LiveEx-South Korean President Moon Indicted in Bribery Case
Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in was indicted Thursday over bribery charges tied to a no-show job given to his son-in-law during his presidency. Prosecutors...
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Volvo to Slash 800 US Jobs as Q1 Income Falls by $500 Million on Weak Truck Demand
Volvo AB’s income fell in the first quarter as uncertainty over US tariffs hit truck demand in North America. Operating income dropped to 13.3 billion...
India, Saudi Arabia Set to Sign Six Pacts; Modi to Discuss Hajj Quota with Crown Prince
India and Saudi Arabia are expected to sign at least six memoranda of understanding (MoUs) today during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jeddah. According...
China Halts US LNG Imports as Trade War Escalates
China stopped importing US liquefied natural gas (LNG) in March, marking a complete halt after sharp declines in the previous two months. Official customs data...
Indonesia to Boost US Imports, Cut Orders from Other Nations
Indonesia will raise imports of U.S. food and commodities while reducing purchases from its current trading partners, Chief Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto announced during his...
Japan’s Export Growth Cools as Trump Tariffs Take Effect
Japan’s export growth cooled in March as Donald Trump’s tariff campaign began to impact trade flows, starting with steep levies on steel and aluminium. Exports...
WHO Members Agree on Global Pandemic Response Framework
After over three years of negotiations, World Health Organization members have agreed to a legally binding pact to prepare for future pandemics. The agreement aims...
Singapore Dissolves Parliament Ahead of General Elections
Singapore dissolved its parliament on 15th April, paving the way for general elections, with the date expected to be announced soon. The ruling People’s Action...
Xi Jinping Tries to Win Support in Southeast Asia as Trump Pauses Some Tariffs
President Xi Jinping’s first trip abroad this year aimed to showcase China’s strength in Southeast Asia. However, with President Trump pausing some tariffs, the focus...
Xi Jinping Says China ‘Not Afraid’ as US-China Trade War Escalates
Xi Jinping addressed the US-China trade war for the first time, stating that China is “not afraid” of external pressures. He criticised trade wars as...