Washington (AFP) – US President Joe Biden has decided to block the proposed $14.9 billion purchase of US Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel and will announce the move as soon as Friday, according to US media.
Biden to block US
Thai PM declares millions in watches and bags among $400 mn assets
Bangkok (AFP) – Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra declared more than $400 million in assets on Friday, her party said, including more than 200 designer handbags worth over $2 million and at least 75 luxury watches, valued at almost $5 million.
Kim Jong Un's sister seen with children in state media images
Seoul (AFP) – South Korea’s spy agency said Friday it was analysing rare state media footage showing the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with two children — saying they could be hers.
China says 'determined' to open up to world in 2025
Beijing (AFP) – China is “determined” to continue opening up its economy to the world in 2025, a top economic planning official said Friday, as Beijing steels itself for potential trade turmoil when US President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
