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[WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump remains on track to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea in late October as the two sides try to de-escalate tensions over tariff threats and export controls, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday (Oct 13).The latest rupture followed China’s announcement on Thursday that it would dramatically expand its rare earths export controls. That drew a sharp countermeasure from Trump on Friday that sent markets and relations between the world’s two largest economies into a spiral.Bessent said that there were substantial communications between the two sides over the weekend and more meetings…
Josh Naylor crushed a two-run HR that extended the Seattle Mariners’ lead to 9-3 over the Toronto Blue Jays.
[BEIJING/LOS ANGELES] The United States and China on Tuesday (Oct 14) will begin charging additional port fees on ocean shipping firms that move everything from holiday toys to crude oil, making the high seas a key front in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies.China said that it had started to collect the special charges on US-owned, operated, built, or flagged vessels, but clarified that Chinese-built ships would be exempted from the levies.In details published on Tuesday by state broadcaster CCTV, China spelt out specific provisions on exemptions, which also include empty ships entering Chinese shipyards for repair.The…
Dutch digital mapping specialist TomTom reported a rise in its third-quarter operating profit on Tuesday, beating market expectations, boosted by growth in its automotive location technology business.The Amsterdam-based company posted earnings before interest and taxes of 8.4 million euros ($9.7 million) for the quarter, a strong beat against analysts’ average estimate of 2 million euros in a company-provided consensus.($1 = 0.8629 euros)
Investors have to decide how much to withdraw, and are caught between the fear of outliving their funds or delaying joy too much HOW would you like a retirement investment vehicle that is liquid, has no maturity date, and automatically adjusts your asset allocation even well into retirement?To be sure, there is no shortage of funds to select from for a retirement portfolio. But unless you have an adviser, you will need to monitor the asset allocation regularly to ensure it remains suitable for your investment horizon. You will also need to choose from among the bewildering array of funds…
TORONTO – The Mariners handled the Astros to win the division. They bounced the Tigers from the playoffs after a historic 15-inning elimination game. Their next act?Making the Blue Jays look feeble in their own house — on a national holiday, no less. Monday was the Canadian Thanksgiving. But there wasn’t much to be thankful for in the Rogers Centre unless you were in the visitor’s dugout.Here are my takeaways:1. Polanco can’t be stoppedWho else but Jorge Polanco, the walk-off champion in the 15th inning of ALDS Game 5, would come through for the Mariners? He hit the go-ahead base…
LG Electronics India is seeking a valuation of up to 774 billion rupees ($8.71 billion) in its long-delayed initial public offering, tapping into a bustling IPO market with one of India’s largest offerings so far this year.Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesLG Electronics India’s shares surged 50% on their market debut Tuesday, after the company’s initial public offering saw the strongest demand for an Indian IPO since 2008, led by institutional investors.Its shares opened at 1,710 rupees. The IPO was priced at the top end of the 1,080 rupee to 1,140 rupee apiece band, fetching 116 billion rupees ($1.3 billion), and was oversubscribed…
[SINGAPORE] Shares of ASL Marine surged as much as 9.3 per cent on Tuesday (Oct 14), while those of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding tumbled up to 3.7 per cent as investors took contrasting views of their fortunes. ASL Marine last Fridayannounce d that its share placement to raise S$7 million was fully taken up, with 41.1 million shares issued at S$0.1703 each. Institutional investors included ICAP-SAC, Lion Global Investors Limited, ICH Capital, Gingko-AGT Global Growth Fund and Azure Capital. The proceeds will be used to fund capital expenditures, supporting ASL’s business expansion plans. Its shares reached a high of S$0.235 as at…
Board-certified interventional pain and regenerative medicine specialist Dr. James Petros opens OrthoGen Health in San Jose, offering cutting-edge orthobiologic treatments and non-surgical solutions for musculoskeletal conditions through innovative regenerative therapies. SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dr. James Petros, a leading authority in regenerative and interventional medicine, has announced the launch of OrthoGen Health, a specialized regenerative medicine practice serving Silicon Valley and the Greater San Jose area. The new practice offers advanced orthobiologic treatments and non-surgical solutions for patients suffering from joint pain, arthritis, sports injuries, and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. …
Rachel Reeves has been warned that firms face a “make-or-break moment” at next month’s budget.The British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) urged the chancellor, who is widely expected to announce tax hikes in November’s budget to fill a gap in the public finances, to steer clear of increasing levies on businesses. Ms Reeves raised taxes by £40bn last year and the BCC said business confidence had not recovered since.”Last year’s budget took the wind from their sails, and they have been struggling to find momentum ever since,” BCC director-general Shevaun Haviland said.She said firms felt “drained” and could not plan ahead…