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Okinawa election win may give Tokyo freer hand on military build-up

Okinawa election win may give Tokyo freer hand on military build-up

TOKYO, Sept 14 (Reuters) - A candidate backed by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government won Okinawa's gubernatorial election on Sunday, ousting an opponent of Tokyo's military build-up across the strategically important island chain near Taiwan and China.

AI-linked stocks slump after top lab CEOs call for slowing technology's development

AI-linked stocks slump after top lab CEOs call for slowing technology's development

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Sept 14 (Reuters) - AI-connected stocks fell sharply on Monday after the CEOs of the U.S. companies developing the most advanced AI models warned the pace of development must slow to prevent threats to humanity. Nasdaq e-mini futures fell 1.3% during Asian trade.

Chevron eyes Argentina, Mediterranean for global LNG growth, deal with India

Chevron eyes Argentina, Mediterranean for global LNG growth, deal with India

By Emily Chow and Florence Tan BANGKOK, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Chevron is looking to expand its global gas portfolio from Argentina to the Mediterranean to meet growing demand from buyers concerned about energy security due to the crisis in the Middle East, President of Global Gas Freeman Shaheen said.

Chinese defence forum set to open amid roiling regional tensions

Chinese defence forum set to open amid roiling regional tensions

By Greg Torode and Mei Mei Chu HONG KONG, Sept 14 (Reuters) - China's military leadership is expected to outline its aims for global security when it hosts its annual defence forum this week amid churning tensions in its own neighbourhood over Taiwan, the South China Sea and doubts about U.S.

Companies left China to dodge tariffs. Now some are heading back

Companies left China to dodge tariffs. Now some are heading back

By Ellen Zhang and Marius Zaharia BEIJING/HONG KONG, Sept 14 (Reuters) - A year after shifting production and sourcing out of China to avoid higher U.S. tariffs, some companies are learning that replicating the country's factory ecosystem is not so easy and are bringing manufacturing back.

Athletics-Werro beats Hodgkinson in 800m thriller, Jefferson-Wooden lights up Budapest

Athletics-Werro beats Hodgkinson in 800m thriller, Jefferson-Wooden lights up Budapest

By Lori Ewing BUDAPEST, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Audrey Werro outpaced Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson to win the women's 800 metres, one of the most anticipated showdowns of the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship on Saturday, while Melissa Jefferson-Wooden blazed to the world's fastest

BYD sends blunt message to Tesla with 35.4% of exports

BYD sends blunt message to Tesla with 35.4% of exports

One number from the recent export ranking tells you where the EV war actually moved.

Volkswagen Shifts U.S. Strategy Towards Rugged SUVs and Pickups to Boost Market Share

Volkswagen Shifts U.S. Strategy Towards Rugged SUVs and Pickups to Boost Market Share

Volkswagen Shifts U.S. Strategy Towards Rugged SUVs and Pickups to Boost Market Share

Gas prices hurt — this efficient car’s refueling cost doesn’t

Gas prices hurt — this efficient car’s refueling cost doesn’t

Gas prices are through the roof. Here's how much it costs to refuel the most efficient mainstream car of the year.

China Rebukes Philippines Over South China Sea Dispute Following Defense Secretary's Public Confrontation

China Rebukes Philippines Over South China Sea Dispute Following Defense Secretary's Public Confrontation

Tensions between China and the Philippines have escalated following a public confrontation at the Seoul Defense Dialogue. Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. publicly rebutted a note from the Chinese side that reiterated Beijing's rejection of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling. Teodoro accused China of "coercion, bullying and aggression" in the South China Sea, a statement that went viral in the Philippines. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning responded by urging the Philippine official to "cut the provocations and theatrics" and cease undermining China-Philippines relations and regional stability. This incident adds to existing friction, which includes Chinese coast guard vessels using water cannons on a Philippine ship and China declaring a "nature reserve" around Scarborough Shoal. Teodoro has been sanctioned by Beijing since June, barring him and his family from entering Chinese territory due to his remarks against China.

China's Fujian Aircraft Carrier Transits Taiwan Strait During Sea Trials

China's Fujian Aircraft Carrier Transits Taiwan Strait During Sea Trials

China's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, recently sailed through the Taiwan Strait and into the South China Sea as part of its ongoing sea trials. The Chinese navy issued a statement on Friday, clarifying that this cross-regional trial and training exercise is a routine part of the carrier's construction process and is not directed at any specific target. The Fujian, which was first unveiled in 2022, began its sea trials last year and has not yet formally entered service. Japan's defense ministry reported on Thursday that the Fujian entered the East China Sea, sailing southwest towards Taiwan, accompanied by two Chinese missile destroyers. Taiwan's defense ministry has been actively monitoring the situation using joint intelligence surveillance and has implemented appropriate measures in response. This transit occurs amidst increased military activity in the region, including ongoing exercises by U.S. Marines and Japanese counterparts on Okinawa, featuring advanced anti-ship weapons.

U.S. Government and Allies Invest Billions to Secure Ex-China Rare Earth Supply Chains

U.S. Government and Allies Invest Billions to Secure Ex-China Rare Earth Supply Chains

U.S. Government and Allies Invest Billions to Secure Ex-China Rare Earth Supply Chains