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Dutch match US export curbs on semiconductor machines
Dutch match US export curbs on semiconductor machines
by  AFP

The Dutch government announced Friday broader restrictions on exports of semiconductor-making machines produced by sector heavyweight ASML, aligning itself with US curbs on technology at the centre of trade tensions with China.

US climate envoy says discussed plans for summit on methane at Beijing talks
US climate envoy says discussed plans for summit on methane at Beijing talks
by  AFP

United States climate envoy John Podesta said on Friday that plans were moving forward for a summit with China on reducing emissions of methane and other highly polluting non-CO2 gases. The United States has expressed intentions to hold a summit with China on these types of gases at the upcoming United Nations COP29 climate summit hosted by Azerbaijan in November.

Asian markets swing as traders prepare for US jobs data
Asian markets swing as traders prepare for US jobs data
by  AFP

Asian markets drifted Friday as traders positioned themselves ahead of a highly anticipated US jobs report later in the day and following a mixed bag of economic data on the world's top economy. Wall Street ended the day on a tepid note, and Asian investors were equally cautious.

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