Taiwan books quarter final clash after clinical win Taiwan's 3-1 win over India in the final Group C Womens Asian Cup match has steered them to a quarter-final play-off against China. AAP · Mar 10
Trump says Iran war is 'very complete, pretty much' sparking global stock rally But also, "we’re going to go further." Fortune · Mar 10
Stock Index Futures Turn Lower as Bond Yields Climb March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.15%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.14% this morning, giving up earlier gains driven by President Trump’s remarks on the Iran war as Treasury yields climbed. Barchart · Mar 10
Volkswagen slashes 50,000 jobs after profits collapse by nearly half Volkswagen Group profits slumped by almost half in 2025. Trade conflicts, difficulties in China and the change in strategy at Porsche are putting Europe's largest car manufacturer under pressure. Euronews · Mar 10
A world at war: Iran conflict goes global This isn't World War III. But it may be the closest we've come in decades. Axios · Mar 10
Gemstone-filled river and striped mountain ridge form massive 'Y' in China's revitalized desert — Earth from space A 2025 satellite photo shows a giant "Y" in the middle of the Taklamakan Desert, where a verdant river and a lengthy "red-white mountain" meet. The intersecting features are also home to an eighth-century fort that was chock-full of ancient artifacts. LiveScience · Mar 10
Oil prices: Drivers rush to fill tanks in China before fuel price hike Drivers queued at petrol stations in Nanjing ahead of a nationwide fuel price increase set to take effect at midnight as global oil prices surged above $100 per barrel. Euronews · Mar 10
China spy status queried in foreign interference trial A man accused of grooming an Australian businessman for Chinese intelligence may only have been a young post-graduate going off on a frolic, a jury has heard. AAP · Mar 10
China's exports surge in Jan-Feb despite waning trade with the US China has reported its exports rose nearly 22% in the first two months of the year, while trade with the United States contracted The Independent UK · Mar 10
US allies and rivals in Asia gauge fallout from war in the Middle East North Korea, South Korea, Japan, and China are watching warily as war spreads across the Middle East The Independent UK · Mar 10
Global Gaming Giants: An Analysis Of The World’s Largest Gambling Markets The field of gaming and gambling has become one of the biggest industries in the world, influenced by the regulation, culture, technology, and habits of the players inkl · Mar 10
Nexperia China claims to be making chips using 12-inch wafers — subsidiary deepens split with Dutch parent as it builds out 'mass production capabilities' In a statement posted to its Chinese social media account, Nexperia China said it had reached a new milestone in its "independent R&D and mass production capabilities". Tom’s Hardware · Mar 9
America and Japan may join forces to manufacture displays in the US — New $13 billion fab proposed by Japan Display Inc. to counter Chinese dominance The Japanese and American governments are considering setting up a new display factory in the U.S. that would cost $13 billion, a small part of a bigger $550 billion investment framework. This factory is being proposed by Japan Display Inc., a struggling display firm that has seen better days since… Tom’s Hardware · Mar 9
'There can be no justification': Chinese automaker apologizes to Land Rover after another big copycat controversy Chinese automaker admits full responsibility for ad campaign that looks eerily similar to Range Rover promotional material. TechRadar · Mar 9
The Conversation · Mar 9 AUKUS is binding Australia to a dangerous, unpredictable leader. We need a Plan B now In a dangerous and uncertain world, what should US allies do? Draw closer to America, or pull away?
The Conversation · Mar 9 As global trade rules falter, how can Australia protect itself from economic coercion? The United States was once a champion of fair trade rules. Now, it has transformed into a rampaging Viking seeking extortionate tributes.
International Business Times UK · Mar 9 British Journalist 'Terrified' as Police Forcefully Raided His Cardiff Home Over China Spy Allegations A senior Welsh journalist's home in Cardiff was raided by counterterrorism police as part of an investigation into alleged spying for China.
Space · Mar 9 China's 1st moon astronauts could land in Rimae Bode, a 'geological museum' on the lunar near side A new study highlights the volcanic Rimae Bode region as a scientifically promising destination for China's first crewed moon landing mission, which the nation wants to achieve by 2030.
Evening Standard · Mar 9 China sent wine and biscuits to Tower Hamlet councillors as it pushed for new mega-embassy Council turned down the controversial new embassy before it was given the green light by Government
Fortune · Mar 9 The 'Singapore-washing' strategy starts to unwind as both China and the U.S. closely scrutinize corporate roots “Singapore-washing is only credible and effective for companies which fully cut off their operational ties to China," one expert said.
Tom’s Hardware · Mar 9 Thermal Grizzly scammed out of $46,000 by Alibaba metals suppliers — company spread the risk across two copper and aluminum suppliers, only for both to send cheaper, fake materials Thermal Grizzly (TG) has been stung by fake materials sellers based in China, with nearly $50,000 down the drain.
TechRadar · Mar 9 Can't afford a Leica? The latest craze in China is just engraving the name into Panasonic cameras instead Chinese social media is awash with images of customized Panasonic Lumix cameras, especially those with Leica branding. I mean, the craze kind of makes sense...
Euronews · Mar 9 Europe is ‘unknown variable’ in US-China rivalry, Barrot says, urging EU to overcome ‘deep doubt' The French foreign minister said there is "little time left" for Europe to shake off the "deep doubt" it's being plagued with and ensure it can do more than simply "endure".
Euronews · Mar 9 Europe shouldn’t fear trade war with China, EU agency says The European Union Institute for Security Studies has said the bloc should adopt an “escalate to de-escalate” strategy toward China, recommending faster deployment of the bloc’s so-called "trade bazooka”.
Motor1 · Mar 9 Porsche Might Unify Taycan And Panamera To Cut Costs Porsche’s new boss, Michael Leiters, has a lot on his plate as he arrives at a time when things aren’t going so well in Zuffenhausen. Year-over-year sales fell for the second time, dropping by 10 percent in 2025 after decreasing by three percent in 2024. The company is particularly struggling…