US ride-hailing company Uber on Thursday said it was planning to deploy at least 20,000 robotaxis over the next six years, German Press Agency (dpa) reported.
A Japanese government official called on China to expand a programme allowing certain mainland investors to put more money abroad, citing “strong enthusiasm” for Japanese stocks.
Asian shares tracked Wall Street higher on Friday as still-strong US economic data and robust corporate earnings offset tariff worries, while the yen headed toward a second successive week of loss ahead of Japan's upper house election.
The European Union has proposed a budget of close to €2 trillion (RM9.87 trillion) for its next seven-year budget, as it seeks to fend off a range of challenges from rising global economic competition to increased defence demands.
US economic activity increased slightly in recent weeks, but the outlook was neutral to slightly pessimistic, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday, as businesses reported the Trump administration's higher tariffs were putting upward pressure on prices.
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the US will probably "live by the letter" on tariffs with Japan and may have another trade deal coming up with India, following his announcement of an accord with Indonesia on Tuesday.