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Japan PM expresses disapproval of US latest tariff move
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday expressed strong disapproval of the United States’ latest tariff move, describing President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25% levy on Japanese goods as "truly regrettable." He pledged...
Japan Blasts Trump’s 25 Percent Tariffs as "Truly Regrettable"
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday condemned US President Donald Trump’s announcement to enforce a 25% tariff on Japanese imports as "truly regrettable," pledging to exhaust all efforts to shield Japan’s industries and...
Chinese Firms Accelerate Overseas Mine Acquisitions
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese corporations are purchasing more mining assets abroad than they have in over ten years, aiming to secure vital raw materials as Western nations impose limitations on their investments, a news outlet has revealed. Last year saw the...
China Commemorates 88 Years Since End of Japanese Aggression
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) China observed the 88th anniversary of the outbreak of war with Japan on Monday, according to media. President Xi Jinping, who also leads the Communist Party of China (CPC) as general secretary, honored the fallen in what was described as...
North Coast Communications Opens Asia Office
EIN Presswire
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July 9, 2025
Firm to deliver strategic marketing, communications, and public affairs expertise across Asia with new hub in Manila. MANILA, PHILIPPINES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- North Coast Communications LLC has opened a new Asia Office to provide...
Japan Condemns U.S. Tariffs
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to enforce a 25 percent tariff on imports from Japan, calling the move "truly regrettable" and pledging to do "everything" possible to...
Logistics Market Size Worth USD 23.14 Trillion by 2034 Driven by E-Commerce Growth, Tech Integration, and Government-Led Infrastructure Upgrades
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 9, 2025
Ottawa, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to Precedence Research, the worldwide logistics market size was valued at USD 9.98 trillion in 2024 and is projected to rise from USD 11.23 trillion in 2025 to USD 23.14 trillion by 2034. The...
Trump's government temporary postpones tariffs
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Donald Trump’s administration had boldly pledged to secure “90 deals in 90 days” after it decided to temporarily halt the rollout of what the president termed “reciprocal” tariffs. Yet as the first key deadline of July 9 approaches, the...
Russia recognizes Taliban government in Afghanistan
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has officially recognized the Taliban government in Afghanistan, marking a major geopolitical shift and making it the first major global power to formally engage with the Islamic Emirate since the Taliban seized control in 2021. On...
Macron Urges Europe to Curb Dependence on US, China
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) During a formal address to the British Parliament on Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the need for both the United Kingdom and the broader European continent to lessen their economic and technological reliance on the...
Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China to issue RMB 6 billion sovereign bonds in Macao to support bond market development
Macao Government News
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July 9, 2025
MACAU, July 9 - The Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China and the Macao Special Administrative (MSAR) Government jointly announced today (9 July) that the Central Government will issue sovereign bonds totalling RMB 6 billion to...
Joint announcement of the Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China and the Macao Special Administrative Region Government on RMB-denominated sovereign bond issuance in Macao by the Central Government
Macao Government News
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July 9, 2025
MACAU, July 9 - The Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China and the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government jointly announced today (9 July) the issuance of RMB-denominated sovereign bonds totalling RMB 6 billion in...
China Imposes Five-Year Tariffs on EU Brandy Imports
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) China announced on Friday that it will enforce anti-dumping tariffs and pricing agreements on imported brandy from the European Union for a duration of five years, starting Saturday. This move marks the conclusion of an anti-dumping probe...
Linyi products cultivate foundations for China-Africa trade hub in Angola
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 9, 2025
LINYI, China, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From July 4 to 6, the Linyi Trade City (Angola) High-Quality Products Fair 2025 took center stage at the Angola International Real Estate Trade Fair (FINI 2025). This marked another large-scale...
Asia’s firm has to reshape its plans because of Trump’s tariff
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Tan Yew Kong, who manages operations in Singapore for one of the globe’s major semiconductor producers, compares his company’s work to that of a tailor’s workshop. "We provide the fabric, we provide the cufflinks and everything. You tell...
HERE and Genesys Partner to Tackle Distracted Driving and Deliver Next-Generation Navigation Experiences in India
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 9, 2025
Strategic collaboration brings dynamic maps, real-time traffic updates and integrated safety features to Indian vehicles Partnership supports India’s automotive shift toward software-defined, connected driving experiences Mumbai, India – HERE...
China Imposes Ban on EU Medical Device Imports
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) China on Sunday introduced new curbs on medical device imports from the European Union, escalating tensions following recent trade measures enacted by Brussels, according to media. The Chinese Ministry of Finance stated that these actions...
India wants to become net energy exporter by 2030
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) India is aiming to transform from a major energy importer to a net energy exporter within the next six to seven years, according to Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari. Speaking at a Times of India event, Gadkari emphasized...
China reconsiders recent Russian mega gas pipeline
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) China is showing renewed interest in Russia’s proposed Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, especially in light of recent tensions in the Middle East, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing Chinese government sources. The...
Japan Detains Two U.S. Military Personnel
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Over the weekend, Okinawa police detained two U.S. military personnel on suspicion of assaulting Japanese citizens, according to local media reports on Monday. On Saturday, authorities arrested Tomas Salazar, a 25-year-old airman from the...