Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Economy
Chinese business in Vietnam struggles with Trump tariffs uncertainty
Vietnam (AFP) - A year ago Zhang Chundong helped the firm he manages expand into Vietnam, part of a wave...
S. Korea’s economy shrinks in first quarter as trade war hits exports
Seoul (AFP) - South Korea's economy unexpectedly contracted 0. 1 percent in the first three months of this year, the...
Americans wary of Trump’s economic about-faces
Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump's various U-turns are leaving Americans disillusioned -- especially after he was elected on vows...
Americans wary of Trump’s economic about-faces
Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump's various U-turns are leaving Americans disillusioned -- especially after he was elected on vows...
S. Korea’s economy shrinks in first quarter as trade war hits exports
Seoul (AFP) - South Korea's economy unexpectedly contracted 0. 1 percent in the first three months of this year, the...
Australia to stockpile critical minerals in strategic reserve
Sydney (AFP) - Australia will stockpile critical minerals in a new strategic reserve, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday, as...
Bessent says ‘no currency targets’ in Japan tariff talks
Washington (AFP) - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that Washington has "no currency targets" in its talks with...
Chinese business in Vietnam struggles with Trump tariffs uncertainty
Vietnam (AFP) - A year ago Zhang Chundong helped the firm he manages expand into Vietnam, part of a wave...
12 US states sue over Trump’s tariffs
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) - A coalition of 12 American states filed a lawsuit Wednesday to challenge the Trump...
Trump seeks ‘fair deal’ with China but pathway unclear
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump on Wednesday played up prospects of a "fair deal" on trade with China,...
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