Billionaire’s foray into government coincided with increased competition from Chinese rivals
US president says Kyiv’s position is ‘very harmful to the peace negotiations with Russia’
Prime minister and European Commission president expected to hold talks on sidelines of an energy summit in London
Owners say American customers have cancelled or suspended orders
Other activist investors now take a less confrontational approach. John Pike is in a full-blown proxy fight
Fatal Xiaomi EV crash led to regulator stepping in ahead of splashy launches at Shanghai show
An America First foreign policy is impossible without it
Countries including the US, South Korea and Nigeria offer hefty rewards to insiders who uncover wrongdoing. Could the UK finally join them?
Industry warns that trade disruption will raise prices for hospitals
Trump offer to recognise Russian annexation of Crimea alarms Kyiv and other European capitals
The theory is that hegemonies run in cycles, but Trump and a trade war may disrupt the pattern
At least 9 people killed and more than 70 others injured, say authorities
Latest attack on tourists has inflamed one of Asia’s longest-running conflicts and raised fears of a confrontation
Also in this newsletter: Portugal triggers defence spending escape clause
Also in today’s newsletter, ex-Big Four bosses launch rival firm and Davos founder accused of manipulating research
FTSE 100 companies race to catch American rivals’ massive remuneration plans
The private tech race is at odds with public appetite for extravagant suborbital trips
And it’s 12 points from us for the charming Swiss city that’s top of the scoreboard for carousing, cuisine and culture (not to mention fountain swimming)
Plus, Jane Street’s $20bn year and pension funds partner with private equity
The renowned economist issues a timely warning that the threat to America’s currency comes from within, in the shape of a growing debt mountain
The Belgian pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale, led by Bas Smets, will be occupied by a miniature forest
Forced delisting of Chinese companies would be bruising experience for US investors
It will take almost a century to eradicate the radiation from the land and buildings, EDF has said
Executives use earnings calls to lay out costs and supply chain impacts from Donald Trump’s tariffs
Demand for US assets cannot keep up with supply without a weaker currency
Our case is about whether America is ruled by laws or political whims
World’s largest active bond manager seeks to attract wealthy investors in search of juicy yields
What’s the appeal for Trump of Bukele’s mass incarceration model?
Analysts say key AI component supplier overtook South Korean rival Samsung in Dram memory in first quarter
First-quarter data highlights economic weakness just as Seoul launches tariff talks with US
President signs executive orders to enforce existing rule on gifts and overhaul university accreditation
The HyNet North West industrial cluster will be confirmed at a two-day energy security summit in London
Treasury secretary denies reports Washington will make unilateral cuts to tariffs
The top 25 owners will be invited to a reception and VIP tour of the White House
President’s latest retreat follows intense lobbying by industry executives
Move after alleged plot to carry out attacks threatens future of Islamist group’s political arm, the Islamic Action Front
