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North Korean regime likes Trump

North Korean regime likes Trump

(June 7th, 2016) The North Korean government, via state-controlled media, has praised putative Republican presidential nominee  Donald Trump for his proposal to hold talks with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, calling him a “wise politician” and “far-sighted...

President Obama’s address in Hanoi

President Obama’s address in Hanoi

(May 30th, 2016) Obama delivers remarks at the National Convention Center in Hanoi, Vietnam. Mr Barack Obama's speech showed how he is deeply understanding Vietnam, more than many Vietnamese. He knows all about Vietnamese elites: Hai Ba Trung, Ly Thuong Kiet, Great...

Abe to propose big stimulus package

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who just finished hosting the G7 summit, plans to propose a fiscal stimulus package of as much as $90.7 billion after warning G7 leaders that the global economy faces a significant risk of another crisis like that in 2008. Many...

Currency mismatches seen as  economic threat

Currency mismatches seen as economic threat

(May 30th, 2016)  Marc Chandler argues, in the wake of the G7 Summit, that a major problem facing the world economy lies in problems in the capital markets and the “currency mismatches that stem from dollar borrowings.’’ Read his overview of summit concerns.

Merkel warns Russia that sanctions will continue

Merkel warns Russia that sanctions will continue

(May 30th, 2016) German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on May 26 that the Group of Seven will not end sanctions on Russia over its involvement in the conflict in eastern Ukraine and its seizure of Crimea. "For me it's too early to give the all clear," Ms. Merkel said...