HSBC full-year profit falls 7.4% but beats estimates 25-Feb 12:12

HSBC Holdings reported a 7.4% decline in full-year pretax profit on Wednesday.

Germany's Merz lands in Beijing hoping to reset ties, as China boasts its massive market 25-Feb 11:27

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz touched down in Beijing on Wednesday hoping to reset bilateral ties, with China pitching itself as a reliable economic partner as Europe struggles to balance its U.S. alliance and address supply chain vulnerabilities.

Asia markets rise on better AI sentiment, Trump speech awaited 25-Feb 10:27

Asia's financial markets were higher on Wednesday with Korean chipmakers leading gains, as investors double down on what they see as the safest bet on artificial intelligence (AI), while the yen remained in focus.