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Vietnam open to boosting US agricultural imports as tariff risks rise
HANOI, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Vietnam stands ready to import more farm products from the United States, according to a statement from trade minister Nguyen Hong Dien on Friday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would start imposing global reciprocal tariffs.Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
World Bank trims Thailand's 2025 GDP growth outlook to 2.9% from 3.0%
BANGKOK, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Thailand’s economy is expected to grow 2.9% this year, the World Bank said on Friday, down slightly from 3.0% projected in October but still accelerating from 2.6% estimated for 2024.Growth in Southeast Asia's second-largest economy will be driven by a rebound in inve...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Russia pursues Navalny supporters, one year after opposition leader's death
Russian opposition leader Navalny died a year ago on SundayAuthorities continue to go after people associated with himMoscow considered Navalny a dangerous troublemakerExperts say crackdown has chilling effect on potential protestsBy Lucy Papachristou LONDON, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Last August, a mid...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Bessent says any tariff-linked rise in inflation would be slight, one-time
If President Donald Trump's tariffs lead to a rise in U.S. inflation, it would be a "one-time slight increase," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday after the administration outlined a plan for more levies.Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
A Turning Point for Rate Cuts? Despite CPI and PPI Surging, January PCE Might Be Calm
Following an unexpected drop in the unemployment rate and a surge in CPI, the US PPI rebounded to a two-year high. However, several components feeding into the PCE index provided a breather from concerns that the Fed might delay rate cuts.TradingKey
Fri, Feb 14
Japan says it is communicating with US on reciprocal tariff plan
TOKYO, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Japan has already initiated communication with the United States following President Donald Trump's order on formulating plans for tariff proposal, a government spokesperson said on Friday."We've already begun communicating with the U.S. side," Chief Cabinet...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-Ending US aid will heat up sovereign debt fights
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are her own. Updates to add topic code. Refiles to fix typo in paragraph 10.By Una Galani MUMBAI, Feb 13 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Donald Trump’s attempt to align foreign aid with his America First policy is too blunt and wi...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Modi says US and India target $500 billion bilateral trade by 2030
Adds quotes and details, paragraphs 3-9WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minster Narendra Modi said on Thursday the United States and India have set a target of doubling their bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030 and will work on concluding a mutually beneficial trade agreement very soo...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Peru central bank holds benchmark interest rate at 4.75%
Adds details from statement, background in paragraphs 3-7 LIMA, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Peru's central bank held its benchmark interest rate at 4.75% on Thursday, in line with forecasts from analysts.The South American country since September 2023 has gradually eased the key lending rate from a hi...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
