Jardine Matheson, giant of Hong Kong commerce, charts new course as investorNews Feed
Outsiders now run many listed subsidiaries as storied group increases focus on shareholder returns
Myanmar earthquake tests junta’s gripNews Feed
Military regime’s aid appeal shows vulnerability after four years of civil war
Chinese megabanks’ interest margins fall to record low as economy slowsNews Feed
Increase in savers and government push to boost credit put pressure on lenders
World prepares for worse as Trump announces new tariffsNews Feed
It’s Trump’s so-called ‘liberation day’
Republicans hold Florida seats but Democratic vote surgesNews Feed
Special US House elections were a test of Donald Trump’s popularity 10 weeks into his second term
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FirstFT: Andreessen Horowitz could join bid to buy out TikTok’s Chinese ownersNews Feed
Also in today’s newsletter, China launches military exercises around Taiwan, and Indonesia’s new sovereign wealth fund vows transparency
UK will refocus green quangos to clear ‘way for progress’, says ministerNews Feed
Environment Agency and Natural England to prioritise development as well as nature, says Steve Reed
Musk’s X asks Supreme Court to shield users from US governmentNews Feed
Billionaire backs case brought by Coinbase client whose data was surrendered to authorities
Vibes vs dataNews Feed
Spirits are low but indicators seem fine