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South Korea e-commerce probe opens rift in US ties

South Korea e-commerce probe opens rift in US ties

South Korea pushed back on Thursday against criticism of its business environment by US lawmakers, as a rare spat deepens over Seoul's investigation into online retail company Coupang. US-listed Coupang's South Korean arm operates the country's most popular shopping platform. But it has

South Korea's Samsung workers rally in thousands as strike looms

South Korea's Samsung workers rally in thousands as strike looms

Tens of thousands of Samsung Electronics workers rallied in South Korea on Thursday to demand higher pay and bonuses, as their threat of a weeks-long strike hung over the technology giant. Samsung is a major producer of chips used in everything from artificial intelligence to consumer electronics, raising the

US firms voice 'concern' over China's new supply chain rules

US firms voice 'concern' over China's new supply chain rules

China's new supply chain regulations could be a "concern" for US firms, the American Chamber of Commerce in China warned on Thursday. The regulations, released on April 7, allow Chinese authorities to take measures against foreign companies or individuals that "harm China's industrial

France must avoid becoming 'hostage' on critical minerals: trade minister

France must avoid becoming 'hostage' on critical minerals: trade minister

France and "like-minded countries" must work together to avoid becoming "hostages" on critical minerals used in everything from phones to solar panels, Paris's trade minister said Thursday. Speaking in Sydney, Nicolas Forissier told journalists that France was working to expand cooperation with Australia

War in the Middle East: latest developments

War in the Middle East: latest developments

The latest developments in the Middle East war: - US Central Command turns back 31 vessels - US Central Command (CENTCOM) said late Wednesday that it had also "directed 31 vessels to turn around or return to port" as part of its own "blockade against Iran". It said

Thunder roll past Suns, Pistons bounce back to level series with Magic

Thunder roll past Suns, Pistons bounce back to level series with Magic

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points to propel the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 120-107 victory over Phoenix and a 2-0 lead in their NBA playoff series, as Detroit topped Orlando to knot their series at 1-1 on Wednesday. Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Gilgeous-Alexander led

Suarez off mark but Messi fires blanks as Miami beat Salt Lake

Suarez off mark but Messi fires blanks as Miami beat Salt Lake

Luis Suarez scored his first goal of the Major League Soccer season but Lionel Messi failed to get on the scoresheet as champions Inter Miami struck late to beat Real Salt Lake 2-0 on Wednesday. Fans who had paid eye-watering ticket prices averaging more than $450 to see