Premium German car brand Audi on Monday introduced a ‌new compact electric vehicle to boost its presence at the smaller end of the European market, where Chinese automakers are launching more affordable models, and help revive its global sales. Sales at ​Audi, a unit of Volkswagen , have fallen for two consecutive years ​and slid 7% in the first half of 2026 as fierce competition in China and U.S. tariffs hit demand. "In Europe, we need compact and efficient cars ​for the fu

Huawei and Xiaomi launched new flagship foldable smartphones on Monday, ‌stepping up competition in China's premium handset market ahead of Apple's product launch later this week. Huawei's new Mate XT2 series, which fold out twice into a tablet-sized screen, features its Kirin 9050 Pro chip, a redesigned hinge, improved water resistance and a privacy screen that prevents nearby people from ​viewing the display. Learn More

Top ministers in Singapore ‌will discuss ministerial salaries in parliament on Tuesday, a sensitive and closely watched topic in the city-state, where political office comes with high rates of pay in order to attract talent and deter graft. Singapore pays ​its political leaders the highest salary in the world, with a junior minister taking ​home S$1.1 million ($868,056) annually and the prime minister earning S$2.2 million ($1.74 million) ⁠a year. Learn More