CK Hutchison Holdings has initiated $1.5 billion in arbitration proceedings against Panama over two strategic ports. The legal dispute unfolds as Asian markets navigate sector volatility and US economic data.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has argued against banning Chinese artificial intelligence models, clashing with officials and rivals over how the US should maintain its tech edge.

White House officials allege that Moonshot AI utilized distillation to train its system and acquired restricted Nvidia servers to bypass trade controls. These claims arrive as the administration considers potential sanctions ahead of planned diplomatic meetings.