Huawei Technologies posts 23% first half revenue growth amid U.S. sanctions
China’s Huawei Technologies [HWT.UL] said on Tuesday revenue in the first half of the year grew 23.2% – faster than a year ago – despite...
South African corruption fighter seen amplifying ANC battles
To allies of President Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa’s anti-corruption watchdog is a wrecking ball who is abusing her office and could derail efforts to clean...
South Korea braces for Japan decision on trade status, seen as soon as Friday
South Korea is bracing for Japan’s decision to drop it from a “white list” of countries that enjoy minimum trade restrictions, which could come as...
Oil prices rise as market eyes likely Fed rate cut
Oil prices rose for a fourth day on Tuesday on optimism the U.S. Federal Reserve will this week cut interest rates for the first time...
Huawei Technologies posts 23% H1 revenue growth amid U.S. sanctions
China’s Huawei Technologies [HWT.UL] said on Tuesday revenue in the first half of the year grew 23.2% – faster than a year ago – despite...
Telecoms lobby demands access to high-band spectrum for 5G
The global telecoms industry on Tuesday demanded access to the high-capacity spectrum it says it needs to support data-intensive 5G services, accusing the space lobby...
Asia stocks advance before Fed, fresh Brexit pain sinks pound
Asian stocks advanced on Tuesday in anticipation of a cut in U.S. interest rates later this week while the pound tumbled to a 28-month low...
Australia says U.S. plans to build military infrastructure
The United States is planning to build additional military infrastructure in Australia once Congress gives approval to the U.S. Navy for $211.5 million, Australian Foreign...
U.N. says almost 4,000 Afghans killed or wounded in first half of 2019
At least 3,812 Afghan civilians were killed or wounded in the first half of 2019 in the war against militant groups, including a big increase...
BP second-quarter profit of $2.8 billion above expectations
BP reported $2.8 billion in second-quarter profit on Tuesday, unchanged from a year earlier, held back by lower oil prices....