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World economy forecast to slow in 2019
Associated Press, Published on 21/01/2019
» DAVOS, Switzerland: The International Monetary Fund has cut its forecast for world economic growth this year, citing heightened trade tensions and rising US interest rates.
Taiwan leader appoints new premier
Associated Press, Published on 11/01/2019
» TAIPEI: Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen appointed a close political ally as premier during a Cabinet reshuffle Friday following the ruling party's heavy election losses and growing pressure from rival China.
US, China wrap up talks on tariff battle
Associated Press, Published on 09/01/2019
» BEIJING: Three days of US-Chinese talks aimed at ending a costly tariff battle wrapped up Wednesday in an optimistic atmosphere after President Donald Trump said they were “going very well!”
Japan stocks plunge, other Asia markets fall after US losses
Associated Press, Published on 25/12/2018
» BEIJING: Japanese stocks plunged Tuesday and other Asian markets declined following heavy Wall Street losses triggered by President Donald Trump's criticism of the US central bank.
Japanese stocks plunge, SET slips after Wall Street losses
Associated Press, Published on 25/12/2018
» BEIJING: Japanese stocks plunged Tuesday and other Asian markets, including Thailand, declined following heavy Wall Street losses triggered by President Donald Trump's attack on the US central bank.
Cambodia's biggest hydropower dam now producing electricity
Associated Press, Published on 17/12/2018
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's largest hydropower project officially began producing electricity Monday as the country tries to increase its energy capacity to reduce energy imports and help jump-start industrial expansion.
Five foreigners arrested in Bali
Associated Press, Published on 13/12/2018
» DENPASAR, Indonesia: Indonesian police said some of the five foreigners who have been arrested for alleged drug smuggling on the tourist island of Bali since the end of November face the death penalty if convicted.
China summons US envoy over Huawei detention
Associated Press, Published on 10/12/2018
» BEIJING: China summoned the US ambassador to Beijing on Sunday to protest the detention of an executive of Chinese electronics giant Huawei in Canada at Washington's behest and demanded Washington cancel an order for her arrest.
China demands Canada release Huawei executive
Associated Press, Published on 06/12/2018
» BEIJING: China on Thursday demanded Canada release a Huawei Technologies executive who was arrested in a case that adds to technology tensions with Washington and threatens to complicate trade talks.
Canada arrests CFO of China's Huawei Technologies
Associated Press, Published on 06/12/2018
» TORONTO: Canadian authorities said Wednesday that they have arrested the chief financial officer of China's Huawei Technologies for possible extradition to the United States.