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A panel of seven private Japanese economists tentatively declared the economy ended its second-longest boom and entered "recession" in late 2018, suggesting it was struggling long before its more ... ( read original story ...)
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Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso described the yen's recent rise as "rapid" on Friday, signalling concern that a strong currency could add further pain to an export-led economy already in recession ... ( read original story ...)
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William Stevenson was one of the first foreign correspondents to visit the People’s Republic of China. Decades later, despite its transformation, I recognize the same country. ( read original story ...)
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A survey shows China’s manufacturing activity edged up in July and export orders strengthened despite weak U.S. and European demand, in fresh signs the world’s second-largest economy is gradually reco ... ( read original story ...)
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In shutting each other’s consulates, the United States and China have done more than strike symbolic blows in their escalating feud. They’ve also dimmed each other’s ability ... ( read original story ...)
China Celebrates Completion of Rival Sat Navigation System
China is celebrating the completion of its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System that could rival the U.S. Global Positioning System and significantly boost China’s security and geopolitical clout. ( read original story ...)
Limited Cross-Border Access into North-West Syria Placing Strain on Humanitarians to Reach Many in Need, Aid Worker Tells Security Council
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FIFA submits financial assistance to Kazakhstan due to coronavirus pandemic
Kazakhstan, like 210 other member associations will receive monetary compensation in the amount of $1 million and another $ 500,000 for women's football. The released funds will be channeled to the ... ( read original story ...)
Yemen: A humanitarian crisis
More recently, the people of Yemen are being tested with the coronavirus pandemic ... How these South Africans achieved financial freedom in six months Andrew Mlangeni: My heart bleeds for South ... ( read original story ...)