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The Trump Administration and China's Commerce Ministry have extended their tariff truce till November 10, giving both sides greater time to discuss concerns about trade and other issues
"Japan needs a stable coalition.. [or] it's impossible to pursue consistent policies," an LDP heavyweight said, so it was best "to seek a coalition partner under a new leader."
China's exports to the US fell 22% last month from 2024, while shipments to ASEAN rose 17% over the same period, customs data showed on Thursday
The US says it is talking to officials in the Cook Islands – halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand – after island chiefs signed partnership agreements with China
A preliminary estimate by insurance giant Swiss Re said losses from natural catastrophes soared in the first half of 2025
The solar sector lost $60 billion last year with over 40 solar firms delisted, acquired or now bankrupt; and another third of production lines are earmarked for downsizing
Sales of China-made Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, including exports to Europe and other markets, were down 5.2% from June, China's car association said on Monday
Polysilicon companies are in talks about buying up and shutting down a third of China's solar panelmakers, but they need $7 billion
After announcing a 25% tariff on Indian imports, Trump posted stinging remarks on social media about its high tariffs and slandering its "dead economy". Other countries in the Asia-Pacific fared much better.
South Korea agreed to invest $350 billion in the United States in projects selected by Trump and to purchase energy products worth $100 billion under their trade framework deal
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Transport InsightsAnglo-American Puts World’s Biggest Hydrogen Truck to WorkMining giant Anglo-American has unveiled a prototype of what it says is the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mining truck
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Energy InsightsDoes US Warning to India Point to More Russian Oil Restrictions?The US state department says it is aware of talks between Russia and India concerning the purchase of oil. It has no objection to India buying Russian oil, provided it buys at discount
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Market InsightsKazakhstan Unrest Poses Risks for World EconomyHundreds of people have died and thousands have been detained in Kazakhstan during the worst violence seen in the Central Asian nation since it became independent in the early 1990s. The unrest in Kazakhstan poses risks for energy markets, and even cryptocurrencies.
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