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China, EU talks could pave the way for price resolution

EU, China to look into setting minimum prices on electric vehicles, EU says

BERLIN, Germany: Talks between the EU and China could pave the way for a shift from tariffs to minimum price agreements on Chinese...

Tesla stops China Orders for US-made models amid trade tensions

Tesla stops taking new orders in China for two US-made models

BEIJING, China: Tesla has halted new orders in China for its two U.S.-made premium models as trade tensions between Washington and...

Wall Street marches higher on Trump tariffs reprieve

Dow Jones closes 312 points higher Monday as stocks recover

NEW YORK, New York - Automakers and tech companies helped to lift U.S, stock indices Monday as stock markets around the world saw a...

India seeks to fast-track US trade deal after tariff pause

India seeks quick US trade deal as Trump tariffs paused

NEW DELHI, India: India is pushing to fast-track a trade agreement with the United States following a temporary pause on new tariffs,...

Vietnam to crack down on rerouted Chinese goods to avoid US tariffs

Facing Trump tariffs, Vietnam eyes crackdown on some China trade

HANOI, Vietnam: Vietnam is preparing a series of trade enforcement measures as it scrambles to shield itself from sweeping U.S. tariffs,...

AI boom drives TSMC revenue to record highs

TSMC's first-quarter revenue surges 42 percent, slightly ahead of forecasts

TAIPEI, TAIWAN: A strong push from artificial intelligence demand lifted TSMC's quarterly revenue to new highs, with the chipmaker...

Aurora's driverless trucks to tackle tough weather post Texas launch

Aurora plans self-driving trucks in harsh weather after launch

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania: Aurora Innovation says its driverless trucks will eventually be equipped to handle tough weather conditions,...

US Treasury to ease regulatory burden on small banks

Bessent says US Treasury to take stronger role in bank regulation

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Treasury will step more firmly into bank regulation to ensure better balance and less burdensome oversight,...

White House Plans New Push to Boost US coal amid AI energy surge

Bloomberg: Trump order looks to tap coal for powering data centers

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The White House is preparing a new directive aimed at reviving domestic coal production as energy demands surge from...

Universal plans major theme park north of London

Universal to open first British theme park near London

LONDON, UK: Universal is setting its sights on Britain as the next destination for its global theme park expansion, marking a major...

Tesla enters Saudi market amid EV push and lingering tensions

In Saudi debut, Tesla faces desert heat, but no Musk protests

RIYADH/DUBAI: Tesla entered the Saudi Arabian market this week, taking on a country with ambitious electric vehicle goals but limited...

Wall Street volatile as Trump leads world on path to GFC II

World financial markets in turmoil, investors already missing Biden

NEW YORK, New York - U.S, and global financial markets were in crisis Friday as China increased its tariffs on the U.S. to 125 percent,...

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...

China orders its airlines to dump Boeing - Bloomberg

China orders its airlines to dump Boeing - Bloomberg

The trade war with the US has led to the cost of jets and parts from the aerospace giant to more than double for Chinese carriers ...

China orders its airlines to dump Boeing Bloomberg

China orders its airlines to dump Boeing  Bloomberg

The trade war with the US has led to the cost of jets and parts from the aerospace giant to more than double for Chinese carriers ...

Global trade market for power and hand tools worth USD 100 billion is projected to reach USD 190 billion by 2035

Global trade market for power and hand tools worth USD 100 billion is projected to reach USD 190 billion by 2035

New Delhi [India], April 15 (ANI): The global trade market for power and hand tools, currently valued at approximately USD 100 billion,...

IMF flags judicial inefficiencies as key barrier to foreign investment in Pakistan

IMF flags judicial inefficiencies as key barrier to foreign investment in Pakistan

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 15 (ANI): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has voiced concerns over obstacles deterring foreign investment...

Retail inflation in March fell to 3.34 per cent, food inflation declined to 2.69 %

Retail inflation in March fell to 3.34 per cent, food inflation declined to 2.69 %

New Delhi [India], April 15 (ANI): Retail inflation in the month of March fell to 3.34 per cent from 3.61 in February, according to...

Gates of Badrinath, Kedarnath temples to open on May 4 and 2

Gates of Badrinath, Kedarnath temples to open on May 4 and 2

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 15 (ANI): The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has begun preparations for the upcoming...

EU working for war Kremlin

EU working for war  Kremlin

Brussels is pushing military aid for Kiev as Moscow and Washington try to achieve peace in the Ukraine conflict, Dmitry Peskov has...

Canton Fair kicks off with record number of export exhibitors

Canton Fair kicks off with record number of export exhibitors

People visit the 137th edition of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 15, 2025....

India to tour Bangladesh in August, play ODIs, T20Is

India to tour Bangladesh in August, play ODIs, T20Is

Dhaka [Bangladesh], April 15 (ANI): India will be playing Bangladesh for a white-ball series, featuring three ODIs and T20Is each from...

There are both concerns and opportunities over reciprocal tariffs: Commerce Secretary

There are both concerns and opportunities over reciprocal tariffs: Commerce Secretary

New Delhi [India], April 15 (ANI): Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal on Tuesday said that reciprocal tariffs are both a challenge and...

Indian stock markets end higher on global cues, US tech tariff relief boosts sentiment

Indian stock markets end higher on global cues, US tech tariff relief boosts sentiment

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 15 (ANI): Indian stock markets on Tuesday ended on a strong note, driven by favourable global cues,...

Indian and American trade delegations to begin discussions on a Bilateral Trade Agreement this week

Indian and American trade delegations to begin discussions on a Bilateral Trade Agreement this week

New Delhi [India], April 15 (ANI): Indian and American trade delegations are set to begin discussions on a Bilateral Trade Agreement...

Sensex to touch 82,000 by December 2025, Morgan Stanley lowers earlier target of 93,000

Sensex to touch 82,000 by December 2025, Morgan Stanley lowers earlier target of 93,000

New Delhi [India], April 15 (ANI): Global brokerage firm Morgan Stanley has revised its target for India's benchmark stock index, BSE...

EU eyeing legal loopholes to ditch Russian gas contracts FT

EU eyeing legal loopholes to ditch Russian gas contracts  FT

Officials in Brussels are reportedly considering invoking a force majeure clause to avoid paying compensation to Moscow The EU is...

China issues wanted notices for 3 alleged US agents over suspected cyberattacks during Winter Games

China issues wanted notices for 3 alleged US agents over suspected cyberattacks during Winter Games

Beijing [China], April 15 (ANI): China has accused the United States of cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure sectors in its...

Tech shapes travel in 2025 as Indians seek unique experiences and value: Report

Tech shapes travel in 2025 as Indians seek unique experiences and value: Report

New Delhi [India], April 15 (ANI): Indian travelers are prioritising unique experiences, value, and intentional planning for their...

Europe cannot be permanent security vassal of US Vance

Europe cannot be permanent security vassal of US  Vance

The continent radically underinvests in security, and that has to change, the vice president has said Europe cannot remain a permanent...

EU state amends constitution to ban gay parades

EU state amends constitution to ban gay parades

Hungarian MPs have passed changes declaring that childrens rights to moral development supersede the right to peaceful assembly The...

Trump aides clash on trusting Moscow - WSJ

Trump aides clash on trusting Moscow - WSJ

Russia maintains that Ukraine is the side that stands in the way of a peace deal ...

Trump aides clash on trusting Moscow WSJ

Trump aides clash on trusting Moscow  WSJ

Russia maintains that Ukraine is the side that stands in the way of a peace deal US President Donald Trump's senior advisers disagree...

Services a major driving force behind China's consumption growth: report

Services a major driving force behind China's consumption growth: report

A robot poses during the 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) at the China National Convention Center in Beijing,...

Column: Closer Cambodia-China ties chart path toward shared future

Column: Closer Cambodia-China ties chart path toward shared future

An aerial drone photo taken on July 14, 2024 shows the National Road 71C in Tbong Khmum province, Cambodia. (Photo by Nitola/Xinhua)The...

Brussels' Sanctions Backup Plan; Visa-Free Travel Rules Face Overhaul

Brussels' Sanctions Backup Plan; Visa-Free Travel Rules Face Overhaul

Welcome to Wider Europe, RFE/RL's new newsletter focusing on the key issues concerning the European Union, NATO, and other institutions...

EU issuing US-bound staff with burner phones FT

EU issuing US-bound staff with burner phones  FT

The new guidance reportedly aims to help officials protect their personal and professional data amid spying fears The EU has advised...

Growth momentum in residential sector will continue in coming months: CBRE

Growth momentum in residential sector will continue in coming months: CBRE

New Delhi [India], April 15 (ANI): Growth momentum in the residential housing sector will continue in coming months according to a...

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GM to press pause on EV van production in Ontario
GM to halt EV van production in Ontario to adjust for market demand

DETROIT, Michigan: General Motors is hitting pause on production of its BrightDrop electric vans in Ontario, Canda, citing the need...


China, EU talks could pave the way for price resolution
EU, China to look into setting minimum prices on electric vehicles, EU says

BERLIN, Germany: Talks between the EU and China could pave the way for a shift from tariffs to minimum price agreements on Chinese...


Tesla stops China Orders for US-made models amid trade tensions
Tesla stops taking new orders in China for two US-made models

BEIJING, China: Tesla has halted new orders in China for its two U.S.-made premium models as trade tensions between Washington and...


Wall Street marches higher on Trump tariffs reprieve
Dow Jones closes 312 points higher Monday as stocks recover

NEW YORK, New York - Automakers and tech companies helped to lift U.S, stock indices Monday as stock markets around the world saw a...


India seeks to fast-track US trade deal after tariff pause
India seeks quick US trade deal as Trump tariffs paused

NEW DELHI, India: India is pushing to fast-track a trade agreement with the United States following a temporary pause on new tariffs,...


Vietnam to crack down on rerouted Chinese goods to avoid US tariffs
Facing Trump tariffs, Vietnam eyes crackdown on some China trade

HANOI, Vietnam: Vietnam is preparing a series of trade enforcement measures as it scrambles to shield itself from sweeping U.S. tariffs,...


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