U.S. delegation in Philippines, Japan wage talks, Foxconn earnings
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Australia cuts 500 'nuisance' tariffs, from fridges to fishing reels
SYDNEY -- Australia will eliminate 500 tariffs covering a wide range of imported goods, seeking to reduce compliance costs as part of a broader push to streamline regulation, the country's treasurer announced on Monday.
Thai SEC sets curbs on foreign-dominated short-selling
BANGKOK -- Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission said new rules on program trading and short-selling, effective as soon as April, will enhance transparency in the Thai capital market and shorten enforcement time on suspicious trades involving foreign investors.
European markets lower; Raiffeisen Bank down 6.7%
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US is constantly assessing expansion of chip export controls that can boost China’s military
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States is constantly assessing the need to expand export controls to stop China from acquiring advanced computer chips and manufacturing equipment that could be used to boost its military, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said Monday.
British retailer Currys drops 10% after U.S. investment firm Elliott pulls out of takeover race
LONDON — Elliott Investment Management said Monday it had decided not to make another takeover bid for British electrical retailer Currys after repeatedly being rejected.
India inks 'watershed' $100 billion free trade deal with four non-EU nations
India will lift most tariffs on four nations in Europe in a "watershed" deal that is expected to yield $100 billion worth of investment over 15 years and one billion jobs for the world's fifth-largest economy.
Bitcoin hits record above US$71,000 as demand frenzy intensifies
LONDON: Bitcoin hit a record high on Monday (Mar 11) above US$71,000, as the surge in the biggest cryptocurrency showed no signs of slowing down.