China has invested billions in ports around the world. This is why the West is so concerned
On his way to the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro in November, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Peruvian President Dina Boluarte to officially open a new US$3.6 billion (A$5.8 billion) deepwater ...
Yuan Gains With China Proxies as Trump Dials Back Tariff Threats
The yuan advanced alongside currencies sensitive to China’s economy, amid signs that President Donald Trump is dialing back ...
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'Africa Can Drive Industrialisation, Expand Energy Access'
African countries have been urged to collaborate strategically, improve infrastructure, partner with global energy and mining leaders, and invest in human capital to tap into the potential of the ...
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Can Trump Spark a U.S. Natural Gas Boom While Keeping Prices Low?
President Trump’s energy policies, coupled with rising LNG exports and AI-driven power demand, position the U.S. for a potential natural gas boom dependent on market forces.
S-Oil expects steady Q1 refining margin due to less China exports, more demand
South Korea's S-Oil , whose main shareholder is Saudi Aramco , on Friday said it expects steady first-quarter refining margin due to reduced exports from China and increased seasonal demand.
USDA secretary nominee says politics shouldn’t influence California wildfire response
If confirmed, Rollins would take charge of the agency at a time when many farmers have seen their profits plunge and when the Forest Service is joining efforts to fight a wave of wildfires in ...
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USDA pick Rollins to ‘follow and listen’ to farmers on deportations
Brooke Rollins, the nominee for Agriculture secretary, said she would listen to farmers in executing President Trump's deportation policy.
'Collateral damage': How a trade war stands to limit the flow of American whiskey abroad
European tariffs on U.S. whiskey are set to resume in March. It could be devastating for the industry that produces bourbon, rye and other spirits.
Trump's Tariffs Will Make Americans, Mexicans, and Canadians Poorer
President Donald Trump has floated 25 percent tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports, set to take effect on February 1. If implemented, these tariffs ...
Fact check: Trump makes false claims about trade with Canada and Europe in remarks to Davos
President Donald Trump repeated false claims about the US trade relationship with Canada and Europe in virtual Thursday remarks to the World Economic Forum in Davos. He also delivered a smattering of ...
How a trade war stands to limit the flow of American whiskey abroad
European tariffs on U.S. whiskey are set to resume in March. It could be devastating for the industry that produces bourbon, rye and other spirits.
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IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Yemen
The ongoing regional conflict has deepened Yemen’s already acute humanitarian and economic conditions, leading to further contractions in GDP and rising inflation.