US to exempt China, India, Japan from Iran oil sanctions: Pompeo

US to exempt China, India, Japan from Iran oil sanctions: Pompeo

WASHINGTON: The United States will exempt China, India and Japan from oil sanctions on Iran, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday (Nov 5), while vowing to be "relentless" in pressuring Tehran.
US sanction on contractor delays Long Phu 1 thermal power plant​​​​​​​

US sanction on contractor delays Long Phu 1 thermal power plant​​​​​​​

Long Phu 1 thermal power plant is riddled by uncertainties around international loans as the project contactor is subject to sanctions from the US.
UN moves to unblock humanitarian aid to North Korea

UN moves to unblock humanitarian aid to North Korea

The UN Security Council is poised to back a US proposal aimed at removing some of the hurdles that tough sanctions on North Korea have thrown up in the way of delivering humanitarian aid, according to documents obtained by AFP.
Chinese sanctions may be pushing CJ Group’s expansion in Vietnam

Chinese sanctions may be pushing CJ Group’s expansion in Vietnam

Chinese sanctions may be pushing South Korean firms towards investment in Vietnam, which would explain CJ Group's rapid expansion recently.
Oil prices rise on calls for more Iran sanctions

Oil prices rise on calls for more Iran sanctions

Crude prices rose in Asia Tuesday after the United States, Britain, France and Germany moved to apply more restrictions and sanctions on Iran over its controversial nuclear programme, analysts said.
Asian leaders call for lifting of Myanmar sanctions

Asian leaders call for lifting of Myanmar sanctions

Asian leaders Tuesday called for Western sanctions against Myanmar to be lifted after its historic polls, as they held summit talks also dominated by North Korea and maritime disputes with China.