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Trump says US to impose 15% tariff on South Korean goods
AFP, Published on 31/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States will impose a 15 percent tariff on imports from South Korea, as he touted a "full and complete trade deal" between both countries.
Political crisis threatens South Korea’s tourism, soft power gains
Reuters, Published on 12/12/2024
» SEOUL - From plastic surgery clinics to tour firms and hotel chains, South Korea's hospitality sector is wary of the potential impact of a protracted political crisis, as some overseas travellers cancel trips following last week's brief bout of martial law.
Iran cases surge, new Malaysia, Singapore infections: Virus update
Bloomberg and online reporters, Published on 01/03/2020
» Four new infections were reported in Malaysia and Singapore after Thailand, the United States and Australia recorded their first deaths caused by the coronavirus and cases in Iran and South Korea jumped by 376 but the number of new deaths fell in the epicentre of Hubei, China.
US job creation surges in January
AFP, Published on 08/02/2020
» WASHINGTON: The US economy saw an explosion of new hiring in January, possibly helped by mild weather but nonetheless getting the year off to an impressive start, according to key government data released Friday.
Equity sell-off goes viral, gold gains
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 01/02/2020
» Recap: Most Asian equity indices tumbled yesterday as the rising death toll from the coronavirus outbreak in China rattled investors' nerves, with human transmission seen in other countries including Britain, South Korea and Thailand. Gold prices rallied as investors sought refuge amid a global pandemic.
Virus worries keep regional investors on edge
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 25/01/2020
» Recap: Emerging market assets stabilised following a roller-coaster week marked by rising concern about the coronavirus outbreak in China. While the World Health Organization said there was no need to declare a global health emergency, Southeast Asian indices ended lower yesterday.
Global bourses rise on trade truce; SET tops 1,600
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 18/01/2020
» Recap: Riskier assets were in demand worldwide as Chinese economic growth data, along with easing trade tensions with the US, sent the MSCI world equity index up 0.2% and further into record territory.
US Senate approves new North American trade deal
AFP, Published on 17/01/2020
» WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to approve a new North American trade pact, handing President Donald Trump a second trade win in as many days just as his impeachment trial was set to begin.
US, China sign 'momentous' trade deal
AFP, Published on 16/01/2020
» WASHINGTON: After nearly two years of conflict between the world's top two economic powers, the United States and China signed a trade truce on Wednesday, letting businesses around the globe breathe a sigh of relief.
US, China set to sign vital trade truce
AFP, Published on 15/01/2020
» WASHINGTON: The world's two dominant economic powers, the United States and China, are poised to sign a trade truce Wednesday that will allow businesses around the globe to breathe a sigh of relief.