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U.S. adds six companies to trade restriction list, four for training China’s military

The United States added six companies to its trade restriction list on Tuesday, including four for their links to the training of China’s military forces, according to a government posting. Two of the companies are in…

China is testing the limits of a critical U.S.-Philippines defense pact — will Washington respond?

China has stepped up its aggression against the Philippines in the contested waters of the South China Sea, calling into…

How to invest in India, the world’s fastest-growing major economy

India has been dubbed the “perfect” emerging market to invest in, but it can be tricky for those outside the…

U.S. economic engagement in Indo-Pacific ‘isn’t about China,’ Commerce Secretary Raimondo says

America’s economic engagement in Indo-Pacific “isn’t about China” but for strengthening U.S. presence in the region, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo…

EU elections kick off against a backdrop of China disputes, ‘greenlash’ and possible Trump return

The political makeup of the European Union is about to change with voters across the 27 member states heading to…

The best banks in the Asia-Pacific region, according to customers

SINGAPORE — Customers in Asia-Pacific have picked their favorite banks as lenders scramble to meet consumer expectations in a fast-changing…

Ukraine war updates: Italy says no to Ukraine using Western weapons to strike military targets inside Russia

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Russia’s cross-border offensive into Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region…

DOJ charges Chinese national with operating ‘world’s largest botnet’ that stole $5.9 billion in Covid relief funds

A global malware network responsible for the theft of $5.9 billion in Covid relief funds and tied to other crimes…

Chinese travelers are opting for lower-cost domestic destinations over foreign tourist spots

BEIJING — Chinese travelers are increasingly opting for cheaper domestic destinations over foreign tourist spots. Only 14% of high-income households…