2 h. ago US asks Denmark for eggs as prices soar: How many can you send?

The request comes amid demands from Trump that Denmark hand over Greenland, as well as new tariffs on the EU and other countries.

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2 h. ago US asks Denmark for eggs as prices soar, and after Trump demands nation give up Greenland

The request comes amid demands from Trump that Denmark hand over Greenland, as well as new tariffs on the EU and other countries.

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3 h. ago Mark Carney sworn in as Canadian prime minister, now faces Trump

Carney, a former head of both the Bank of Canada and Bank of England, is the first Canadian PM without any serious political experience.

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3 h. ago Can Hong Kong’s Hutchison ride out storm over Panama ports deal after Beijing attack?

Experts say Hutchison, part of tycoon Li Ka-shing’s empire, is now caught in a dilemma and might end up being punished by both the United States and China.

Events

4 h. ago Trump says US had ‘very good’ talks with Putin, Ukraine war could end

Putin had used Thursday’s meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff to convey ‘signals’ to Trump.

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6 h. ago BMW's China problem isn't going away — and Trump's trade war may make things worse

BMW's China problem isn't going away — and Trump's trade war may make things worse  Business Insider

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7 h. ago What Trump really wants is to be rid of a ‘loser war’ in Ukraine

Trump wants to revive US manufacturing, boost defence and see off the China threat. The last thing he wants is to inherit a ‘loser war’.

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7 h. ago BMW expects 1 billion euro hit to earnings from escalating tariffs

BMW expects 1 billion euro hit to earnings from escalating tariffs  Reuters

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7 h. ago China’s fiery criticism of Panama port deal puts pressure on Li Ka

The US$23 billion sale is not final, but needs no Chinese or Hong Kong approval, leaving CK Hutchison to decide whether to proceed, analysts say.

Events

7 h. ago Vietnam boosts China’s aviation ambitions with C909 deal move

Hanoi is reportedly paving the way to approve the country’s first deal to lease Chinese-made civilian aircraft.

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7 h. ago Towngas Smart Energy’s 2024 profit rises as bets on China’s renewable energy pay off

Net profit rose 2 per cent to HK$1.6 billion (US$206 million), while revenue increased 7.4 per cent to HK$21.3 billion.

Economics

9 h. ago China spent 43 years engineering the perfect cattle, and Laos deal marks its first export

China’s proprietary Huaxi cattle, the culmination of meticulous breeding to produce optimal growth and high-quality meat, is entering the global value chain.

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9 h. ago Beijing criticizes CK Hutchison’s $23 billion Panama Canal deal by reposting commentary that slams it as ‘an act of submission’

Beijing criticizes CK Hutchison’s $23 billion Panama Canal deal by reposting commentary that slams it as ‘an act of submission’  Fortune

Economics

9 h. ago China access for hundreds of US meat exporters in doubt as Trump 1.0 deal nears end

China access for hundreds of US meat exporters in doubt as Trump 1.0 deal nears end  Reuters.com

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9 h. ago China Condemns Panama Canal Deal, Asserting a Right to Influence the Region

China Condemns Panama Canal Deal, Asserting a Right to Influence the Region  The New York Times

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10 h. ago How China’s slowing consumer spending is affecting the recovery of F&B firms

Analysts warn that targeted measures are needed to revive the industry, as companies like Nayuki and Xiabu Xiabu report losses and closures.

Economics

10 h. ago Iran Snubs Trump and Joins Russia and China in Nuclear Talks

Iran Snubs Trump and Joins Russia and China in Nuclear Talks  Newsweek

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11 h. ago Trump’s remarks on North Korea could spark Seoul’s nuclear rethink

The comments have sparked fears the US might favour talks on nuclear arms reduction with North Korea instead of full denuclearisation.

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11 h. ago Iran, China and Russia hold nuclear talks in Beijing amid Trump pressure

Iran, China and Russia hold nuclear talks in Beijing amid Trump pressure  The National

Events

11 h. ago CK Hutchison Shares Drop After Beijing Signals Unhappiness Over Panama Ports Deal

CK Hutchison Shares Drop After Beijing Signals Unhappiness Over Panama Ports Deal  The Wall Street Journal

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