Vietnam sets 65% state ownership floor for major banks, to retain control of strategic groups

Samsung Electronics shares plunged more than 6% in Seoul on Thursday despite reporting a record quarterly operating profit of $80 billion. The stock reversed an early gain, falling 6% to 231,500 won. Third-quarter operating profit surged 783.1% from a year earlier to 107.4 trillion won. But the headline numbers concealed weaker consumer businesses, elevated expectations for chip earnings and a dividend announcement that offered little surprise. Samsung Q3 earnings: Why record chip earnings disappointed investors Revenue more than doubled to 195.3...

Chinese AI model carries out complex cyberattacks in controlled tests, researchers say

Pat Murphy, the Milwaukee Brewers manager, has led his team to a World Series victory over the Tampa Bay Rays

Police say at least two cases were reported as early as Sept. 10, nearly a month before the wider incident became public.

Sanrio has apologised after its merchandise line with Japanese TV series Vivant drew criticism.