The pillars of the new law include protecting sensitive technology, strengthening supply chains for semiconductors and encouraging new tech such as artificial intelligence

The Ukraine crisis has highlighted Japan's partial dependence on Russian energy even as Tokyo has acted swiftly and in tandem with the G7 in instituting sanctions.

Spark commodities said that forward curves continue to point to US cargos being sent to Europe rather than Asia for the next 12 months

Russia has been excluded from the international SWIFT system, while Visa and Mastercard are among western companies that suspended operations in the country.

Volvo said production was down at the end of the first quarter due to a shortage of a specific semiconductor and warned that the supply problem would persist

The secretive deals put the spotlight on how importers keep off established routes to buy Russian oil at cheap rates

Beijing's acquiescence - or possible fear of secondary sanctions - is a welcome development in the tense Washington-Beijing relationship, an official said

Kishida sets off on Friday for an extended visit, aiming to marshal Southeast Asian support to counter the Ukraine crisis, as well as China's growing assertiveness

The cabinet minister said moves to isolate Russia from the world economy proved that market access to democratic countries was no longer automatic

Starlink's mini-satellite system provides internet service in Ukraine but officials were trying to clarify how it could be integrated into existing infrastructure

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing net income fell 31% compared with the same period the previous year to HK$2.67 billion ($240 million)

Drone maker says it is reassessing compliance requirements, so it will temporarily suspend all business activities in Russia and Ukraine