Beijing’s new trade restrictions on Taiwan after Pelosi’s visit are a drop in the ocean
Beijing’s trade blocks against Taiwan affect under 1% of their two-way trade. But military drills in the Taiwan Strait may delay shipments, analysts warn.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda and “Hamilton” launch abortion access fundraiser
Doctors share concerns over abortion laws London — Lin-Manuel Miranda and his global musical “Hamilton” have launched a fundraising campaign to benefit organizations that provide support for people seeking abortions in …
Issey Miyake, Japanese fashion maverick, dies at 84
Designer Issey Miyake, center, is seen on the runway with models at the Ready To Wear Fall Winter 1993 1994 Show, in Paris, France, March 1993. Daniel SIMON/Gamma-Rapho/Getty Tokyo — Issey …
SoftBank posts a $21.6 billion quarterly loss on its Vision Fund, one of the highest in its history
SoftBank posted a 2.93 trillion Japanese yen ($21.68 billion) loss for the June quarter for its Vision Fund. This is its second-largest quarterly loss.
Book excerpt: “The Fifth Act,” on one American’s role in Afghanistan
In “The Fifth Act: America’s End in Afghanistan” (published by Penguin Press on August 9), Elliot Ackerman, who served four combat tours in Afghanistan with the Marines and the CIA, …
The Dish: Chef Esben Holmboe Bang on re-imagining Nordic cuisine
The Dish: Chef Esben Holmboe Bang on re-imagining Nordic cuisine Chef Esben Holmboe Bang is re-imagining Nordic cuisine to the world through his restaurant, Maaemo. It is the only Michelin …
Berkshire Hathaway reports operating earnings surge, but posts big investment loss amid market rout
Berkshire Hathaway’s operating profits jumped in the second quarter despite fears of slowing growth.
Danger ahead: The U.S. economy has yet to face its biggest recession challenge
You’d be hard-pressed now to find a recession in the rearview mirror. What’s down the road, though, is another story.
Fire at music pub kills at least 14, including singer of band performing
Thailand’s prime minister on Friday ordered an investigation into a massive blaze that tore through a crowded music pub, killing at least 14 people — including a singer who was …
Taiwan’s trade with China is far bigger than its trade with the U.S.
Taiwan’s business and economic ties with mainland China and Hong Kong have grown so large that the region is by far the island’s largest trading partner.