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China Faces Prolonged Deflation as Domestic Demand Slumps, Businesses Turn to Export Markets

China Faces Prolonged Deflation as Domestic Demand Slumps, Businesses Turn to Export Markets

Amid a three-year deflationary stretch, weak domestic demand, and growing tensions with the U.S., Chinese companies are accelerating efforts to find new export markets...

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Bank of England Eases Bonus Rules to Boost UK Financial Sector Competitiveness

Bank of England Eases Bonus Rules to Boost UK Financial Sector Competitiveness

The Bank of England (BoE) has announced a significant reform, shortening the deferral period for senior bankers’ bonuses from 8 years to 4, in a move aimed at enhancing the UK’s global competitiveness in the financial sector....

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Czech Republic Records Sixth-Lowest Inflation in the EU Thanks to Energy and Food Price Relief

Czech Republic Records Sixth-Lowest Inflation in the EU Thanks to Energy and Food Price Relief

In September, the Czech Republic’s inflation rate dropped to 2%, ranking sixth-lowest among EU member states. The decline is mainly attributed to falling energy prices and slower growth in food costs....

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EU Bank Pledges €1 Billion to Fuel Mongolia’s Clean Energy Transformation

EU Bank Pledges €1 Billion to Fuel Mongolia’s Clean Energy Transformation

The European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a memorandum with the Mongolian government to mobilize up to €1 billion for renewable energy and sustainable development..

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US-China Trade Talks Resume Amid Mutual Accusations and Unresolved Frictions

US-China Trade Talks Resume Amid Mutual Accusations and Unresolved Frictions

Despite agreeing to resume trade negotiations in Malaysia, the US and China continue to trade harsh criticisms, exposing the depth of their economic discord and the fragility of the global trade framework...

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Chen Zhi Bitcoin Seizure Marks Turning Point in Global Crypto Forensics and Anti-Laundering Enforcement

Chen Zhi Bitcoin Seizure Marks Turning Point in Global Crypto Forensics and Anti-Laundering Enforcement

The US-led seizure of 127,271 Bitcoins linked to Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi signals a watershed moment for international efforts to expose illicit crypto networks...

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Border Bottleneck Reveals Kazakhstan’s Strategic Recalibration Amid Rising Sanctions Pressure

Border Bottleneck Reveals Kazakhstan’s Strategic Recalibration Amid Rising Sanctions Pressure

:Thousands of Chinese cargo trucks bound for Russia are stuck at the Kazakhstan-Russia border, highlighting Kazakhstan’s increasing compliance with Western sanctions and signaling a recalibration of its ties with Moscow amid rising geopolitical and economic risks...

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Strategic Gold Accumulation Surges Globally as Central Banks Hedge Against Uncertainty

Strategic Gold Accumulation Surges Globally as Central Banks Hedge Against Uncertainty

Despite record-high gold prices in 2025, central banks continue large-scale purchases, driven by diversification strategies and long-term distrust in fiat currencies, with Poland, China, and Kazakhstan leading the charge....

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US-China Trade Talks Resume in Malaysia Amid Threats of Escalating Tariffs and Global Economic Concerns

US-China Trade Talks Resume in Malaysia Amid Threats of Escalating Tariffs and Global Economic Concerns

Top officials from the US and China will meet in Malaysia next week to ease growing trade tensions, with hopes of reaching a tariff truce before the current agreement expires on November 10, amid rising geopolitical and economic pressures...

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US-China Shipping Tariff War Traps European Maritime Firms in Costly Crossfire

US-China Shipping Tariff War Traps European Maritime Firms in Costly Crossfire

The escalating tariff conflict between the US and China has spilled into maritime shipping, placing European shipping companies at financial risk as they scramble to restructure ownership and governance to avoid punitive fees from both sides....

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India Rejects U.S. Call to Halve Russian Oil Imports, Emphasizes Energy Security

India Rejects U.S. Call to Halve Russian Oil Imports, Emphasizes Energy Security

India has denied U.S. claims of halving its Russian oil imports, affirming that it will continue sourcing over one-third of its crude from Russia to safeguard national energy interests....

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Tariff Storm Forces China’s Exporters to Abandon the US Market and Seek New Global Frontiers

Tariff Storm Forces China’s Exporters to Abandon the US Market and Seek New Global Frontiers

Amid escalating trade tensions and unpredictable tariff policies, many Chinese exporters are retreating from the US market, shifting focus to Latin America, Europe, and Southeast Asia as they face declining profits and intensifying global competition....

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Poland Poised to Become 19th EU Member to Ratify the EVIPA with Vietnam

Poland Poised to Become 19th EU Member to Ratify the EVIPA with Vietnam

Poland is on track to become the 19th EU member state to ratify the EU–Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) by the end of October 2025, following unanimous approval by its Lower House....

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Indonesia Launches $1.81 Billion Stimulus Package to Revive Domestic Demand and Employment

Indonesia Launches $1.81 Billion Stimulus Package to Revive Domestic Demand and Employment

Indonesia unveiled a $1.81 billion stimulus plan to boost consumption and job creation, targeting 35 million households with direct cash transfers and expanding a paid internship program fivefold...

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Malaysia Defies Expectations with Q3 Growth Surge Led by Domestic Demand and Broad-Based Sector Recovery

Malaysia Defies Expectations with Q3 Growth Surge Led by Domestic Demand and Broad-Based Sector Recovery

Malaysia’s economy grew 5.2% in Q3 2025, the highest rate in a year, surpassing forecasts due to robust domestic consumption, broad sector recovery, and resilient exports despite external tariff pressures....

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China's Growth Falters as Consumer Demand and Property Market Struggles Persist

China's Growth Falters as Consumer Demand and Property Market Struggles Persist

China's economy is projected to expand only 4.8% in Q3 2025, its slowest pace in a year, due to weak domestic demand, an unresolved property crisis, and persistent trade tensions with the US....

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China Seeks to Ease Global Concerns Over Rare Earth Export Controls

China Seeks to Ease Global Concerns Over Rare Earth Export Controls

China has attempted to reassure international partners that its recent rare earth export restrictions are not meant to disrupt global supply chains, amid growing concerns from key economies...

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China’s EV Charging Ambitions Double by 2027: A Push Toward Nationwide Accessibility

China’s EV Charging Ambitions Double by 2027: A Push Toward Nationwide Accessibility

China is set to double its EV charging capacity by 2027, aiming to support 80 million electric vehicles through a massive infrastructure expansion plan led by the National Energy Administration (NEA)....

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What If India and China Stop Buying Russian Oil? A Global Energy Shock in the Making

What If India and China Stop Buying Russian Oil? A Global Energy Shock in the Making

India and China resist US pressure to stop importing discounted Russian oil, highlighting their energy security priorities. If both countries were to halt purchases...

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Japan Bets on Massive Undersea Rare Earth Reserve to Counter China’s Dominance

Japan Bets on Massive Undersea Rare Earth Reserve to Counter China’s Dominance

Japan has uncovered a colossal undersea deposit of rare earth elements off Minamitorishima Island, with estimated reserves of 16 million tons....

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