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Xi Jinping begins meetings with Community Party members
China's president hits the road to sell CPC's code of conduct

BEIJING, China -- The Communist Party of China has launched a four-month campaign to urge its around 100 million members to bolster...

Nissan eyes manufacturing shift to dodge US Tariffs
Nissan considers transferring some domestic production to US

TOKYO, Japan: Nissan may soon make a strategic shift in its manufacturing operations, according to a new report from Japan's Nikkei...

Japan’s auto industry at risk from new US tariffs, says UN agency
UN agency: Japan could lose $17 billion in car exports from US tariffs

GENEVA, Switzerland: Japan's car industry is facing a multibillion-dollar blow as sweeping U.S. auto tariffs threaten its largest export...

Philippines says F-16 purchase not targeting China, any others
Philippines defends F-16 purchase, says no threat to others

MANILA, Philippines: A Philippine security official stated that acquiring F-16 fighter jets from the United States will not harm any...

India’s jewellery exports hit by US tariffs
With US tariffs, India's jewellery exports set for sharp decline

MUMBAI, India: India's jewellery exporters are facing their toughest year in over a decade as fresh U.S. tariffs threaten to cut off...

Mitsubishi eyes role in Alaska’s LNG export project
Japan's Mitsubishi may consider investing in Alaska LNG project

TOKYO, Japan: Mitsubishi Corp is weighing a potential role in Alaska's ambitious LNG export project, as the Japanese trading giant...

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Airbus teams up with Amazon to boost in-flight connectivity
Airbus signs provisional deal with Amazon on connectivity to airlines

HAMBURG, Germany: Airbus is looking to expand in-flight connectivity options through a new satellite partnership with Amazon, as the...

Thailand shifts trade strategy amid steep US tariffs
Thailand to increase US imports, lower taxes in tariff response

BANGKOK, Thailand: Thailand is adjusting its trade strategy in response to unexpectedly steep U.S. tariffs, moving to soften the economic...

U.S. stock markets slide resumes, major indices tumble
Dow Jones tumbles 1,015 points as volatility returns

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks fell sharply Thursday, wiping out much of the gains that came in the relief rally a day earlier after...

Hollywood pushes for more tax breaks to keep productions in LA
Hundreds rally to bring film and TV production back to Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, California: Over the weekend, hundreds of Hollywood workers, including crew members, producers, and actors, asked California...

EU official warns of harsh impact from new US tariffs
EU: Trump tariffs could slow euro growth by up to 1 percentage point

ATHENS, Greece: As Europe braces for the economic fallout of new U.S. tariffs, a top eurozone official has warned the consequences...

Soaring prices squeeze Bolivian families amid 20-year inflation high
Bolivians tighten belts as new inflation reality bites

LA PAZ, Bolivia: Rising prices are changing daily life for Bolivians, forcing families to cut back as inflation hits its highest levels...

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