Tag: International trade
EU plans tightening foreign investment with eye on China
BRUSSELS — The European Union is planning to tighten the foreign investment rules in the bloc to make sure that local producers and industries...
China’s UN envoy: Myanmar violence could lead to civil war
UNITED NATIONS — China’s U.N. ambassador on Monday urged stronger diplomatic efforts to resolve the confrontation in Myanmar since the Feb. 1 military coup,...
UK-India trade deal includes COVID vaccine investment
LONDON — Britain has announced 1 billion pounds ($1.4 billions) of new trade and investment with India, including a deal with the Serum Institute...
Tanzania’s new president on two-day state visit to Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya — Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan is on a two-day state visit to Kenya aimed at improving trade relations between the two...
US to launch trade talks on COVID-19 vaccine distribution
WILMINGTON, Del. — The U.S. top trade negotiator will begin talks with the World Trade Organization on ways to overcome intellectual property issues that...
UN report says Myanmar poverty could double from coup chaos
BANGKOK — Political turmoil and disruptions following the coup in Myanmar could undo years of progress and double the number of its people living...
Virus surge, vaccine shortages spread beyond India’s borders
DHAKA, Bangladesh — India has tried to fight skyrocketing coronavirus infections by increasing its production of vaccines and banning their export, cutting off...
UN envoy: Myanmar military faces demands for democracy
UNITED NATIONS — The strong, united demand for democracy by the people of Myanmar has created “unexpected difficulties” for the military in consolidating power...
US halts Mexico shrimp imports on sea turtle concerns
MEXICO CITY — Mexico said Friday it will try to regain U.S. certification for shrimp exports, after the country lost its registration because of...
EU extends Myanmar sanctions, including against junta leader
BRUSSELS — The European Union has extended for a year sanctions against senior officials in Myanmar, including junta leader Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing,...