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Signage at the Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. offices in Beijing, China, on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Alibaba's overhaul could serve as a template for a restructuring of China Tech itself: a shake-up that achieves Beijings aim of carving up…

A view of the logo of HSBC bank on a wall outside a branch in Mexico City, Mexico June 14, 2024. Henry Romero | ReutersEurope's largest lender HSBC on Wednesday announced a share buyback of up to $2 billion as its annual pre-tax profit…

U.S. President Donald Trump looks on, as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S., Feb. 10, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | ReutersPresident Donald Trump could announce his reciprocal tariff plan before…

Photo illustration showing the Samsung Group company logo displayed on a smartphone screen.Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesSamsung Electronics on Friday reported that its operating profit dropped sharply from the previous three…

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - JANUARY 15: Investigators arrive at the entrance to the presidential residence of Yoon Suk Yeol, as authorities try to execute an arrest warrant, in Seoul, South Korea, on January 15, 2025. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty…

A sign marks the location of a Honda dealership in Libertyville, Illinois, on Dec. 18, 2024.Scott Olson | Getty ImagesShares of Japanese automaker Honda were on track for their best day in 16 years after it announced to buy back up to…

SINGAPORE — Futures in the Asia-Pacific pointed to a mixed open as investors look ahead to the Reserve Bank of Australia's rate decision.The Nikkei futures contract in Chicago was at 26,445 while its counterpart in Osaka was at 26,230.…

A customer buys zodiac decorations for the Year of the Tiger at a market in Zhangjiagang city, East China's Jiangsu province, Dec. 10, 2021.Shi Bairong | Future Publishing | Getty ImagesBEIJING — China's retail sales missed expectations…

SINGAPORE — Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Monday ahead of Australia and Malaysia central bank decisions this week.The Nikkei 225 in Japan rose 0.6%, while the Topix index climbed 0.85%.Over in Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 advanced…

SINGAPORE — Chinese stocks fell in afternoon trading on Monday, while investors monitored bitcoin prices after they dropped sharply over the weekend. Oil prices jumped during Asia trade.Hong Kong's Hang Seng index tumbled about 1.76% to…