The move, an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, is on the agenda on Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s visit this week to the U.S. where he will meet U.S. President Donald Trump and discuss a range of issues,… Read More ›
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China allowing tourism in North Korea through its border cities with its ally
Thanks to Chinese tourists North Korea earns $44 million a year in foreign currency. According to tourism sources, Chinese tourists are still visiting Pyongyang from China’s border city Dandong. The development is despite apparent unofficial halting of such tours, just… Read More ›
Delegation from Russia’s defense minitry lands in Pyongyang
Having demonstrated its military prowess by largely wiping out the foes of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and with the U.S. tasting limited success in its aims to engage North Korea’s leadership, Russia is once again flexing its diplomacy-backed military muscles… Read More ›
Eurozone’s second biggest economy record’s spectacular manufacturing growth
This record breaking level of manufacturing activity can be attributed to sound economic policies undertaken by French policymakers which are now acting as the foundation for this spectacular economic growth. On Friday, as per the results of a survey, French… Read More ›
Dec 4 meeting of Jean Claude Junker with British Prime Minister Theresa May likely to set the pace & tone for further negotiations
With Theresa May’s eroding leadership back home, she is hard pressed to portray that enough ground has been covered to label them as sufficient progress. The Brexit negotiations, one of the most complex since WW2, will determine Britain’s economic future…. Read More ›
U.S. President Donald Trump expected to name Jerome Powell as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve
Here’s how Powel’s appointment could impact the U.S. economy as well as the strength of its currency. On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to nominate Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve’s Governor as the next chairman of the U.S…. Read More ›
Hedge funds take aim at Brexit-hit retailers
Political and economic uncertainties arising out of Brexit and May’s surprise snap elections are significantly contributing to falling sales for retailers in the UK. Britain’s inconclusive general elections along with its upcoming exit from the European Union has many hedge… Read More ›
China making efforts to more closely link its economy with that of the U.S.
Eyeing the twin objectives of deepening its economic cooperation with the U.S. and trying to internalize its currency, Beijing has awarded asset manager BlackRock access to its capital market. In a significant development, China has allowed BlackRock, an asset… Read More ›