Asia Tonight: Business news in brief July 13
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, July 13: – Google to invest $10 billion in India over next five to seven years – Jack Ma has cut his stake in Alibaba…
Saudi crude loadings fall in September after attacks: trackers
LONDON (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s crude exports dropped steeply following the Sept. 14 attacks and remain lower month-on-month, according to export figures, a tangible sign that supplies to the market…
Exclusive: Canada warns U.S. against drug import plans, citing shortage concerns
TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada opposes any U.S. plans to buy Canadian prescription drugs that might threaten the country’s drug supply or raise costs for its own citizens, officials have told…
Iran says ready for U.S. waivers end, as Guards threaten to shut Hormuz
FILE PHOTO: A gas flare on an oil production platform in the Soroush oil fields is seen alongside an Iranian flag in the Gulf July 25, 2005. REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi/File Photo…
Venezuela turns to India as sanctions cut oil flow to U.S., Europe
HOUSTON/MEXICO CITY/MOSCOW (Reuters) – Venezuela’s oil exports have tapered off and shifted toward India since new U.S. sanctions began Jan. 28 as state-run oil company PDVSA seeks to replace deliveries…
The rise of Turkey’s defence industry
On the occasion of the first defence and aerospace exhibition in Ankara, we take a look at the Turkish defence industry. One of the most dynamic in Europe, … source
U.S. tariffs based on national security ‘insulting,’ Chrystia Freeland says
The U.S. claim that steel and aluminum tariffs are being implemented because of national security concerns is “insulting,” Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia … source
Donald Trump takes aim at Canada over NAFTA
U.S. President Donald Trump shared his thoughts with reporters on NAFTA negotiations with Canada and Mexico, raising the possibility of separate trade deals … source
INDONESIA: Ban on unprocessed mineral ore exports
Indonesian officials are scrambling to pass regulations to ease the ban on unprocessed mineral ore exports, which start this Sunday. They fear the ban would … source