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Iran's main trade partners at risk of Trump tariff threat
Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 13, 2026 US President Donald Trump has said he is imposing a 25 percent tariff on any country doing business with Iran. Here are the main players who could lose out if they continue trade with Iran: - China - More than a quarter of Iran's trade takes place with China, with $18 billion in imports and $14.5 billion in exports in 2024, according to World Trade Organization (WTO) data. Hydrocarbons and chemical compounds like industrial alcohols and plastics accounted for the bulk of Tehran's exports ... read more |
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China says will 'safeguard' interests after Trump tariff threat over IranBeijing (AFP) Jan 13, 2026 China said on Tuesday it would protect its rights and interests after US President Donald Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on any country doing business with Iran. ... more 
China says trade in 2025 reached 'new historical high'Beijing (AFP) Jan 14, 2026 China said Wednesday trade volumes reached a record last year, as global demand for Chinese goods held firm despite a slump in exports to the US after Donald Trump raised tariffs. ... more 
Asian equities edge up, dollar slides as US Fed Reserve subpoenaedHong Kong (AFP) Jan 12, 2026 Asian equities posted gains Monday while the dollar dipped as investors digested news that the US Justice Department subpoenaed the Federal Reserve, raising fears over US central bank independence. ... more 
Canada's Carney plans to talk trade, relations during China visitMontreal (AFP) Jan 11, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday will begin a state visit to China, the first in eight years for a Canadian leader, with aims to talk trade and rebuild ties after years of diplomatic tensions. ... more |
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Asian markets mixed as traders eye US jobs data Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 8, 2026 Asian markets were mixed Thursday as the rally that has characterised the start of the year paused with investors looking ahead to the release of key US jobs data this week. ... more 
Japan calls for 'smooth' trade after reports of China snagsTokyo (AFP) Jan 9, 2026 Japan said Friday that international trade should be "smooth" after media reports said China was delaying Japanese imports as well as rare-earth exports to Tokyo, as their two-month-old spat escalates. ... more 
Japan's Fast Retailing raises profit forecast after China growthTokyo (AFP) Jan 8, 2026 Japanese retail giant Fast Retailing lifted its 2025-26 annual net profit forecast on Thursday, buoyed by a strong performance in mainland China. ... more
Canada's Carney to visit China, signaling thaw in relationsMontreal (AFP) Jan 7, 2026 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit China from January 13 to 17, his office announced Wednesday, signaling a thaw in relations that have been strained for years. ... more 
Irish PM arrives in China for trade talksBeijing (AFP) Jan 4, 2026 Irish prime minister Micheal Martin arrived in Beijing on Sunday, Chinese state media said, kicking off a five-day visit aimed at boosting trade between the two countries. ... more |
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Hong Kong reclaims top global IPO spot in 2025, PwC says
Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 5, 2026 Hong Kong reclaimed its position as the world's top spot for initial public offerings in 2025 after it raised more than HK$285 billion (US$36.6 billion), a 225 percent increase on-year, accounting giant PwC said Monday. The Chinese finance hub saw 119 new listings last year, with big-ticket sales including Chinese battery giant CATL and miner Zijin Gold putting it ahead of the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq and the National Stock Exchange of India. "Despite uncertainties in the global geopoliti ... read more
Stocks make bright start to 2026Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 2, 2026 Markets made a bright start to 2026 on Friday but volumes were thin with Tokyo and Shanghai still closed as investors awaited fresh direction from Wall Street. ... more |
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China's factory activity edges up, snapping 8-month slideBeijing (AFP) Dec 31, 2025 China's factory activity ticked up slightly in December, official data showed Wednesday, an unexpected silver lining to cap an otherwise lacklustre end to the year for the world's second-largest economy. ... more
Asian markets rise as US inflation eases, Micron soothes tech fearsHong Kong (AFP) Dec 19, 2025 Asian markets rose Friday as a below-forecast read on US inflation boosted hopes for another interest rate cut next month, while blockbuster earnings from chip firm Micron helped soothe nerves over a tech bubble. ... more 
Stocks mostly rise, precious metals slip in quiet Asian tradeHong Kong (AFP) Dec 29, 2025 Asian equities mostly rose Monday in quiet post-Christmas trading as investors look ahead to the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve's policy meeting this month, while precious metals retreated from record highs. ... more 
US halts imports of Chinese-made tires from Serbia over alleged forced labourBelgrade (AFP) Dec 19, 2025 The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued late Thursday a withhold release order against automobile tires manufactured in Serbia by a Chinese-owned factory over alleged forced labor. ... more 
EU targets imported washing machines in carbon tax expansionBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Dec 17, 2025 An EU environmental levy on imports will be extended to cover scores of products made with steel and aluminium like washing machines and car parts under plans unveiled Wednesday. ... more |
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