Philippine business groups condemned the recent harassment faced by the country's military amid South China Sea tensions.
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China Welcomes US Dairy Companies Expanding in Chinese Market
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China Telecom, China Mobile Face US Government Investigations Over Data Misuse Concerns
The United States (US) is investigating China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom over data misuse concerns.
Hong Kong Minister Says Tech can Replace Some of City’s Frontline Civil Servants Amid Layoffs
Several basic frontline jobs in Hong Kong’s civil service would be replaced with technology as part of the city’s efforts to restructure its workforce and make 2,000 positions redundant by the end of 2025.
China, EU Agree to Hold Talks on Planned EV Tariffs Amid Ongoing Tensions
China and the European Union (EU) have agreed to negotiate on proposed tariffs on Chinese EVs amid ongoing tensions.
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Russia's President Vladimir Putin's visit to China last month reportedly secured alternative payment methods for the two nations.
During a visit to North Korea to strengthen economic ties, Russia's President Vladimir Putin gifted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with a Russian-made limousine, a tea set, and artwork.
Bank Indonesia announced that its interest rate was maintained at 6.25% for a second month in a row since April despite the weakening of the rupiah.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang's visit to Malaysia includes plans to integrate the East Coast Rail Link with regional projects, boosting China's Belt and Road initiative in Southeast Asia.
The Vietnamese finance ministry is considering offering cash rewards to individuals offering tips to authorities in helping them track down corrupt government officials.
Adidas has initiated an investigation into allegations of large-scale bribery and embezzlement by senior staff in China, following a whistleblower complaint that claimed millions of euros were involved.
A senior citizen in India has succumbed to injuries after being brutally attacked for money by a group of youngsters.
Germany is urging China to take decisive steps regarding tariffs on imported electric vehicles (EVs).
The United States (US) has returned $156 million to Malaysia, which was recovered from assets seized in investigations into a global corruption scheme involving the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) state fund.
