’s founder, Klaus Schwab, resigns as chair
In the interim, Vice Chairman Peter Brabeck-Letmathe will serve as the acting chair while the search for a successor begins
EU explores tweaking methane rules for US gas to help trade talks
The European Commission is preparing its offer for trade talks with the U.S. to avoid Trump's planned tariffs
China’s central bank pushes for yuan use in global trade
The PBOC also announces plans to strengthen the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS)
China-linked goods falsely labeled as Korean to bypass trade levies
Korea Customs Service finds 29.5 billion won ($20.81 million) in origin violations, mainly from China, with 97% tied to U.S.-bound shipments
Dollar falls on concerns over Fed independence
Trading volumes remain low due to Easter Monday closures in most European, Australian, and Hong Kong markets
Oil drops 2% amid easing tensions between U.S. and Iran
Brent crude falls 2.3% to $66.42 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate drops 2.4% to $63.10 a barrel
Google faces historic trial as U.S. antitrust case targets Chrome browser sale
The government’s proposed remedies include terminating default agreements, mandating the licensing of search results to rivals
Chinese and global automakers to unveil over 100 models at Shanghai Auto Show
About a dozen electric crossovers priced to compete with Tesla’s Model Y are debuting at the show
Nintendo faces tariff headwinds as Switch 2 prepares for launch
Nintendo plans to source units for the U.S. market from manufacturing hubs in Vietnam and Cambodia instead of China