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Trump says he'll sign first-step China trade deal on Jan 15
Associated Press, Published on 31/12/2019
» WEST PALM BEACH, Fla: President Donald Trump says he will sign the first phase of a trade deal with China at the White House next month.
China announces tariff cuts, more competition
Associated Press, Published on 23/12/2019
» BEIJING: China said Monday it will reduce tariffs Jan 1 on more than 850 foreign products including frozen pork, asthma medications and some high-tech components to spur economic development.
Dubai eases liquor laws
Associated Press, Published on 24/10/2019
» DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Dubai has loosened its liquor laws to allow tourists to purchase alcohol in state-controlled stores previously only accessible to licence-holding residents, as the United Arab Emirates saw the first drop in alcohol sales by volume in a decade.
Asian shares mostly up on optimism about US-China trade war
Associated Press, Published on 27/08/2019
» TOKYO: Asian shares mostly rose Tuesday as investors found reason to be cautiously optimistic again about the potential for progress in the costly trade war between the US and China.
Asian shares tumble as US-China trade war renews uncertainty
Associated Press, Published on 26/08/2019
» TOKYO: Asian shares tumbled Monday after the latest escalation in the US-China trade war renewed uncertainties about global economies, as well as questions over what President Donald Trump might say next.
N. Korea fires 2 missiles into sea
Associated Press, Published on 10/08/2019
» SEOUL: North Korea on Saturday extended a recent streak of weapons display by firing what appeared to be two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, according to South Korea's military.
Thailand seeks deeper cooperation as Asean ministers meet
Associated Press, Published on 31/07/2019
» Southeast Asian foreign ministers opened their annual meeting Wednesday with a call from host Thailand for deeper integration to expand trade and bolster prosperity in the region amid rising global challenges.
The latest on Sri Lanka terror attack: 2 more explosions
Associated Press, Published on 21/04/2019
» COLOMBO, Sri Lanka: The latest on explosions in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday (all times local).
US economic growth falters, falls below 3%
Associated Press, Published on 01/03/2019
» WASHINGTON: The US economy slowed in the final three months of last year to an annual growth rate of 2.6%, the slowest pace of the year, as the government shutdown and other factors took a toll on growth.
Trump-Kim summit in Vietnam may be win for all
Associated Press, Published on 06/02/2019
» Vietnam's selection as the venue for the second summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is largely a matter of convenience and security, but not without bigger stakes.