Yesterday
EU eyes closer ties to trans-Pacific bloc as Trump jolts trade order
Plans to build stronger links between Brussels and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership have gained momentum.
April
China’s export orders plunge in alarming first look at tariff damage
China’s factory activity slipped into the worst contraction since December 2023, revealing an early impact of Donald Trump’s trade war.
Lynas blasts Labor over critical minerals stockpile plan
Lynas CEO Amanda Lacaze has warned Labor’s critical minerals stockpile will be counterproductive and may damage Australia’s only rare earths producer.
Japan eyes pact with China, South Korea as trade war hedge
Tokyo signals renewed interest in negotiations with a personal letter from Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to Chinese President Xi Jinping.
‘We’re going to be very nice.’ Trump vows lower tariffs on China
The president told reporters he would not play hardball with Chinese President Xi Jinping and tariffs on imports from the country would fall significantly after a deal.
China warns nations not to cut US trade deals at its expense
While it respects nations resolving their trade disputes with the US, Beijing “resolutely opposes any party reaching a deal at the expense of China’s interests”.
Grill’d burnt over pay; Protesters target PM; Forget 60/40 under Trump
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These longtime losers are winning from Trump’s trade war
Supermarkets in Japan and China have surged 19 per cent since the US president began his trade war. Here’s why they are a favourite of Goldman and Morgan Stanley.
Employment jumps; No Fed bailouts coming; ASX pressured on James Hardie
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Little progress in US-Japan trade talks despite Trump’s claims
The two-day trade talks come as both sides address the 24 per cent “reciprocal” tariffs imposed on Japanese goods, along with an earlier 25 per cent tariff on cars.
Trump’s trade war uncertainty ripples through the business world
US airlines have said they are bracing for an uncertain summer travel season, and Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell noted slowing economic activity.
Is awamori Japan’s most underrated spirit?
Once reserved for royalty, awamori is Okinawa’s ancient island spirit, which is finally getting the attention it deserves.
‘Pretty damn fun’: Piastri earns serene Bahrain GP win
The Australian became the season’s first repeat winner in four races, while leading McLaren teammate Lando Norris had to settle for third at the desert circuit.
China weaponises rare earths in tariff war
China’s dominance in processing rare earths metals and high-performance magnets means Beijing’s curbs on the crucial exports are a major threat to US manufacturing.
Trump exempts smartphones from China tariffs in climbdown
The US administration’s move is the first sign of a softening of levies against China and provides a big boost for Apple and Nvidia.
The man who got Trump to do a ‘liberation day’ U-turn
Scott Bessent, described by the president “as one of the most brilliant men on Wall Street” helped change Trump’s tariff stance. His next moves will be crucial.
How the Japanese concept of Ikigai helped engage a workplace
Kearney has earned a spot as a finalist in the Consulting category, for encouraging staff to find a reason for being or a purpose in life.
Sentinel takes Brisbane office property deals to Japan
The commercial real estate investor is seeking capital for the first time overseas in a change of pace for the Queensland company.
How Japan built a 3D-printed train station in 6 hours
In the hours between the last train departing the night before and the first one arriving in the morning, workers put up an entirely new building.
Japan warns on Dutton’s gas reservation policy
A Tokyo think tank says limiting sales into the regional spot market could “handicap” Australian producers and trim Japanese trading in South-East Asia.