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Apec leaders discuss free trade, protectionism
Published on 18/11/2018
» PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea: Leaders of 21 Pacific Rim economies on Sunday began discussing in Papua New Guinea ways to promote free trade and regional economic integration amid an unfolding trade war between the United States and China.
Remington to exit bankruptcy
Business, Published on 05/05/2018
» Remington Outdoor Company, one of the oldest and largest gun makers in the United States, said that a bankruptcy judge had approved its reorganisation plan, which will transfer ownership of the company to creditors including JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Ex-VW CEO charged in US over diesel scandal
Business, Published on 05/05/2018
» The US Justice Department on Thursday disclosed the filing of criminal charges against former Volkswagen AG chief executive Martin Winterkorn, accusing him of conspiring to cover up the German automaker's diesel emissions cheating.
China, US fail to bridge differences
Business, Published on 05/05/2018
» Top officials from China and the United States reached a consensus on some aspects of the countries' trade row, but disagreements over other issues remain "relatively big", Xinhua said yesterday.
'Fake news' and political bullies
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/01/2018
» Press freedom in Southeast Asia is taking it on the chin again. In Myanmar, Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe face up to 14 years in jail for reporting on the genocide in Rakhine state, which apparently is an "official secret". In the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte is itching to shut down a news website that has been critical of his government.
Boston Market underscores CPF growth
Business, Published on 19/01/2018
» Charoen Pokphand Group (CPG) plans to expand its frozen food business in Asia by synergising its flagship food firm Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) and CPF's wholly owned subsidiary, Bellisio Foods Inc.
Japan's 2016 current account surplus largest in 9 years
Kyodo News, Published on 11/05/2017
» Japan posted a current account surplus of 20.20 trillion yen ($177 billion) in fiscal 2016, the largest since fiscal 2007, as imports fell more than exports on declining crude oil prices, government data showed Thursday.
Rising baht puts BoT on its toes
Business, Published on 25/04/2017
» Nervousness that the US Treasury will add Thailand to its list of countries to be monitored for currency market manipulations could compel the Bank of Thailand to hold off from intervening in the foreign exchange market and seek other measures to curb the baht’s rapid gain. The central bank’s tapering of its short-dated bond sales has had a small impact in stemming the influx of capital, a main reason for the appreciation of the baht.
ADB chief calls for continued US involvement in Asia
Published on 11/11/2016
» The chief of the Asian Development Bank on Friday called on the United States to maintain its economic involvement in the Asia-Pacific region in the wake of Republican Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election.
Nikkei index plunges over 5% on 'Trump shock'
Published on 09/11/2016
» TOKYO - The Nikkei index plummeted more than 5% Wednesday and slipped close to the 16,000 line, as the growing possibility of Republican candidate Donald Trump winning the US presidential race rattled investor sentiment.