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Asian stocks mixed as tariff fears return, new AI programme emerges
Jan 27, 2025 (AFP)
Traders were also assessing the impact of a new, cheaper Chinese generative AI programme released last week that hit tech firms amid claims it can outperform bi...
China manufacturing activity contracts for first time in four months
Jan 27, 2025 (AFP)
Policymakers have battled to reverse a post-pandemic slump driven by a crisis in the property sector, weak consumption and high government debt. The Purchasing ...
Stock markets build on Trump rally, yen climbs after BoJ cut
Jan 24, 2025 (AFP)
In a much-anticipated speech via video link at the Davos World Forum in Switzerland, Trump pushed for lower interest rates and said he would cut taxes for compa...
Trump says he'd 'rather not' put tariffs on China
Jan 24, 2025 (AFP)
Asked in an interview with Fox News if he could make a deal with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Taiwan and trade, Trump replied: "I can do that because we have so...
Trump tells Davos: make your products in America or pay tariffs
Jan 23, 2025 (AFP)
Since his inauguration on Monday, Trump has said that Washington could impose steep tariffs on major trading partners Canada, Mexico and China as soon as Februa...
Most Asian markets extend AI-fuelled rally
Jan 23, 2025 (AFP)
Shanghai led the winners, eating into year-to-date losses after China unveiled a fresh batch of measures aimed at boosting the country's stock markets as part o...
Markets rise after Trump AI pledge but China tariff fears return
Jan 22, 2025 (AFP)
Software investment giant SoftBank soared more than 10 percent -- leading Tokyo-listed chipmakers higher -- after the American president said it was included in...
China vows to defend 'interests' against Trump tariff threats
Jan 22, 2025 (AFP)
Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House a day after his inauguration, also warned the European Union it could face stiff levies, while taking aim once a...
Trump says EU 'in for tariffs', warns of 10% rate on China
Jan 22, 2025 (AFP)
Trump, who was speaking to reporters at the White House a day after being sworn in, cited the need to rectify the EU's trade imbalances with the United States w...
EU, China warn against trade friction after Trump's return
Jan 21, 2025 (AFP)
Trump will make an online appearance at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland this week, but he has been the elephant in the room for the executives and leade...
EU must be 'pragmatic' with US, 'engage' with China: von der Leyen
Jan 21, 2025 (AFP)
In an opening address to the World Economic Forum in Davos, von der Leyen emphasised cooperation rather than confrontation with Trump, who has promised punitive...
China, EU, Ukraine leaders take Davos stage under Trump shadow
Jan 21, 2025 (AFP)
There will no doubt be a Trump-sized elephant in the rooms at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the Swiss Alpine resort even if some leaders avoid saying his na...
China says hopes for cooperation with US on trade under Trump
Jan 21, 2025 (AFP)
"China is willing to strengthen dialogue and communication with the United States, properly manage differences and expand mutually beneficial cooperation," said...
Asian markets swing as Trump revives tariff fears on taking office
Jan 21, 2025 (AFP)
The new US president's announcement that the country's closest neighbours could be hit with 25 percent levies as soon as February 1 also jolted currency markets...
Markets extend global rally as Trump-Xi talks boost sentiment
Jan 20, 2025 (AFP)
A sense of caution has permeated trading floors ahead of the tycoon's inauguration later in the day after he warned he would impose hefty tariffs on imports, fa...
EU launches new WTO case against China high-tech patent rules
Jan 20, 2025 (AFP)
The European Commission accused China of pressuring innovative European high-tech companies into lowering their fees by allowing its courts to set binding world...
'No money': gloom on Beijing streets as economic growth slows
Jan 17, 2025 (AFP)
Government data on Friday showed the economy grew by five percent in 2024, hitting a much-touted government target but its lowest since 1990 with the exception ...
Thailand seeks to quell fears of Chinese tourists
Jan 17, 2025 (AFP)
Scam compounds have mushroomed in Myanmar's borderlands and are staffed by foreigners who are often trafficked and forced to work, swindling their compatriots i...
Chinese economic growth among slowest in decades
Jan 17, 2025 (AFP)
Beijing has announced in recent months its most aggressive support measures in years in a bid to reignite an economy suffering on multiple fronts, including a p...
US trade envoy finds China's shipbuilding policies warrant 'urgent action'
Jan 17, 2025 (AFP)
The conclusion comes after the USTR launched an investigation last year, responding to a petition by five unions. "Beijing's targeted dominance of these sectors...
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