TRADE WARS - INDO DAILY

Canada signals further tariffs on Chinese tech, minerals

Sep 10, 2024 (AFP)

The announcement of a 30-day public consultation on the proposed measures comes on the heels of 100 percent tariffs levied on imports of Chinese electric vehicl...

Spanish PM Sanchez in China to meet Xi, boost trade

Sep 09, 2024 (AFP)

Speaking at a forum in Beijing, Sanchez hailed "strong ties" between China and Spain. "Even on those issues where our positions do not fully coincide, we mainta...

China tells US it presents 'opportunity' not 'threat': ministry

Sep 07, 2024 (AFP)

Trade is one of the many areas of friction between the world's two leading powers, along with rivalry in technology and tensions in the South China Sea and over...

Chad's president arrives in Hungary for state visit

Sep 07, 2024 (AFP)

Hungarian government spokesman Zoltan Kovacs posted photos on X of Deby Itno arriving at Budapest airport. During his state visit, he is expected to meet Prime ...

China says seeking WTO talks with Canada over EV, steel tariffs

Sep 06, 2024 (AFP)

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced tariffs last month of 100 percent on Chinese EVs and 25 percent on Chinese steel and aluminium products, accusi...

Asian markets swing as traders prepare for US jobs data

Sep 06, 2024 (AFP)

As a rollercoaster week drew to a close, debate centred on the Federal Reserve's plans for interest rates when it meets in less than a fortnight, with most obse...

Finland blocks non-EU property purchases

Sep 06, 2024 (AFP)

Finnish Defence Minister Antti Hakkanen rejected six permits for real estate transactions requested by non-EU and European Economic Area (EEA) buyers from Russi...

Asian markets rebound from sell-off but US data keps traders wary

Sep 05, 2024 (AFP)

Equities on Wednesday endured the most tumultuous day since early August after a weak read on US factory activity combined with a collapse in tech firms to caus...

Markets plunge with Wall Street after Nvidia rout, weak US data

Sep 04, 2024 (AFP)

The sight of investors running to the hills sparked memories of the brief but tumultuous sell-off at the start of August that was partly fuelled by a big miss o...

US ex-official charged with selling influence to China for cash, duck

Sep 04, 2024 (AFP)

The woman, Linda Sun, allegedly sought to broker meetings between Chinese and New York officials, while working to thwart such meetings with Taiwanese officials...

Putin says expects China's Xi at BRICS summit in Russia

Sep 04, 2024 (AFP)

Putin has looked to the Chinese leader for support since the Ukraine conflict began, with the two boosting trade to record highs as Russia faces heavy economic ...

US climate envoy John Podesta to visit China this week: state media

Sep 03, 2024 (AFP)

The two officials will "have an in-depth exchange of views on practical cooperation," state broadcaster CCTV said. They will also discuss "their respective dome...

Eco-friendly French cargo ship revives sail power

Sep 03, 2024 (AFP)

But with the Anemos, the world's largest cargo sail ship, a French company is seeking to revive the eco-friendly and cost-effective technology to become a regul...

Asian markets drift lower ahead of key US figures, eyes on China

Sep 03, 2024 (AFP)

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates at its next meeting this month but close attention is being paid to Friday's non-farm payrolls (NFP...

Stock markets mostly fall on China woes

Sep 02, 2024 (AFP)

Investor sentiment was jolted by worries over China's economy after a report showed activity in the country's manufacturing sector contracted for a fourth conse...

China manufacturing contracts for fourth straight month

Aug 31, 2024 (AFP)

China is facing a crisis in its vast real estate sector as well as lackluster confidence among households and businesses, which is hindering consumption, while ...

Asian markets rally on US data after Dow hits record on Wall St

Aug 30, 2024 (AFP)

With the much-hyped earnings report from bellwether chip titan Nvidia now in the rearview mirror, traders are once again able to concentrate on economic matters...

Chinese property developer Vanke posts losses of $1.4 billion

Aug 30, 2024 (AFP)

Vanke was the second-largest developer in China last year in terms of sales, according to specialist firm CRIC. The company reported net losses of 9.9 billion y...

Spanish PM to visit China amid EU trade standoff

Aug 30, 2024 (AFP)

Sanchez's office did not provide details for the visit, which will run between September 7 and 12, but he is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and o...

China still committed to 'stable' US ties, Xi tells Sullivan

Aug 29, 2024 (AFP)

Sullivan, the first US national security advisor to visit China since 2016, met with Xi as he wrapped up three days of talks in the Chinese capital which also s...