July 02, 2019 | 15:24
OPEC agreed on Monday (Jul 1) to extend by nine months daily oil output cuts aimed at supporting prices and soaking up excess supplies, following last weekend's G20 pact between cartel kingpin Saudi Arabia and non-member Russia.
July 02, 2019 | 15:00
China and the United States have agreed to resume trade negotiations but the apparent thaw in relations can scarcely mask the genuine hurdles that remain before a final agreement can be reached.
June 30, 2019 | 12:11
G20 and Vietnam's participation (Infographics)
June 30, 2019 | 11:22
OSAKA: Donald Trump's go-it-alone approach and widening global differences on issues from trade to climate change are overwhelming the G20, analysts say, raising questions about whether the grouping still has a role to play in the world.
June 30, 2019 | 11:00
Four years after the landmark Paris deal, international consensus on strong action to tackle climate change risks crumbling, with the issue among the biggest sticking points at this week's G20 summit.
June 29, 2019 | 10:42
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met world leaders on the sidelines of the ongoing G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, on June 28.
June 29, 2019 | 10:06
After a first day dominated by public shows of bonhomie, all eyes at the G20 on Saturday (Jun 29) turn to a pivotal trade showdown between economic rivals China and the United States.
June 28, 2019 | 15:38
Leaders of the Group of 20 opened a high-stakes summit in Japan's Osaka on Friday (Jun 28) that is expected to be one of the most fractious in years.
June 28, 2019 | 09:12
Global stocks scored strong gains Tuesday on twin investor-friendly developments: upbeat comments from the US and China on trade ahead of the G20 Summit and an ECB statement hinting at an interest rate cut.
June 27, 2019 | 09:37
Hong Kong protesters marched to major consulates on Wednesday (Jun 26) in a call for G20 nations to confront fellow member China over sliding freedoms in the financial hub, at a weekend summit in Japan.
June 26, 2019 | 11:56
The trade battle between the US and China, and fears that spiralling tensions with Iran could erupt into conflict are poised to dominate a high-stakes G20 summit from Friday (Jun 28).
July 23, 2018 | 09:29
Group of 20 members pleaded on Sunday (Jul 22) for increased dialogue to defuse escalating trade tensions that could hit global economic growth hard.
May 22, 2018 | 08:30
BUENOS AIRES: With consensus on sensitive issues such as Iran, Syria or the Palestinians appearing elusive, G20 foreign ministers will focus on the fight against terrorism and climate change when they meet Monday (May 21) in Buenos Aires, France said.