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Record imports push US trade balance deep into the red in August

Record imports push US trade balance deep into the red in August

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The US trade deficit widened more than expected in August as imports jumped to a record high against the backdrop of robust domestic demand, keeping trade on track to again subtract from economic growth in the third quarter.
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East Asia and Pacific Region Forecasted for 4.5% Growth in 2026 Driven by AI Exports

East Asia and Pacific Region Forecasted for 4.5% Growth in 2026 Driven by AI Exports

East Asia and Pacific Region Forecasted for 4.5% Growth in 2026 Driven by AI Exports
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US trade balance sinks deeper into the red as imports hit record high despite tariffs

US trade balance sinks deeper into the red as imports hit record high despite tariffs

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The US trade deficit widened more than expected in August as imports jumped to a record high against the backdrop of robust domestic demand, keeping trade on track to again subtract from economic growth in the third quarter.
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New York Fed Reports Increase in Supply Chain Pressures for September

New York Fed Reports Increase in Supply Chain Pressures for September

New York Fed Reports Increase in Supply Chain Pressures for September
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Commercial Shipping Faces Geopolitical Risks in Critical Mineral Logistics

Commercial Shipping Faces Geopolitical Risks in Critical Mineral Logistics

Commercial Shipping Faces Geopolitical Risks in Critical Mineral Logistics
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Vietnamese Police Arrest 12 in Cat Meat Trafficking Ring

Vietnamese Police Arrest 12 in Cat Meat Trafficking Ring

Police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, have arrested 12 individuals suspected of operating a citywide network involved in stealing and reselling approximately 2,700 cats for meat. The alleged leader of the network, 39-year-old Luu Thanh Binh, and 11 others are under investigation for theft. The operation involved individuals riding motorcycles through residential areas between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m., trapping four to ten cats nightly. Binh reportedly bought the stolen cats, housed them at a facility in the city's north, and then resold them for meat. While the consumption of cat meat is not unique to Vietnam and has been practiced in parts of Asia, it is not common and has seen a decline with increasing pet ownership. Police raided the network on July 8, confiscating about 50 cats and numerous traps. Thirteen of the confiscated cats were returned to their owners, while a nonprofit animal rights group is caring for the others.
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World Bank Reports Slower Growth in Europe and Central Asia Amid Global Headwinds

World Bank Reports Slower Growth in Europe and Central Asia Amid Global Headwinds

World Bank Reports Slower Growth in Europe and Central Asia Amid Global Headwinds
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Masan High-Tech Seeks Shareholder Approval for Private Placement to Fund Tungsten Expansion

Masan High-Tech Seeks Shareholder Approval for Private Placement to Fund Tungsten Expansion

Masan High-Tech Seeks Shareholder Approval for Private Placement to Fund Tungsten Expansion
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Vietnam's Masan High-Tech Materials Seeks Shareholder Approval for 5% Private Placement to Fund Tungsten Expansion

Vietnam's Masan High-Tech Materials Seeks Shareholder Approval for 5% Private Placement to Fund Tungsten Expansion

Vietnam's Masan High-Tech Materials Seeks Shareholder Approval for 5% Private Placement to Fund Tungsten Expansion
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U.S. Companies Struggle to Replace Chinese Robotics Components Amid Rising Costs and Supply Chain Challenges

U.S. Companies Struggle to Replace Chinese Robotics Components Amid Rising Costs and Supply Chain Challenges

U.S. Companies Struggle to Replace Chinese Robotics Components Amid Rising Costs and Supply Chain Challenges
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China Establishes New Military Training and Logistics Facility in Laos, Expanding Southeast Asian Presence

China Establishes New Military Training and Logistics Facility in Laos, Expanding Southeast Asian Presence

China has inaugurated a new military training and logistics facility in Laos, known as the China-Laos Joint Support and Training Center at Ban Keun Airport, north of Vientiane. This facility, which began operations late last month alongside the new China-Laos Friendship Aviation Academy, is primarily intended to train Lao air force pilots and will be jointly maintained and operated by both countries. This development marks an expansion of Beijing's security presence deeper into mainland Southeast Asia and potentially provides the Chinese air force with its first dedicated overseas foothold. The Chinese Defense Ministry stated that these institutions are not directed against any third party and aim to deepen practical cooperation between the two militaries, contributing to regional peace and stability. This new facility follows China's establishment of its first foreign military base in Djibouti in 2017 and the inauguration of a Chinese-funded expansion of Cambodia's Ream Naval Base last year.
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DP World Research Indicates Supply Chain Resilience Now Prioritized Over Cost Reduction by Executives

DP World Research Indicates Supply Chain Resilience Now Prioritized Over Cost Reduction by Executives

DP World Research Indicates Supply Chain Resilience Now Prioritized Over Cost Reduction by Executives