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Al Khayyat Investments signs MoUs with Cainiao, BioBAY to boost cooperation

These partnerships mark a milestone in AKI’s expansion and reflect the shared commitment of the UAE and China to foster innovation and trade

Oil prices rise after US and China reach trade-deal framework

Oil prices rise after US and China reach trade-deal framework

US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 44 cents, or 0.72 per cent, to $61.94, after rising 8.9 per cent and 7.7 per cent in the previous week

Oil prices slip on concerns over US-China trade tensions

Oil prices slip on concerns over US-China trade tensions

The two top oil consumers have recently renewed their trade war, imposing additional port fees on ships carrying cargo between them

China'es economy enters a delation period

China vows countermeasures after US sanctions Chinese refinery over Iran oil trade

The sanctions were imposed on about 100 individuals, entities and vessels

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Oil prices steady as investors weigh duller market outlook and tariffs’ impact

The IEA on Friday boosted its forecast for supply growth this year, while also trimming its outlook for growth in demand

Can the Middle East, Europe replace China in driving luxury fashion demand?

Can the Middle East, Europe replace China in driving luxury fashion demand?

Leading European and other global brands are pivoting away from China; however, till recently, they were not able to find a direct substitute for Chinese consumer demand

CICC's Barry Chan on bridging China-Gulf investment flows

CICC’s Barry Chan on bridging China-Gulf investment flows

Barry Chan, head of Asia-Australia Region, outlines how the firm aims to drive two-way capital flows within the China-GCC corridor, tapping into the Gulf’s growing appetite for cross-border collaboration

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Oil prices jump over 3% on US-China tariff reductions

The United States and China had ended trade talks on a positive note on Sunday, with US officials touting a “deal” to reduce the US trade deficit

US, China agree to slash tariffs in bid to end trade war

The world’s two largest economies said they would suspend most of the punitive tariffs that have battered global trade flows

Al Masaood's Marwa Kaabour shares her thoughts on China’s crackdown on luxury forces brands to rethink valueoughts on

Insights: China’s crackdown on luxury forces brands to rethink value

Luxury brands must address a new breed of consumers who value sustainability over logos, authenticity over exclusivity, and ethics over price tags, says the group head of marcomms at Al Masaood

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Oil prices rise as China says it’s open for trade talks with US

Amid signals suggesting a possible easing of trade tensions between the United States and China, the world’s largest crude oil importer, sentiment in the crude oil market received a boost

Record gold prices shift Indian festive demand toward coins over jewellery

Gold prices fall: How China induced the decline?

The partial rollback of tariffs on some imports from China may be perceived as a positive step

Apple launches iPhone 16 as it bets on AI future

Apple’s China smartphone shipments slide 9% in first quarter

Market leader Xiaomi 1810.HK saws its shipments surge 40 per cent to 13.3 million while industry-wide shipments grew 3.3 per cent

IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva urges nations to rebalance for resilience

IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva urges nations to rebalance for resilience

Georgieva emphasised the need for rebalancing policies — fiscal, monetary, and structural — that reduce vulnerabilities and mitigate trade frictions

Trump tariff hike: China raises duties on US goods to 125%

The hike comes after the White House kept the pressure on the world’s No.2 economy by singling it out for an additional tariff increase

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Apple airlifts 1.5m iPhones from India ‘to beat’ Trump tariffs

Analysts have warned that US prices of iPhones could surge, given Apple’s high reliance on imports from China, the main manufacturing hub of the devices

Trump’s stunning tariff pause focuses trade war on China

The upheaval erased trillions of dollars from stock markets and led to an unsettling surge in US government bond yields

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Trump’s tariffs kick in, triggering fresh market sell-off

US and China are stuck in an unprecedented, and expensive, game of chicken, and it seems that both sides are unwilling to back down

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Trump’s tariffs stoke global trade jitters as China, EU vow response

As Asia digested the news, Japan’s Nikkei share index slumped to an eight-month low, with US and European stock futures also diving

Big changes ahead: Airlines tighten rules for power banks, phones

Aviation has long recognised the batteries as a safety concern, and rules are periodically tightened in response to accidents

Oil prices slip on concerns over US-China trade tensions

Oil falls as market eyes OPEC+ output increase, US tariffs

Brent futures fell 24 cents, or 0.3 per cent, to $70.80 a barrel at 0500 GMT

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Trump hits Canada, Mexico, China with steep tariffs

The tariff actions, which could upend nearly $2.2 trillion in two-way annual US trade went live at 12:01am EST (0501 GMT)

Abu Dhabi and China sign key deals, strengthen bilateral ties

Abu Dhabi and China sign key agreements, strengthen ties

Chinese investments in the UAE have increased by 16 per cent, while UAE investments in China soared by 120 per cent.

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Chinese iPhones: Alibaba chairman confirms AI partnership with Apple

Rolling out AI tools in China is crucial for Apple as iPhone sales dipped in the holiday quarter

Trade wars: China hits US with targeted tariffs after Trump imposes new levies

China’s Finance Ministry said it would impose levies of 15 per cent for US coal and LNG and 10 per cent for crude oil

Kenya turns to the UAE for railway funds after China cut financing

Kenya turns to the UAE for railway funds after China cut financing

The two nations signed a trade agreement that aims to boost trade volumes by removing barriers and promoting investments

New Tesla Model Y unveiled in China as carmaker fights off rivals

Deliveries in China are set to begin in March, subject to regulatory approval

China'es economy enters a delation period

China cranks up fiscal stimulus in cash-for-clunkers moment

Special treasury bonds will be used to fund large-scale equipment upgrades and consumer goods trade-ins, state officials have said

US clears export of advanced AI chips to UAE under Microsoft deal

US clears export of advanced AI chips to UAE under Microsoft deal

Microsoft invested $1.5bn in G42 earlier this year, giving the US company a minority stake and a board seat

China’s Ministry of Finance lists $2bn bonds on Nasdaq Dubai

China’s Ministry of Finance lists $2bn bonds on Nasdaq Dubai

Chinese entities have a notable presence on the exchange, with over $22bn in debt listed to date