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US sanctions firms from China to India over Iranian weapons
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/11/2025
» WASHINGTON — The United States sanctioned dozens of firms and people supporting Iran’s ballistic missile and drone manufacturing industry across countries in Asia and the Middle East as part of the Trump administration’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran.
Australia, Indonesia agree to new bilateral security treaty
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/11/2025
» BEIJING — Australia and Indonesia have “substantively concluded” talks on a new bilateral treaty that will significantly expand their security and defence cooperation, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
China ends levies on US farm products after fentanyl tariff cuts
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/11/2025
» BEIJING - China has halted retaliatory tariffs that it imposed on a range of US agricultural products, after Washington officially halved its fentanyl-related levies on Chinese goods.
US, Cambodia revive defence drills after Trump-backed peace deal
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/11/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — The United States and Cambodia will revive flagship military exercises for the first time in eight years, the latest sign of warming ties following a flurry of deals between the two sides including a Trump-backed peace accord with Thailand.
Record Vietnam rains kill nine, forcing thousands to evacuate
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/10/2025
» HANOI — Widespread flooding across central Vietnam has killed nine people and damaged more than 100,000 homes in the tourist hubs of Hue and Da Nang, as the Southeast Asian nation endures another bout of extreme weather.
IMF warns Asia’s growth will cool this year, next on trade risks
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/10/2025
» SYDNEY — The Asia-Pacific remains the fastest-growing region in the world, though higher tariffs and rising protectionism are likely to reduce demand for its exports and eventually weigh on activity, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Apple’s iPhone Air receives muted reception in China debut
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/10/2025
» SHANGHAI — Apple Inc’s iPhone Air went on sale in China on Wednesday, eliciting a subdued consumer response in the world’s biggest smartphone arena.
Weak Thai tourism set to crimp baht year-end rally, analysts say
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/10/2025
» The Thai baht’s traditional year-end rally will be dimmed as Chinese tourists continue to shun the country and traders bet on interest rate cuts, according to analysts.
Europe has 8 car plants too many as Chinese rivals make inroads
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/10/2025
» PARIS - Slack car demand and new competitors like China’s BYD Co. could force Europe’s manufacturers to shed as many as eight factories as the industry moves through a painful reset, according to consultancy AlixPartners.
Starbucks $1 billion restructuring to close stores, cut jobs
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/09/2025
» NEW YORK — Starbucks Corporation plans to close stores and eliminate 900 jobs in a $1 billion restructuring effort as the company amps up a turnaround plan under Chief Executive Officer Brian Niccol.