South Korea Joins Digital Economy Partnership, Boosting Global Digital Trade Initiatives
South Korea joins the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA), boosting global digital trade initiatives.
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Canada Explores Raising Tariffs on Chinese EVs Following US Move Against China: Report
Canada is reportedly exploring raising tariffs on Chinese-produced electric vehicles (EVs) following the US decision to impose higher levies on these imports.
Japan's SoftBank Is Harnessing the Power of AI to Prevent Customer Harassment by 'Softening' Angry Callers' Voices
Japan's SoftBank Corp. is banking on AI to tone down the voices of irate customers to help call center workers deal with such clients...
IMF Criticizes Joe Biden's Ramping Up Chinese Import Tariffs, Says US Should Work With China to Resolve Disputes
The IMF is urging the US to maintain its open trade system instead of imposing new punitive duties on goods from China...
US Blocks Imports From 26 More Chinese Companies Tied to Uyghur Forced Labor
The US has announced it blocked imports from 26 Chinese cotton traders or warehouse facilities tied to Uyghur forced labor...
Garuda Indonesia's Boeing 747 Makes Emergency Landing Due to Engine Fire
An engine of Garuda Indonesia Flight 1105, a Boeing 747-400 carrying M...
China's Nio Unveils First Car of New Brand 'Onvo' That'll Be About $4,000 Cheaper Than Tesla's Best-Selling Model Y
China's EV maker Nio has introduced the first vehicle from its new bud...
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Joe Biden Says 'Xenophobia' Hinders China, Japan, and India's Economic Growth as US Benefits From Migration
President Joe Biden said "xenophobia" among countries like China, Japan, and India is impeding their economic growth, contrasting it with the US, which he claimed benefits from migration.
US Accuses Russia of Quietly Shipping Refined Petroleum to North Korea at Levels Violating UN Cap
The US has revealed that Russia has been discreetly supplying refined petroleum to North Korea at levels that seem to exceed UN Security Council limits.
Gold Scams on the Rise in China — Thousands Got Duped Into Buying Expensive Fake Jewelry
China is grappling with a rise in gold scams amid strong interest in the precious metal as an alternative investment.
Microsoft Increasing Presence in Southeast Asia With Substantial AI Investments in Thailand and Malaysia
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella made big investments in Thailand and Malaysia and other initiatives to expand its Southeast Asian footprint and advance AI technologies.
Joe Biden Administration Sanctions Hundreds of Companies to Choke Russia's Supplies of Military Technology
The administration of President Joe Biden has announced nearly 300 new sanctions targeting international suppliers of military equipment technology accused of helping Russia in its war against Ukraine
Report: China Damages Philippine Vessel in Disputed South China Sea Shoal
The incident, which damaged a canopy on the Philippine Coastguard BRP Bagacay, occurred just outside Scarborough Shoal.
China’s Firms Reportedly Go Underground on Russia Payments to Avoid US Sanctions
Chinese firms operating in the Russian market are looking for alternate ways to facilitate trade with its northern neighbor, as they can no longer rely on large banks to finance such transactions.
Apple Secures Top Spot as Singapore's Best Employer for 2024, Google Ranks Second
The survey results also showed that being unhappy with work-life balance led more employees to leave their jobs.
China Passes Tariff Law, Extending Exemptions on US Products Until November 30
The Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced Monday that China will continue to exempt some US imports from extra taxes until the end of November this year.
