Shanghai, October 17, 2019 - Tesla Inc was added to a government list of approved automotive manufacturers, China’s industry ministry said on Thursday, as...

Treasury Secretary Mnuchin sees tariffs being imposed Dec. 15 if no China trade deal

October 15, 2019

Washington DC, October 15, 2019 - Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Monday that an additional round of tariffs on Chinese imports will likely...

U.S. outlines ‘Phase 1’ trade deal with China, suspends October tariff hike

October 13, 2019

Washington DC, October 13, 2019 - President Donald Trump on Friday outlined the first phase of a deal to end a trade war with...

Malaysia sweetens tax incentives for companies to set up hubs

October 8, 2019

Kuala Lumpur, October 8, 2019 - Malaysia said on Tuesday it would expand tax incentives for companies that use the country as a base...

Slowing U.S. private hiring adds to gloom over economy

October 3, 2019

Washington DC, October 3, 2019 - Hiring by U.S. private employers slowed further in September, suggesting that trade tensions, which have pressured manufacturing, could...

Investors keep their faith in Hong Kong markets despite protests

October 3, 2019

Hong Kong, October 3, 2019 - As anti-government protesters fought pitched battles with police in Hong Kong streets last week, a group of bankers...

Southeast Asia’s Internet economy to hit $100 billion this year: report

October 3, 2019

Singapore, October 3, 2019 - Southeast Asia’s Internet economy was forecast to grow 39% this year to $100 billion as millions of people in...

U.S. consumer spending slows; business investment weak

September 27, 2019

Washington DC, Sept 27, 2019 - U.S. consumer spending barely rose in August and business investment remained weak, suggesting the economy was losing momentum...