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Nasdaq refreshes record as US markets close higher
Azzet
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July 9, 2025
Wall Street closed higher on Wednesday (Thursday AEST), with the Nasdaq Composite reaching a fresh record close as gains in major technology names buoyed sentiment despite escalating tariff rhetoric from United States President Donald Trump. The...
Brunei emphasizes high priority on food industry safety
The Malaysian Star
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July 2, 2025
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's food industry players were urged to work together to turn scientific knowledge into practical applications, a senior government officer said on Wednesday. Food importers, manufacturers, regulators,...
Latest News | Looking to Fast-track Trade Pact Review Talks with ASEAN: Goyal
Latestly
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July 10, 2025
New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said discussions are underway with ASEAN to review the existing trade pact, and he is looking forward to fast-track the negotiations. The issue figured during the...
Looking to fast-track trade pact review talks with ASEAN: Piyush Goyal
The Hindu
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July 10, 2025
Piyush Goyal. File | Photo Credit: PTI Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday (July 10, 2025) said discussions are under way with ASEAN to review the existing trade pact, and he is looking forward to fast-track the negotiations....
Trump imposes new tariffs on 8 countries, including ASEAN members, with 50% tax on Brazil
The Nation Thailand
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July 10, 2025
In the same round of announcements, eight ASEAN countries were also affected: Philippines: Increased from 17% to 20% Brunei: Increased from 24% to 25% Malaysia: 25% Indonesia: 32% Cambodia: 36% Thailand: 36% Laos: 40% Myanmar: 40% However, Vietnam...
Trump hits Brazil with 50% tariff, sets date fo…
Fort Bend Herald - Texas
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Brazil had not been among those threatened previously with duties above a 10 percent baseline, and the United States runs a goods trade surplus with Brazil. On Wednesday, Trump also addressed letters to leaders of the Philippines, Sri Lanka,...
US slaps 20% tariff rate on PH; Manila to negotiate
The Manila Times
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July 10, 2025
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump imposed a 20 percent tariff rate on imported Philippine goods. The Philippines is one of six countries that was informed by the US in a set of letters to trading partners released on Wednesday to leaders of...
NATIONAL BRIEFS: Impostor uses AI to impersonate Rubio and contact foreign and US officials
Imperial Valley Press - California
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WASHINGTON Impostor uses AI to impersonate Rubio and contact foreign and US officials The State Department is warning U.S. diplomats of attempts to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio and possibly other officials using AI-driven technology....
Brazil, Japan, Sri Lanka — 22 countries hit with Donald Trump’s ‘common sense’ tariffs up to 50% | Complete list
Mint
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July 10, 2025
US President Donald Trump explained that the new tariff rates were based on “common sense” and trade imbalances, although this was inconsistent with what he wrote in his letter to Brazil, according to an AP report. He also admitted that he hadn’t...
CNBC Daily Open: More tariff letters are out, but investors have their eyes on AI
CNBC
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July 10, 2025
Aerial photo taken on April 3, 2025 shows a view of a port in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Wang Tiancong | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images Just this morning Singapore time, U.S. President Donald Trump said that the 50% tariff on copper imports, which...
Trump tariff war and South Africa: Strategic analysis
SABC News
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July 10, 2025
US President Donald Trump had imposed a July 9, 2025 deadline on tariff negotiations on many nations- some estimate about sixty nations. Naturally the deadline has not been met and he has now escalated the tariffs by 30% plus a 10% penalty for...
Little market reaction to RBNZ's on-hold decision; NZD steady
interest.co.nz
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Newsflow has been light, but equity investors continue to pay little regard to Trump’s tariff threats, with US and European markets stronger overnight. US Treasury yields have reversed course, with modest falls. Net currency movements have been...
Business : Sarawak Key To ASEAN's Green Energy Push - Expert
Bernama
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July 6, 2025
By Siti Radziah Hamzah KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak-linked segment of the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) is shaping up to be a crucial enabler of regional decarbonisation efforts, supplying low-carbon hydropower to displace fossil fuel...
Trump slaps Brazil with 50% tariff, citing Bolsonaro ‘witch hunt’ trial
Global News
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July 9, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of 50 per cent on Wednesday for its treatment of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro, showing that personal grudges rather than simple economics were driving the U.S. leader’s use of...
Tawi-Tawi Gov Sali backs DOT’s move to strengthen halal industry
Politiko
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July 5, 2025
Tawi-Tawi Governor Yshmael “Mang” I. Sali has expressed support for the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) initiatives to strengthen the halal industry. Sali attended the recent launch of the 2nd SALAAM at the Halal Tourism and Trade Expo Philippines...
Trump announces 50 per cent tariffs on Brazil
Mid Day Mumbai
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July 10, 2025
The White House has shared letters sent by Trump to leaders of these seven nations, which mentioned the tariffs they will face while exporting goods to the US US President Donald Trump announced a 50 per cent tariff on imports from Brazil,...
US may impose lower tariffs on India as compared to other Asia-Pacific countries: Report
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 10, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): India could emerge as a major beneficiary of the United States' latest tariff policy as Washington may impose lower tariffs on India compared to several other countries in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a...
Trump announces 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, calls Bolsonaro trial a 'witch hunt'
Asianet Newsable
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July 10, 2025
US President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports starting August 1, criticising Brazil’s treatment of ex-President Bolsonaro as a “witch hunt” and citing unfair trade practices and censorship concerns.Washington, DC: US...
Trump sets Brazil tariffs at 50%, citing ‘witch hunt’ trial of ex-president Bolsonaro
The Times of Israel
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July 10, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump announced a 50 percent tariff Wednesday targeting Brazil as he blasted the trial of the country’s ex-leader, and said a US “national security” levy on copper would begin in August. In a letter...
Trump hikes tariffs to 50% on copper and Brazilian imports
CGTN
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U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 9, 2025. /VCG U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, D.C.,...