North Korea Rejects Trump’s Overtures To Meet Kim Jong Un, Terms It ‘Propaganda’ For Presidential Elections
North Korea’s ambassador to the United Nations has termed the Republican candidate’s willingness to meet Kim Jong Un as “propaganda.”
South Korea Says More North Korean Restaurant Workers Defect From Third Country
The latest reports follow the defection of 13 North Korean workers from a restaurant run by the secretive country in China in April.
Is Snapchat Worth More Than $20 Billion? New Report Shows Mobile Messaging App Firm’s Estimated Valuation Is Higher Than Previously Reported
A funding round for the mobile messaging app company known for its policy of deleting users’ messages and photos values it higher now than a few months ago.
Fed’s Bullard: Rates Too Low For Too Long Could Be Risky
A relatively tight labor market in the U.S. may exert upward pressure on inflation, raising the case for higher interest rates, he said.
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Anthony Bourdain Dines With President Obama In Vietnam After Calling Him A ‘Disappointment’
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South China Sea Controversy Update: Environment, Loss Of Coral Reefs, Mangroves Is ‘Severe,’ Beijing Says
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China Mulling Plan For State Firms To Take Stakes In Major Video Websites To Tighten Control Of Online Content
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The decision was announced during the U.S. president’s first official trip to the Southeast Asian country, and comes amid simmering territorial disputes with China in the region.
South China Sea Controversy: Beijing Built Tennis And Basketball Courts On Spratlys, New Satellite Images Show
China has constructed sports utilities such as tennis and basketball courts, and running tracks on the disputed Fiery Cross Reef and Mischief Reef of the Spratlys.
China Says Lifting Of US Arms Embargo On Vietnam Aimed At Provoking Hanoi To Confront Beijing Over South China Sea
Local media accused Washington of trying to “persuade Vietnam to confront China” over the South China Sea dispute.
Japan April Exports Suffer Biggest Drop In 3 Months, Bode Ill For Growth
A stronger yen and weakness in China and other emerging markets are taking a toll on Japanese shipments.
Asian Shares, Dollar Start Week Off On Strong Footing
The dollar moved away from recent highs Monday but remained supported as investors bet that the U.S. Federal Reserve was on track to raise rates sooner rather than later.
Obama Arrives In Vietnam, Seeks To Turn Old Foe Into New Partner
President Obama aims to boost defense and economic ties with the country's communist rulers while also prodding them on human rights, aides say.
China Reprimanded About 4,300 Officials In April For Disciplinary Violations
President Xi Jinping has initiated a campaign to crack down on corruption in the country since he assumed office in 2012.
China’s War On Poverty: Key Policy Bank To Lend Nearly $460 Billion Through 2020
The Agricultural Development Bank of China will lend nearly $460 billion over the next four years to fund development programs in rural areas.
Obama, Bound For Vietnam, Seeks To Turn Old Foe Into New Partner
Pressure has mounted for Obama to use his landmark visit, which begins Monday, to roll back a 32-year-old arms embargo on Hanoi, one of the last vestiges of wartime animosity.
Vietnam Election 2016: Communist Party On Publicity Blitz To Get Voters To Polls
Some 69 million citizens are registered to participate in Sunday's elections to fill National Assembly seats.
IMF Researchers Say Japan Monetary Easing Has Benefits For Asian Economies
Japan's extraordinarily easy monetary policy has increased growth and equity prices, IMF researchers have found.
Obama, India’s Modi To Meet Next Month In Washington: White House
They will discuss economic growth, climate change, clean energy, and security and defense cooperation during the meeting on June 7.
Vietnam Frees Long-Serving Political Prisoner Ahead Of Obama Visit
Nguyen Van Ly, detained most of the past two decades due to his pursuit of democracy and religious freedom, was released Friday.
Pakistan Applies To Join Nuclear Suppliers Group Club
The NSG is a 48-nation club dedicated to curbing nuclear arms proliferation; Pakistan’s application will add to tensions with India.
Can ‘Angry Birds’ Be The Hit Movie Franchise Sony (SNE) Needs?
Sony Pictures is going all-in on “The Angry Birds Movie.” Will video games continue to bring it good fortune?
China To Mobilize 1 Million Security Volunteers, Crack Down On Religious Cults For September G20 Summit In Hangzhou
Authorities said they will also “crack down on cults” in the runup to the September meeting in the eastern city of Hangzhou.
G-7 Summit 2016: Finance Ministers Unable To Reach Consensus On Global Economic Growth
Next week's gathering in Japan is expected to yield a “go your own way” response from member nations on economic growth strategies.
Taiwan’s New President Tsai Ing-wen Calls For Peace And Dialogue With Beijing, But Avoids Endorsing “One China Policy”
Tsai Ing-wen said she wanted dialogue with China, but her refusal to accept Beijing’s “One China Policy” may lead to heightened tensions.
Vietnam Arms Embargo To Be Removed? Weapons, China On Agenda For Obama’s Visit
U.S. President Barack Obama is set to visit the Southeast Asian nation for the first time in his eight-year tenure Monday.
China Opens Currency Markets To Foreign Commercial Banks In A Bid To Internationalize The Yuan
The world’s second-largest economy announced Friday it had given approval to the first batch of foreign commercial banks that want to directly trade in the currency.
Samsung To Partner With Alibaba On Mobile Payments In China
Samsung’s move could help it to boost sales in the world’s biggest smartphone market.
In Meeting With Apple CEO Tim Cook, China Regulator Stresses Security
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