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'We're taking it back.' Trump's comments on the Panama Canal spur pushback from Panama
MEXICO CITY — President Trump said Monday that the United States would reassert control over the Panama Canal, the strategic, U.S.-built…
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News Analysis: Once again, the world sizes up a Trump presidency
WASHINGTON — As Donald Trump takes the oath of office Monday for the second time, the world is watching with a mix of fascination,…
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China used more coal power last year in blow to climate efforts
CHINA’S fossil fuel power plants increased generation to a record last year, as the boom in clean energy failed to keep pace with surging…
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Trump's tariffs brought China and Mexico closer. Will his second term change that?
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The last time Donald Trump was president, he imposed a slew of tariffs on China that upended global trade. He’s…
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China discusses sale of TikTok US to Elon Musk as one possible option
CHINESE officials are evaluating a potential option that involves Elon Musk acquiring the US operations of TikTok if the company fails to…
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China’s vehicle export growth set to slow in 2025: CAAM data
China's vehicle export growth is expected to temper to 5.8%, reaching 6.2 million units this year, a significant deceleration from the…
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BMW sales slide after brake fault recall, China demand slump
BMW car sales slipped last year as a costly recall compounded a slump in demand in China that’s hit Germany’s automakers hard. Sales of…
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China vehicle export growth to slow in 2025, association data shows
CHINA’S vehicle exports are expected to grow 5.8 per cent to 6.2 million units this year, cooling from a 19.3 per cent increase in 2024,…
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China flags more policy measures to bolster renminbi
CHINA announced more tools to support its weak currency on Monday (Jan 13), unveiling plans to park more US dollars in Hong Kong to…
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iPhone loses global market share with Apple AI absent in China
APPLE sold fewer iPhones and lost ground to Chinese rivals last year, reflecting the absence of Apple Intelligence in its largest market…
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Goldman strategists see tumbling China stocks rising 20% in 2025
GOLDMAN Sachs strategists are sticking to their bullish stance on Chinese stocks despite an ongoing rout, predicting that benchmarks will…
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Will 2025 herald an IPO revival in China?
PRIVATE equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) funds in China had another gloomy year in 2024, but many in the industry are hoping that a…
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Report on China's new fleet of barges drops amid Taiwan invasion fears
A report published by the Naval News on Friday that China is building a fleet of barges suitable for amphibious landings amid fears of a…
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China turns to humanoid robots to support its expanding elderly population
In order to address demographic challenges, China has announced the inclusion of humanoid robots in its elderly care services. The…
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China has ample fiscal space to bolster growth this year
BEIJING (Reuters) - China has ample fiscal policy space and tools to support economic growth this year and it will step up spending to…
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AmberCycle forges alliances to boost circular textile production in China
The collaboration with Shenghong aims to upscale the production of regenerated filament yarns using cycora, a material developed by…
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Mercedes-Benz car sales drop as China, EV slump take toll
MERCEDES-Benz Group car sales dipped last year as the German luxury-auto maker struggled with weak demand for pricey models in China and…
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Tesla launches redesigned Model Y in China, seeking to fend off rivals
TESLA launched a new version of the Model Y, its best-selling car, in China on Friday (Jan 10), hoping that a redesigned exterior and…
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Uniqlo operator posts higher Q1 profit despite sluggish China results
THE operator of the Uniqlo global clothing chain reported first quarter results on Thursday (Jan 9) that trailed analyst forecasts as a…
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2-GW Gas-Fired Plant With GE Vernova Turbines Now Online in China
GE Vernova and Harbin Electric said a 2-GW natural gas-fired power plant has entered commercial operation in China, providing power to…
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German prosecutors indict three people alleged of spying for China
German prosecutors have indicted three people of spying for China by obtaining information about military technology on behalf of China's…
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China car sales maintain growth pace in 2024, EV and hybrid sales hit record
CHINA’S car sales maintained their growth pace in 2024 as sales of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in the world’s largest auto…
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Stocks to watch: Suntec Reit, China Everbright Water, Tan Chong International
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Jan 9): Suntec Real Estate…
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China Everbright issues first tranche of medium-term notes for 2025
CHINA Everbright Water has issued its first tranche of medium-term notes (MTNs) for 2025 with a principal amount of 1.5 billion yuan…