Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says company plans to invest around $150 billion a year in Taiwan, announced at Taipei headquarters launch event. Rival AMD previously said it would invest over $10 billion in Taiwan's AI sector.

Australian state police are forming a heavily armed rapid response team after gunmen killed 15 people and wounded 3 officers at a Sydney Hanukkah celebration in December, a government inquiry heard.

An Australian state police force has been working to form a heavily armed rapid response team following a deadly shooting at a Sydney Hanukkah celebration in December, a government inquiry was told.

Japan gold exports hit record $25bn in fiscal 2025, likely including metal once smuggled, as higher prices abroad on geopolitical tensions boost outflow.

Japan's gold exports hit a record $25 billion in fiscal 2025, partly attributed to higher global prices due to geopolitical tensions. The figure may include gold previously smuggled abroad.

Samsung pay deal signals seismic shift in South Korea's labor relations, boosting union power

A new pay deal at Samsung marks a significant shift in South Korea's labor landscape, strengthening union influence.

PDD Holdings Q1 revenue rose 11% YoY to $15.7B, missing $16.2B estimates; net profit fell 15% to $1.85B amid fierce competition in China.

Temu owner PDD Holdings reported Q1 revenue up 11% YoY to ~$15.7B, missing estimates of ~$16.2B. Net profit fell 15% to ~$1.85B, also below expectations, amid fierce competition in China.