Why the US-China rivalry will not end with a trade deal
As the US and China edge closer to a trade deal, analysts expect a new battle in the technology sector.
Air strikes and explosions hit key OPEC oil producer Libya’s capital
Several air strikes and explosions shook the capital of major oil producer Libya overnight, residents said, in an escalation of a two-week offensive by eastern forces on the city held by the internationally recognized government.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX suffers capsule anomaly during Florida tests
Elon Musk’s SpaceX suffered an anomaly in one of its Crew Dragon capsules while conducting engine tests at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Saturday, the company said.
US intelligence reportedly says Huawei funded by Chinese state security
US authorities are probing the Chinese tech company for potential sanction violations.
French protesters set fires in Paris as unrest grows after Notre Dame blaze
French yellow vest demonstrators set fires throughout Paris on Saturday.
Boeing’s Dreamliner jet is now facing claims of manufacturing issues
A New York Times investigation found numerous complaints raised by workers at a Boeing facility in South Carolina.
Advertisers are calling on Facebook and Google to clean up their act or risk losing billions
Raja Rajamannar talks about the World Federation of Advertisers’ call for brands to “hold platforms to account.”
A former Abu Dhabi investing official thinks ethics are going to play a bigger role in market decisions
Investors will soon apply ESG criteria to global governments, according to Paul O’Brien, the former deputy CIO of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, which manages more than $700 billion in assets.
Hundreds sign online petition supporting woman suing JD.com CEO in rape case
Hundreds of people have added their names to an online petition in support of a University of Minnesota student who said she was raped by Richard Liu, the chief executive officer of China’s e-commerce retailer JD.com.
China to show new warships as Beijing flexes military muscle on navy anniversary
China will show off new warships including nuclear submarines and destroyers at a parade next week marking 70 years since its navy’s founding, a senior commander said on Saturday.