Japan, Australia, US to fund undersea cable connection in Micronesia to counter China's influence

Japan says it has joined the United States and Australia in signing a $95 million undersea cable project that will connect East Micronesia island nations to improve networks in the Indo-Pacific region where China is increasingly expanding its influence

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Stock market today: Asian stocks follow Wall St up after strong US jobs report

Asian stocks have followed Wall Street higher after strong U.S. hiring data suggested a possible recession might be further away, while smaller wage gains stoked hopes inflationary pressures are weakening

Stock market today: Asian stocks rise after Wall St retreats on concern economy weakening

Asian stock markets are higher after Wall Street fell on concern the U.S. economy may be weakening following a report that showed growth in service industries slowing

Stock market today: Asia follows Wall Street up on hopes Fed will ease off rate hikes

Asian stock markets are following Wall Street higher ahead of an update on the U.S. jobs market

China criticizes US plan for trade deal with Taiwan

China’s government has criticized the United States' plans to sign a trade treaty with Taiwan, calling on Washington to stop official contact with the self-ruled island democracy claimed by Beijing as part of its territory

Toyota debuts hydrogen-fueled Corolla race car as auto racing begins shift away from gas guzzlers

A humble Corolla running on liquid hydrogen has made its racing debut, part of a move to bring the futuristic technology into the racing world and to demonstrate Toyota Motor Corp.’s resolve to develop hydrogen vehicles

China's industry minister, Tesla's Musk meet, discuss electric cars

China’s industry minister has met Tesla Ltd

Asian stocks sink before US Congress votes on deal to avoid debt default

Asian stock markets are lower ahead of a vote by Congress on a deal to avert a government debt default while China factory activity weakened

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise after House approves debt ceiling deal

Asian benchmarks are trading mostly higher after the United States House approved a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, avoiding a default crisis