Stocks were up in most markets in Asia, as well as other regions on Thursday buoyed by positive economic data from US and around the world.

China previously sanctioned the two firms in February last year over a $100-million arms sale to the island

Dutch tech giant ASML, which makes the world's most advanced chipmaking tools, says it notified US and Dutch authorities about an employee in China who stole details on its technology

US and Chinese officials have been discussing a meeting between their senior diplomats – possibly in Europe this weekend – to cool tension over the 'spy balloons' saga

Equities fell in most Asian markets and currencies were hit Wednesday, after the dollar firmed on sticky US inflation data, which cemented fears of more rate hikes by the Fed

Discussions on the deal to buy 470 jets were held a stone's throw from Britain's Buckingham Palace and culminated in a celebration over coastal Indian curries

EV maker will open 3,500 new and existing superchargers on highways, and 4,000 slower chargers at places like hotels and restaurants, to non-Tesla customers by the end of 2024 in federal deal

Tokyo believes several Chinese balloons have flown over Japan in recent years but warned it is now looking at allowing weapons to be used to gun down such 'unacceptable' intrusions

US Senator Marco Rubio has called for the Biden Administration to review Ford Motor's plan to build a $3.5-billion battery factory in Michigan with Chinese battery giant CATL

Japan increased its defence budget for the upcoming financial year in response to heightened regional tensions with China, Nikkei said

Most Asian markets edged up on Tuesday ahead of US inflation data, following the lead of Wall Street.

Vietnam has recently been repeatedly mentioned in US trade meetings among countries at highest risk of falling foul of US trade restrictions, a source said