China’s exports grow 5.9% in November, while US shipments drop 29%
China’s exports grow 5.9% in November, while US shipments drop 29% China’s exports returned to growth in November after an unexpected contraction in October, pushing its trade surplus for 2025 past the $1 trillion mark for the first time ByCHAN HO-HIM AP business writer December 7, 2025, 11:52 PM 1:00 FILE – Vehicles and trucks […]
Climate change threatens Asia’s water and power systems, reports warn
Climate change threatens Asia’s water and power systems, reports warn Climate change is hammering Asia’s water and power systems, endangering the lives and livelihoods of millions, with countries facing billions in protection costs, according to Asia-based lenders and advocacy groups BySIBI ARASU Associated Press and ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL Associated Press December 8, 2025, 4:04 AM 1:00 […]
Asian shares are mixed ahead of interest rate decision by the Fed
Asian shares are mixed ahead of interest rate decision by the Fed Shares are mixed in Europe and Asia as investors tread cautiously ahead of an interest rate decision this week by the Federal Reserve ByELAINE KURTENBACH AP business writer December 7, 2025, 11:41 PM 1:00 A currency trader watches monitors near a screen showing […]
The Supreme Court weighs Trump’s bid to fire independent agency board members
The Supreme Court weighs Trump’s bid to fire independent agency board members The Trump administration’s push to expand control over independent federal agencies comes before a sympathetic Supreme Court that could overturn a 90-year-old decision limiting when presidents can fire board members ByMARK SHERMAN Associated Press December 7, 2025, 9:00 PM 1:00 A worker shovels […]
Japan revises economic data to show bigger contraction in July-September period
Japan revises economic data to show bigger contraction in July-September period Japan’s economy has contracted at an annual pace of 2.3% in the July-September period, as exports suffered from the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and public investments slipped ByYURI KAGEYAMA AP business writer December 7, 2025, 9:11 PM 1:00 A general view […]
What to know about the long-running corruption case of former South African President Zuma
What to know about the long-running corruption case of former South African President Zuma Former South African President Jacob Zuma and French arms manufacturer Thales have returned to court to appeal for the dismissal of the long-running corruption case against them ByMICHELLE GUMEDE Associated Press December 4, 2025, 10:55 AM 0:56 FILE – Former president […]
Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.19%, near its low for the year
Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.19%, near its low for the year The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell again this week, slipping close to its low point so far this year ByALEX VEIGA AP business writer December 4, 2025, 12:03 PM 0:56 FILE – A sign is posted for a […]
US filings for jobless benefits fall to 191,000, lowest since September of 2022
US filings for jobless benefits fall to 191,000, lowest since September of 2022 U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in more than three years last week, potentially complicating the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision on interest rates ByMATT OTT AP business writer December 4, 2025, 8:43 AM 0:56 FILE – “Help Wanted” […]
Hong Kong residents and experts defend bamboo scaffolding after deadly fire
Hong Kong residents and experts defend bamboo scaffolding after deadly fire Hong Kong residents and experts are pushing back against claims that bamboo scaffolding was a key reason for the city’s deadliest fire in decades ByCHAN HO-HIM AP business writer December 4, 2025, 12:55 AM 0:56 Construction workers remove scaffolding nets from a renovation project […]
What to know about the air traffic control overhaul and the company FAA hired
What to know about the air traffic control overhaul and the company FAA hired The government picked a company with little experience working with the Federal Aviation Administration called Peraton to oversee the roughly $31.5 billion overhaul of the outdated air traffic control system ByJOSH FUNK AND RIO YAMAT AP transportation and airlines writers December […]
