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Hong Kong’s wine boom, uncorked

Paulo Pong built Altaya Wines just as HK became Asia’s great wine entrepôt. Now the heyday has faded, tastes are broader...

Iran broke? $25bn oil loss, $350m crypto frozen as militias send money back to IRGC

Arrested tanker Unity with Russian crew up for sale — relative

India arrested the tanker Unity on May 11 as part of financial claims against the shipowner

‘Thai people already poor’: developing nations protest IMF’s austerity call

Coconut farmer Sombat Chuekrod travelled more than 200km (120 miles) to join hundreds on the streets of Bangkok on Frida...

Trump suspends sanctions against Russia under new law until further notice

It does not specify any time limits for these exceptions

Trump orders not to apply sanctions against Russians under new law

The decree says that these exceptions do not apply to other existing US restrictions

Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect

Trump says parts of a new law that aims to punish Moscow for its war against Ukraine are against US national interests.

Trump pauses sanctions package targeted at Russian economy

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targe...

Trump exempts Russia from further sanctions mandated by new law

US president gives Putin a reprieve on threatened energy measures after cutting deal with Moscow to release diesel

Trump exempts Russia from further sanctions mandated by new law

US president gives Putin a reprieve on threatened energy measures after cutting deal with Moscow to release diesel

Trump waives latest Russia sanctions amid growing Ukraine-US tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a broad waiver of sanctions under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran A...

Trump pauses Russian sanctions package after striking diesel deal with Putin

US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeti...

Trump orders not to raise tariffs on Russian goods by 500%

The decree does not specify how long these exceptions will be valid

S. Korea, US hold first 2+2 meeting of finance, monetary

South Korea and the United States held their first "two-plus-two" meeting of finance and monetary policymakers on the si...

SoftBank in talks to buy US security group Allied Universal

Masayoshi Son looks to increase pace of his bets on robotics and AI

Donald Trump waives sanctions, tariffs on purchase of Russian oil and gas

Trump said he had submitted to Congress a certification that issuing such a waiver at this time is in the national inter...

Foreign banks trim China branch networks as low returns test strategy

Almost two decades after gaining permission to conduct yuan business for local clients, foreign-funded banks are still r...

Trump waives 100% tariffs on key buyers of Russian energy

The American leader stated that he made this decision in accordance with section 115(a) of the Graham Act.

Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they were to take effect under new law

By Kanishka Singh and Jasper WardWASHINGTON, Oct 16 - US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is waiving many s...

Trump waives key Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they take effect under new law

By Kanishka Singh and Jasper WardWASHINGTON, Oct 16 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump waived key Russia-related US sanc...

Zelenskiy criticizes Trump's waiver of sanctions on Russia as 'wrong'

By Kanishka Singh and Jasper WardWASHINGTON, Oct 17 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump's decision to waive sanctions ...

Trump touts Hyundai's US$560-mln Georgia investment pledge at campaign rally

US President Donald Trump on Friday highlighted South Korean automotive parts maker Hyundai Transys Inc.'s plan to inves...

US senator hails Hanwha's role in revitalizing American shipbuilding industry

A US senator highlighted on Friday South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Group's growing role in revitalizing the American sh...

US envoy highlights role of S. Korean investment in creating American jobs

US Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel has highlighted the role of South Korean investment in strengthening the US ...

Trump says has no plans to introduce restrictions based on law on sanctions against Russia

This is in the national interests of the United States, the decree says

Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they were to take effect under new law

WASHINGTON, Oct 16 - US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is waiving many sanctions, restrictions and duties...

Trump Waives Russia Energy Tariffs, Sanctions in Graham Law

President Donald Trump waived massive tariffs linked to Russian energy exports mandated in a law that he signed last mon...

U.S. lifts curbs on Mexican airlines after aviation dispute

The U.S. Department of Transportation said the move reflected steps taken by Mexico ‌to address concerns over its compli...

Indonesia stocks sink on MSCI downgrade warning

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Chinese Stocks Turn Biggest Losers as Global AI Trade Stumbles

Chinese firms have emerged as the biggest losers of the faltering global AI trade, a setback for Beijing’s efforts to us...

Congressmen introduce bill to block Russia-US diesel deal

According to the document, the US International Development Finance Corporation is prohibited from participating in any ...

China warns EU not to ‘fantasise’ on trade approach as Brussels confirms new ‘kill switch’

Beijing warned Brussels not to “fantasise” that taking a hard line will force it into concessions, as the bloc confirmed...

Clark Calls for Lower Tariffs, More Legal Immigration

Suzanne Clark, President and CEO of the US Chamber of Commerce, says businesses want greater certainty, including faster...

Global Energy Import Dependence Set to Peak by 2034, Rystad Says

Rystad Energy’s fifth edition of its flagship annual report, Global Energy Scenarios (GES) 2026, finds that global relia...

AI Selloff, Oil & Treasury Yields Pressure Markets

The Close brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closi...

Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal, Explained

Trump announced a new diesel deal with Putin on October 9 to the surprise of many U.S. allies. Experts argue the agreeme...

Brent hits 5-month high above $110 on continued tension in Middle East

Oil prices jump on reports that Saudi Arabia-led forces intercepted and destroyed missiles aimed at important energy hub...

Brent hits 5-month high above $110 on continued tension in Middle East

Oil prices jump on reports that Saudi Arabia-led forces intercepted and destroyed missiles aimed at important energy hub...

US weighs lifting sanctions on Iran's 'shadow fleet' to address surging costs

US weighs lifting sanctions on Iran's 'shadow fleet' to address surging costs The US is considering lifting sanctions on...