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Tokyo stock market hits new record high
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Tokyo stock market hits new record high

Down in China – up in Japan. The leading stock markets in Asia are heading in different directions after Thursday's US-China summit
Economist: “Important but fragile agreement”
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Economist: “Important but fragile agreement”

The trade agreement between the US and China has an important symbolic value – but it is naive to believe that all problems have been solved, according to SEB economist Robert Bergqvist. One must not forget that this is an extremely complex relationship, he says
US and China agree on metals – silent on AI chips
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US and China agree on metals – silent on AI chips

The US is lowering “fentanyl tariffs” on Chinese goods and China is postponing restrictions on rare earth metals. The metals were the most important announcement, according to Swedish Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa: An incredibly important input for Swedish companies
Mixed on Asian stock markets in anticipation of Xi and Trump
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Mixed on Asian stock markets in anticipation of Xi and Trump

It is quiet on the Chinese stock exchanges awaiting clear trade announcements after the meeting between the country's President Xi Jinping and his American counterpart Donald Trump.
"Fantastic" meeting between Trump and Xi
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"Fantastic" meeting between Trump and Xi

US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have met in South Korea. The meeting was "fantastic", according to Trump
US Reduces Car Tariffs on South Korea to 15 Percent
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US Reduces Car Tariffs on South Korea to 15 Percent

South Korea will get tariffs of 15 percent from the USA after the countries have written a new agreement, reports Bloomberg. The agreement also applies to car tariffs which are thus reduced
Trump Confirms No Meeting with Kim During South Korea Visit
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Trump Confirms No Meeting with Kim During South Korea Visit

It will be no meeting with North Korea's leader Kim Jong-Un in connection with Donald Trump's visit to South Korea, announces USA's president himself.
Amazon to Invest Over $5 Billion in South Korea AI Centers
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Amazon to Invest Over $5 Billion in South Korea AI Centers

Amazon will invest over five billion dollars, equivalent to around 47 billion Swedish kronor, in among other things new AI centers in South Korea, announces Seoul.
Zelensky Urges Trump to Pressure Xi on Russia During Seoul Meeting
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Zelensky Urges Trump to Pressure Xi on Russia During Seoul Meeting

On Thursday, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping will meet in South Korea. Volodymyr Zelenskyj urges the US president to put pressure on his Chinese counterpart
Trump Open to Meeting Kim Jong-Un During Asia Trip
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Trump Open to Meeting Kim Jong-Un During Asia Trip

USA's president Donald Trump would "very much" like to meet Kim Jong-Un during his ongoing Asia trip. A South Korean security adviser however assesses it as unlikely
USA and China Finalize Tiktok Agreement
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USA and China Finalize Tiktok Agreement

Washington and Peking agree on Tiktok in USA and will sign a formal agreement next week. This is stated by the American Finance Minister Scott Bessent
US and China Hold Constructive Trade Talks in Malaysia
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US and China Hold Constructive Trade Talks in Malaysia

USA reports that they had "very constructive" discussions with China during the first day of trade negotiations in Malaysia.
Trump to Discuss Political Prisoner Jimmy Lai in China Meeting
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Trump to Discuss Political Prisoner Jimmy Lai in China Meeting

USA's president Donald Trump says that he will bring up the issue of the political prisoner Jimmy Lai with China during the meeting of the great powers today, reports Bloomberg.
Trump Seeks Meeting with Kim Jong-Un on Asia Trip
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Trump Seeks Meeting with Kim Jong-Un on Asia Trip

USA's president Donald Trump says that he would like to meet North Korea's dictator Kim Jong-Un during his trip to Asia.
Asian Stock Markets Rise After US-China Meeting Announcement
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Asian Stock Markets Rise After US-China Meeting Announcement

The major stock exchanges in Asia opened upwards on Friday, the day after the announcement that the presidents of the US and China will meet next week.
Gold Price Drops 3.8% After Reaching Historic High
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Gold Price Drops 3.8% After Reaching Historic High

The world market price of gold falls by 3. 8 percent to 4,200 dollars per ounce (31
China Faces Challenges: Youth Unemployment and Boosting Consumption
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China Faces Challenges: Youth Unemployment and Boosting Consumption

How can one bring down a youth unemployment rate of almost 20 percent? And above all – what can be done to get the Chinese population to start consuming again? The answers hope the Chinese leadership will find when they gather in Beijing during the week.
China's Leaders Plan Future in Secretive Meeting Amid Trade Tensions
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China's Leaders Plan Future in Secretive Meeting Amid Trade Tensions

In the week, China's leaders gather behind closed doors to develop a new five-year plan. The trade war with the USA is one of the major issues
Stock Market Rises with Saab Leading Gains
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Stock Market Rises with Saab Leading Gains

The Stockholm stock exchange started the week's trading upwards with several industrial companies as locomotives. The broad OMXS index closed at a plus of 1
Wall Street Rises After Trump's China Tariff Remarks
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Wall Street Rises After Trump's China Tariff Remarks

New York stock exchange turned upwards on Friday, after soothing words from president Donald Trump about the China tariffs.
China Probes Top General and Eight Military Officials for Corruption
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China Probes Top General and Eight Military Officials for Corruption

China has initiated investigations into corruption against the country's second-highest general and eight other high-ranking military personnel.
Bessent Confident Trump and Xi Will Meet Despite Tensions
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Bessent Confident Trump and Xi Will Meet Despite Tensions

USA's Finance Minister Scott Bessent still expects that President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping will meet as previously planned.
China Criticizes Trump's New Tariff Threats as Double Standards
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China Criticizes Trump's New Tariff Threats as Double Standards

China accuses the USA of double standards after President Donald Trump threatened with additional 100 percent tariffs against the world's second largest economy.
Trump Announces 100 Percent Tariffs on Chinese Imports
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Trump Announces 100 Percent Tariffs on Chinese Imports

USA will impose an additional 100 percent in import duties on Chinese goods, announces President Donald Trump. The duties will apply from November 1 – if China does not ease its expanded export control
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