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Beijing has drawn up new rules to target tax evasion among small refiners, plus the EC is threatening to impose sanctions on Chinese refineries that take Russian oil
The move – seen as a bid to placate the US and protect jobs – will increase tariffs on $52 billion worth of imports in sectors such as textiles, steel and automotive
Toyota Motor plans to start making two battery-powered sport utility vehicles at its US factory in Kentucky, a person with knowledge of the plan has revealed
The US trade representative for South Asia, Brendan Lynch, will be in New Delhi for one day of talks on Tuesday...
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Nvidia’s Latest AI Chip For China Finds Few Takers16 Sep 2025
The RTX6000D is being seen as expensive for what it does, especially as its performance lags compared to better Nvidia chips available in China's grey markets...
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US Keen to Control More Ports, Cut China’s ‘Maritime Advantage’16 Sep 2025
The US is anxious to boost Western control of ports around the world, as China's huge expansion in shipping and ports is seen as a dangerous 'maritime advantage'...
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US Pharma Lobbying Trump Against Severe Anti-China Curbs — NYT15 Sep 2025
Restrictions on experimental treatments will likely have a significant impact on pharmaceutical companies which have, in recent years, bought up rights to experimental drugs created in China...
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...
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The West Needs a Better Attitude Toward Global South: EU Leader04 Sep 2025
Finnish president Alexander Stubb warns Washington and his EU colleagues that if they don't treat India and Global South nations better, “we will lose” the fight for global influence...
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Shell Companies Are ‘Getaway Cars,’ Dirty Money Watchdog Says03 Sep 2025
Head of the Financial Action Task Force says countries around the world must eliminate the problem of shell companies - or face greater monitoring. Countries in SE Asia seen as likely targets....
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China Keen to Begin Mining in Afghanistan This Year, Taliban Says20 Aug 2025
China's foreign minister Wang Yi discussed mining and Belt and Road projects, the Afghan Taliban said on Wednesday; approach comes after return of 1.5m refugees this year...
The takeover of app's operations in the US will take 30 to 45 days, but Oracle will retain its role managing the collection of TikTok's data and software updates, CNBC has said...
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China Aiming to Double Battery Storage, Holds First Solar Auction16 Sep 2025
Chinese officials have unveiled a plan to double the country's storage capacity for 'new energy' to 180 gigawatts (GW) by 2027....
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China Targets US Chip Sector With Probes Into Nvidia, ‘Dumping’15 Sep 2025
Analysts said China's latest moves — particularly against Nvidia — were likely timed to give Beijing greater clout in trade talks with US officials, but they ended on Monday....
Trump told European officials they should put big tariffs on China to force Russia to end the Ukraine war but the EC is upset at drones flying into Poland, a NATO state, and is now looking at sanctions on independent Chinese refineries...
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Nepal PM Oli Ousted by ‘Gen Z’ Protests Over Corruption, Jobs10 Sep 2025
A move to shut down major social media sites sparked deadly protests and riots that led to the burning of the parliament and forced Nepal's prime minister to resign...
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Trump Allows Tariff Exemption for ‘Partners’ on Metals, Pharma08 Sep 2025
Latest order offers tariff exemptions to trading partners that strike deals on exports such as nickel, gold and other metals, plus pharmaceutical compounds and chemicals...
Trade officials confirm TikTok agreement after Trump reveals deal on a 'certain' company that would make young people in America 'very happy.'...
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Hyundai Raid: How A Visa Loophole Landed Korean Workers In Trouble09 Sep 2025
South Korean firms have often struggled to obtain the necessary visas to bring in specialists for their high-tech plants in the US. So they've been using a visa 'grey zone'...
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Japan’s Topix Hits Record Peak, Yen Sinks as PM Ishiba Resigns08 Sep 2025
Japan's markets soar on expectation PM's successor will boost government spending. Yen slips, while bonds were firm....
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