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China’s Investment in Cambodia Surpasses $3.4 Billion Mark

Cambodia has seen a strong influx of investment in early 2025, with fixed-asset investments rising to US\$3.4 billion in the first four months...

East & South AsiaEconomy

China signals deeper push to expand high-standard opening-up

China is sending strong signals that it will further expand high-standard opening-up to strengthen its economy and contribute to global growth, despite ongoing...

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Poland Pressures Google Over Israeli Ads Denying Gaza Famine

Poland’s Foreign Ministry has called on Google to take down Israeli-sponsored YouTube advertisements denying famine in Gaza, a move that highlights the growing...

East & South AsiaEconomy

Oil Prices Climb Following Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Refineries

Oil prices rose on Monday as markets weighed the impact of Ukraine’s escalating drone strikes on Russian refineries, raising fears of supply disruptions...

East & South AsiaEconomy

Fresh Phase of US-China Trade Negotiations Begins in Madrid

MADRID – The United States and China began a new round of high-stakes trade negotiations in Madrid on Sunday, with discussions expected to...

East & South AsiaEconomy

Trump Pushes NATO for Unified Ban on Russian Oil to Tighten Economic Pressure

President Donald Trump has called on NATO member states to cease purchasing Russian oil, threatening further energy sanctions unless all allies align on...

East & South AsiaEconomy

US Pushes Allies to Impose Tariffs on China, India for Buying Russian Crude

The U.S. Treasury is urging its G7 and European Union allies to impose “meaningful tariffs” on goods imported from China and India in...

East & South AsiaEconomy

China Tops Global Digital Economy Patents with 500,000 in 2024

Beijing: China has secured the top global position in the number of invention patent grants within the core industries of the digital economy...

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Pakistan Mediates US–Iran Talks Amid Deadlock Over Uranium Enrichment

Islamabad: Pakistan is reportedly playing an active diplomatic role in efforts to bridge differences between the United States and Iran, as tensions continue...

US and Iran came Closer for a deal to End War Amid Ongoing Talks

WASHINGTON: United States and Iranian negotiators have made progress in talks, moving closer to a framework agreement to end the war, US news...

Decision Lies with Washington to Rebuild Trust, Says Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf

Tehran: Following the recent negotiations between Iran and the United States, Iran has presented its official stance, making it clear that Tehran had...