Exclusive-Latest US strike on China’s chips hits semiconductor toolmakers

By Karen Freifeld and David Shepardson (Reuters) – The U.S. will launch its third crackdown in three years on China’s semiconductor industry on Monday, restricting exports to 140 companies including chip equipment maker Naura Technology Group, among other moves, according to two people familiar with the matter. The effort to hobble Beijing’s chipmaking ambitions will … Read more

Sophia Loren’s Granddaughter Lucia Attends Le Bal: See Her Gown

Courtesy of Sasha Alexander/Instagram Sophia Loren’s granddaughter is officially a debutante! 18-year-old Lucia Ponti has made her grand debut at the exclusive Le Bal in Paris, France. The event was held at the iconic Shangri-la hotel. According to a social media statement, the ball strives to celebrate “excellence, the empowering of women and the harmony … Read more

Hunter Biden says his mistakes were ‘exploited’ for political sport, he will never take pardon for granted

First son Hunter Biden said Sunday after his father, President Joe Biden, pardoned him that he has “taken responsibility” for his mistakes which have been “exploited to publicly humiliate and shame me and my family for political sport.” Hunter Biden, 54, was convicted in two separate federal cases earlier this year — he was first … Read more

Asia-Pacific markets mostly higher as investors digest PMI data from the region

Dec. 02, 2024 1:17 AM ETEWJ, JEQ, FXI, PGJ, EWH, DXJ, CAF, FXY, USD, GXC, TDF, CHIQ, YINN, YANG, CQQQ, MCHI, CXSE, KWEB, ASHR, KBA, CWEB, KURE, AS51, NKY:IND, SHCOMP, HSI, SENSEX, AUD:USD, NZD:USD, JPY:USD, CNY:USD, INR:USD, HKD:USDBy: Meghavi Singh, SA News Editor Nikada Asia-Pacific markets trade mostly higher on Monday as the region began … Read more