asian markets rise on china us trade hopes pound edges down

Asian markets rise on China-US trade hopes, pound edges down

Asian markets rose on Tuesday (Oct 22) on growing optimism that China and the US will sign a partial trade deal next month, while the pound dipped slightly as dealers await another key Brexit vote in Westminster.
conference looks to bolster vietnam taiwan tourism cooperation

Conference looks to bolster Vietnam-Taiwan tourism cooperation

The eighth conference on tourism cooperation between Vietnam and Taiwan (China) was held in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau on October 18.
vietnam asias new manufacturing hub

Vietnam, Asia's new manufacturing hub

Since its emergence early last year, the US-China trade conflict has not shown signs of easing. Companies are increasingly concerned about the impact of trade tariffs and other trade protection measures, with many actively planning to divert their production from China.These issues were discussed at a conference titled “From manufacturing in Vietnam to Made-in-Vietnam products” on Thursday.
us imposes tit for tat restrictions on chinese diplomats

US imposes tit-for-tat restrictions on Chinese diplomats

The United States on Wednesday (Oct 16) ordered Chinese diplomats to notify the State Department before meeting with federal and local officials, calling it a "reciprocal" move.
china signs deal to lease pacific island in solomons

China signs deal to 'lease' Pacific island in Solomons

A Chinese company signed an agreement to lease an entire island in the Solomon Islands a day after Beijing recruited the Pacific nation as its latest ally in the strategically important region, according to documents obtained by AFP Thursday (Oct 17).
vietnam china should strengthen agriculture cooperation pm says

Vietnam, China should strengthen agriculture cooperation, PM says

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc suggested Vietnam and China should further strengthen agriculture cooperation in a bid to balance the two-way trade.
us stocks dip ahead of earnings deluge

US stocks dip ahead of earnings deluge

Wall Street stocks ended slightly lower on Monday (Oct 14) ahead of a wave of key earnings reports, and as markets weighed last week's partial trade agreement between the United States and China.
rocketing star medvedev revives russias hopes

Rocketing star Medvedev revives Russia's hopes

Daniil Medvedev, Russia's number one tennis player, on Monday (Oct 14) signed caps and tennis balls for fans in his native city of Moscow, hours after landing from China, where he won the Shanghai Masters on Sunday.
us china trade war heats up real estate market

US-China trade war heats up real estate market

The number of real estate transactions involving foreign investors has increased by 30 per cent over last year and is expected to maintain this growth speed for years to come.  
osaka savours beijing title after us open letdown

Osaka savours Beijing title after US Open letdown

An emotional Naomi Osaka said that she had atoned for the disappointment of the US Open after beating world number one Ashleigh Barty in the China Open final on Sunday (Oct 6).
us hits china with additional duties on us 44b in cabinets

US hits China with additional duties on US$4.4b in cabinets

The US trade conflict with China may not have spared the kitchen sink, or even kitchen cabinets, as Washington on Thursday (Oct 3) announced another round of steep tariffs.
murray disappointment at china open crowds atmosphere

Murray disappointment at China Open crowds, atmosphere

Andy Murray expressed disappointment about crowds at the China Open tennis, where some of the best players in the world have competed in front of swathes of empty seats.
murray beats us open semi finalist for best win since surgery

Murray beats US Open semi-finalist for best win since surgery

Andy Murray claimed his biggest scalp since career-saving hip surgery with victory over 13th-ranked Matteo Berrettini at the China Open on Tuesday (Oct 1).
factory fire kills 19 in east china official

Factory fire kills 19 in east China: Official

A factory fire has killed 19 people in east China, local authorities said on Monday (Sep 30), in the latest deadly incident to hit the country's industrial sector.
naomi osaka reaches china open round two despite being riled up

Naomi Osaka reaches China Open round two despite being 'riled up'

Naomi Osaka said she had been "really riled up" as Japan's two-time Grand Slam champion reached the second round at the China Open on Sunday (Sep 29) despite being far from her best.