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Asian shares up after MSCI announces China weighting boost

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday fueled concerns over trade talks between the United States and China.

Mar 1, 2019

Thai Airways in talks to buy 20% stake in Thai AirAsia

Thai Airways cancels Europe flights due to Pakistani airspace closure

World powers have urged restraint between the two nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours, who have fought three wars over the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir.

Feb 28, 2019

China February factory activity shrinks to three-year low, export orders worst in a decade

The gloomy findings are likely to reinforce views that the world's second-largest economy is still losing steam, after growth last year cooled to a near 30-year low.

Feb 28, 2019

Oil slides as US crude production hits record, Asia factory output weakens

International Brent crude futures were at $66.15 per barrel at 0248 GMT, down 24 cents, or 0.4 percent from their last close.

Feb 28, 2019

An oil tanker unloads crude oil at a crude oil terminal in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, China July 4, 2018.

Oil rises on OPEC-led supply cuts, report of falling U.S. crude inventories

International Brent crude futures were at $65.55 per barrel, up 34 cents, or 0.5 percent from their last close.

Feb 27, 2019

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Trump, Kim bet big on personal relationship at second summit

Many analysts believe North Korea won't commit to significant disarmament unless punishing U.S.-led economic sanctions are eased.

Feb 27, 2019

U.S. Justice Dept will not appeal AT&T, Time Warner merger after court loss

The acquisition had been closely watched in political circles after coming under fire from US.

Feb 27, 2019

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Fake Kim goes as real Kim comes: Vietnam expels Kim Jong Un lookalike

The two real leaders are due to meet in Hanoi on Wednesday and Thursday for their second nuclear summit.

Feb 25, 2019

Chinese firm behind the 'Amazon Coat' hits jackpot in U.S., eschews China

Orolay's success is, however, not just a tale of competitive pricing and a design that found favour with U.S. consumers.

Feb 25, 2019

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Trump delays tariff hike on Chinese goods, citing trade talk progress

The announcement was the clearest sign yet that China and the United States are closing in on a deal to end a months-long trade war that has slowed global growth and disrupted markets.

Feb 25, 2019

U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the Capella Hotel on Sentosa island in Singapore

North Korea's Kim on his way by train to summit with Trump in Vietnam

The two leaders are expected to focus on what elements of North Korea's nuclear programme it might begin to give up, in exchange for U.S. concessions.

Feb 24, 2019

US, China sprint to seal deal ahead of Trump's deadline

The Chinese delegation is scheduled to leave for Beijing on Monday, according to a person familiar with their itinerary.

Feb 24, 2019

Indonesian Minister of Industry, Airlangga Hartarto

Indonesia asks India to cut palm oil tariffs in exchange for sugar imports

Jakarta asked for a 5 percentage point cut in India's import tax to match the tariff of 45 percent New Delhi charges on products from neighbouring Malaysia.

Feb 24, 2019

US-North Korea to seek understanding on denuclearisation at summit

Trump and Kim are set to meet in Vietnam for their second summit in an effort to thaw relations between the former foes and reduce one of the world's biggest nuclear threats.

Feb 22, 2019

South Korea to ban anonymous crypto trading

Cryptocurrency companies use 'backdoor' listings to ease into mainstream

Such purchases, also known as reverse mergers, allow companies to offer shares to the public without the rigors and regulatory scrutiny of a full initial public offering (IPO).

Feb 22, 2019

US-China haggle over toughest issues in trade war talks

If the two sides fail to reach an agreement by March 1, U.S. tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports are set to rise to 25 percent from 10 percent.

Feb 22, 2019

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China's desire for close Iran ties unchanged, Xi says ahead of Saudi prince's visit

China has had to walk a fine line, as it also has close ties with Saudi Arabia's regional foe, Iran.

Feb 21, 2019

Oil ticks over near 2019 highs amid OPEC cuts, but economic slowdown applies brakes

The main factor keeping oil prices from rising even further is soaring U.S. oil production, which rose by more than 2 million bpd last year, to a record 11.9 million bpd.

Feb 21, 2019

Japan manufacturing shrinks for first time since 2016 amid trade war: PMI

U.S.-China trade war is inflicting on Asia's export-reliant economies and global manufacturing.

Feb 21, 2019

Japan's exports fall most in 2 years as China shipments weaken

It was the sharpest annual decline since October 2016, and followed a revised 3.9 percent year-on-year drop last December.

Feb 20, 2019

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