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Stocks rise after Trump says he won't use force in his bid to seize Greenland, while Chinese media urge Europeans to team up with other partners and the EU suspends its trade deal with the US
Takaichi's promises to cut taxes, boost the economy and spending on defence have spooked investors, as Japan has one of the world's biggest debt levels
President's decision to nominate his nephew as a governor of Bank Indonesia has raised concerns about the central bank's independence
The move could irritate US President Donald Trump, who has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on any BRICS nation that tries to bypass the dollar...
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Canada’s Green Light For Chinese EVs Could Give Tesla a Lift19 Jan 2026
Canada will allow up to 49,000 vehicles to be imported annually from China with a tariff of 6.1%. PM Mark Carney said the quota could rise to 70,000 vehicles within 5 years...
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Japanese PM Takaichi to Call Feb 8 Poll on Spending, Defence19 Jan 2026
Takaichi plans to dissolve parliament on Friday ahead of the snap vote on February 8 for all 465 seats in the lower house of parliament...
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Markets Rocked by Trump Tariff Threats to EU Over Greenland19 Jan 2026
The Nikkei and the Hang Seng Indexes fall after Trump's threat to impose tariffs on eight EU nations over bid to take over Greenland - but gold soars to a new high...
Expanding forests in eastern China and restored grasslands in other areas have led to a movement of moisture that scientists are now seeking to comprehend...
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Trump to Host Five Central Asian Leaders, as US Seeks Minerals06 Nov 2025
The US wants to boost its influence in a region dominated by Russia, and courted by China. It is keen to get access to Central Asia's energy and mineral resources....
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India Wins Sanctions Waiver For Iran Port, US Keen For Deal30 Oct 2025
The move, for the port of Chabahar, aims to boost Delhi's effort to enhance trade with Afghanistan and Central Asia. It follows remarks by President Trump this week that he wants to reach a trade deal with India...
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India’s Adani Bans Sanctioned Tankers From Berthing at its Ports11 Sep 2025
Adani has issued multiple orders to block sanctioned tankers at its 14 ports, after the US and EU ramped up threats in regard to imports of Russian oil...
Diversification of trade to Africa, SE Asia and other regions, helps China manage US tariffs, but it also highlights its weak domestic economy, analysts say...
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Chips, AI Take Centre Stage in Taiwan’s ‘Win-Win’ US Tariff Deal16 Jan 2026
A top Taiwan official said the deal would encourage US investment in the island and help 'the extension and expansion' of its technology industry...
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Cybercrimes Now Reaping Trillions of Dollars a Year, UNODC Says16 Jan 2026
The world needs to mount a multinational response to cybercrimes as threats from scam centres and organised gangs are rising, UNODC says...
While many challenges remain for both countries to sustain their pivot to cleaner energy, the decline in coal-power use marks a 'historic moment', researchers say...
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EU-India Free-Trade Deal Could be Signed This Month, Merz Says12 Jan 2026
German government sources said there are high expectations that a deal could be signed at the end of January after "very intensive" talks between Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Modi on Monday...
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India ‘Could Face Higher Tariffs if Russian Oil Buying Continues’05 Jan 2026
US President Donald Trump, who is keen to end the war in Ukraine, warns he can raise tariffs further if India doesn't cut its purchases of oil from Russia; trade deal with Delhi yet to be finalised. ...
Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting. Meanwhile, analysts unsure if Trump will impose a higher tariff on China, plus countries that are US allies. States are also waiting to see if the US will intervene in the crisis...
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Bets on Snap Election Push Japanese Stocks to Record High13 Jan 2026
The Nikkei shot up on Tuesday amid widespread speculation that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will call a snap election, possibly in just a month's time...
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MiniMax Becomes Latest China Tech Firm to Make Bumper Market Debut09 Jan 2026
MiniMax is the second of China's so-called 'AI tigers' to go public, the first being Zhipu AI which made its market debut on Thursday, and also saw solid gains on Friday...
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