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Laos and the Republic of Korea (ROK) upgraded their bilateral ties to a comprehensive partnership in December 2025, strengthening cooperation…
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A selloff in tech megacaps dented US stocks as traders trimmed risky bets at the start of the final week…
Trump suddenly sounds a lot like Biden on the economy
President Donald Trump never misses an opportunity to criticize his predecessor about the economy, alleging former President Joe Biden caused…
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Next year may mark a turning point for the US housing market. After several years in a deep freeze, with…
Tariffs Unravel India’s Dream of Challenging China in Toymaking
Three years ago, Vijendra Babu opened India’s largest toy factory, a two-story building with enough space to play 11 football…
Trade Deal With India: Kiwi PM Hails, Foreign Minister Rails!
India and New Zealand have formally concluded a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant milestone in India’s expanding…
China Revises Foreign Trade Law to Safeguard National Interests
China’s legislature approved revisions to the country’s foreign trade law, incorporating provisions to safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests,…
China Signals Sustained Fiscal Support for Growth in 2026 Plan
China pledged to broaden its fiscal spending base in 2026, signaling sustained government support to drive growth in a challenging…
Fed Should Lower Rates If the Market Does Well, Trump Claims
Donald Trump said he expects his Federal Reserve chair to lower interest rates if the economy is doing well, the…
How the 2025 Central Economic Work Conference Shapes China’s Economic Development
The Central Economic Conference was held in Beijing on Wednesday and Thursday, December 10 and 11, 2025, to discuss all…