Japan watchdog issues cease-and-desist order against Google
The Japan Fair Trade Commission claims the U.S. firm forced smartphone makers to install its search engine app.
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BYD assembly plant to begin Cambodian operations by end of year
The BYD assembly plant will be located in the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone, which offers convenient transportation access for various components. The plant will involve an…
China orders halts to Boeing jet deliveries
Beijing has also asked that Chinese carriers halt any purchases of aircraft-related equipment and parts from US companies, the Bloomberg report said.
Philippine fast food giant Jollibee braces for ‘indirect’ Trump tariff impact
Most of raw materials for US branches sourced locally, says group.
Bitter Brew: Nestlé’s Thai coffee empire rocked by legal battle with former partners
The 96-year-old global brand, a cornerstone of Swiss food and beverage behemoth Nestlé, has enjoyed unparalleled success in the Kingdom. However, this seemingly unshakeable…
Apple airlifts 600 tonnes of iPhones from India ‘to beat’ Trump tariffs, sources say
The details of the push provide an insight into the US smartphone company’s private strategy to navigate around the Trump tariffs and build up inventory of its popular iPhones…
Authors hold protest against Meta for ‘stealing’ work to train AI
Writers chanted "Meta, Meta, book thieves" as they made their way to the Meta building, with some carrying placards reading "I'd write a sign but you'd steal it" and "Get the Zuck…
More Singapore, regional firms may seek secondary listings in Malaysia as Kuala Lumpur bourse thrives
Some experts are optimistic that 2025 should see a rebound in listings, which bodes well for Malaysia to continue its performance and regional bourses to play catch-up.
How long can they hold up? Car parts makers in Japan, South Korea rattled by US tariffs
Most major carmakers like Toyota, Honda and Hyundai have said they will leave sticker prices of their US-sold vehicles unchanged for now, even as some smaller players like Subaru…
GM Korea CEO dismisses exit rumors amid looming US tariffs
According to GM Korea on Wednesday, Villarreal held a 20-minute online meeting with office staff — his first public remarks addressing speculation about the company’s possible…