Japan may soften trade stance as U.S. keeps up pressure
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Despite calls to resist protectionism and for the United States to rejoin a multilateral trans-Pacific trade pact, Japan is gradually shifting gear to adjust to a trade…
China’s ZTE seeks resolution of U.S. export ban
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s ZTE (0763.HK) (000063.SZ) is seeking a resolution to a U.S. ban on selling it parts and software that it has said threatens its survival. FILE PHOTO:…
Treasury chief may visit China as trade tensions simmer
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Saturday he may travel to China, a move that could ease tensions between the world’s two largest economies, as international…
World Bank says shareholders endorse capital increase
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The World Bank said on Saturday its shareholders had endorsed a $13 billion paid-in capital increase, a series of internal reforms and a set of policy measures…
Ford tells WPP it will take bids from other ad agencies
LONDON (Reuters) – Ford Motor Company (F.N) said on Saturday it will take bids on some of its advertising managed by WPP (WPP.L), adding to uncertainty around the British ad…
U.S. regulator permits China’s ZTE to submit more evidence
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. Commerce Department has granted ZTE Corp’s (000063.SZ) (0763.HK) request to submit more evidence after the agency banned American companies from selling to the Chinese…
Trump’s next $100 billion tariff dilemma: hit Wal-Mart or Apple Store?
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. consumers may be about to directly feel the effects of the trade fight started by U.S. President Trump with China and other countries this year when…
China’s ZTE slams U.S. ban on sales, says company’s survival at risk
HONG KONG (Reuters) – China’s ZTE Corp (0763.HK) (000063.SZ) said on Friday that a U.S. ban on the sale of parts and software to the company was unfair and threatens…
Asian shares edge ahead with Wall Street, but China lags
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares crept ahead on Wednesday after Wall Street took heart from upbeat corporate earnings, though nagging concerns about trade barriers and the global growth outlook kept…
China Huarong shares halted as chairman investigated for suspected graft
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Trading in shares of China Huarong Asset Management Co Ltd (2799.HK) and two of its units were suspended on Wednesday after Beijing said it was investigating…