International Economy

China confident of meeting economic targets: Li

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Monday reaffirmed the nation's confidence in achieving its goals for economic development in 2013.

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White House orders government shutdown

The White House Office of Management and Budget late on Monday night ordered the federal agencies to begin their plans…

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Britain announces new policy to address unemployment

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne on Monday unveiled a new policy that would make long-term unemployed earn their…

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EU to extend 13 mn euro to Pakistan

An agreement has been finalised for the EU to provide 13 million euro in funding for a programme intended to…

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China’s industrial profit growth quickens

The combined profits of major Chinese industrial firms rose 24.2 percent year-on-year in August, quickening from 11.6 percent in July,…

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‘Go Big’, suggest experts to boost India-US trade

Leading US economic experts have suggested game changing strategies including a free trade agreement to boost India-US trade and economic…

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US suggests ‘specific steps’ to boost India-US trade

Ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit, the US has suggested some specific economic reforms that could give real movement…

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Mall attack could affect business confidence in Kenya

The terrorist attack on the Westgate Mall by Somali Islamic group Al Shabaab in Nairobi may affect the confidence of…

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US trade body accuses India of not playing fair

Ahead of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's US visit, a leading US trade body has launched a massive ad campaign…

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Indian, Chinese firms ink 15 MoUs

Indian and Chinese companies on Monday signed 15 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth $338 million

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JPMorgan fined $920 mn over trading loss

JPMorgan Chase & Co. agreed to pay $920 million to the US and British regulators to settle violations connected with…

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India-US summit will chart course for more trade, investment

Barack Obama and Manmohan Singh's meeting will provide an opportunity to chart a course toward enhanced trade, investment and development…

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No drift in India-US relations, says NSA

India's National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon says India-US ties are a full spectrum relationship.

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IMF urges US to ratify reform package

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde has called on the US to overcome political differences for speeding…

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Obama highlights export growth amid weak economy

US President Barack Obama stressed on the importance of export for the country's economy on Thursday as he met his…

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‘India, US destined to be partners on world stage’

India and the US are destined to be partners on the world stage because of shared values and outlooks, a…

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Economy is fine despite challenges, says Syrian PM

Amid reports about economic losses of more than $100 billion, Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi emphasised that Syria's economy is…

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EU urges economic reform as uncertainty lingers

The leaders of the European Union have approved a new tranche of aid to Cyprus, urged countries stay on the…

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