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S. African president warns "perpetrators of xenophobia violence"

​South African President Jacob Zuma on Thursday warned "those behind the ongoing xenophobic violence" to immediately stop or face the law.

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German correspondent condemns Abe gov't intervention over critical reporting

​A German correspondent in Tokyo has condemned the government of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's control over critical reporting, asking the country to explain more to people.

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Many reasons to tour Ho Chi Minh City

​The ongoing 2015 HCM City Tourism Festival, which runs from March 26 to 29, attracted over 40 local and foreign agencies including those from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.

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Multinational companies upbeat about Chinese market

Senior multinational executives have shown confidence in the investment climate in China amid concerns that the business environment is deteriorating.

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Bangladesh eases restriction on foreigners' entry to hill districts

Bangladesh eases restriction on foreigners' entry to hill districts DHAKA, March 23 (Xinhua) -- The Bangladeshi government has eased restriction on foreigners' entry to three hill districts in the country's southeastern Chittagong region.

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Foreign intervention main reason behind prolonged Syria crisis

As the Syria crisis enters its fifth year with no tangible political solution in sight, Syrian politicians blame foreign intervention for the protracted conflict.

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China tourist train to DPRK resumes service

China's tourist train to neighboring Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) resumed service on Monday after the DPRK removed Ebola quarantine measures against foreign visitors.

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China to provide fertile soil for foreign investment

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's government work report to the national legislature on Thursday has not only revealed the blueprint for China's development in the year to come, but also showed the government's willingness to make easer access for foreign investors.

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Western delegations' visits to Syria to break political isolation

Visits by foreign delegations to Syria recently could indicate that the West is willing to break, even on a low profile, the isolation against the country since the war there broke out nearly four years ago, according to local political analysts.

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Australia risks Chinese backlash by cracking down on foreign investment laws

​Australia's treasurer Joe Hockey has risked severe backlash from Chinese investors by ordering one of the country's wealthiest men, Hui Ka Yan, to sell a 30.4 million U.S. dollar property in Sydney.

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Australia risks Chinese backlash by cracking down on foreign investment laws

​Australia's treasurer Joe Hockey has risked severe backlash from Chinese investors by ordering one of the country's wealthiest men, Hui Ka Yan, to sell a 30.4 million U.S. dollar property in Sydney.

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Japan's ruling coalition at odds over Abe's plans to expand SDF overseas roles

​Japan's ruling coalition parties discussed on Friday whether the Self-Defense Forces (SDF) should be allowed to play an expanded role in overseas operations and even without a UN mandate in certain scenarios.

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China still darling of foreign investors

​Even as growth slows and labor costs skyrocket, foreign investors keep pouring capital into China.

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China's fine on Qualcomm not "economic nationalism"

China's fine on Qualcomm is nothing but a legitimate act to regulate the market and create a fair environment for all businesses -- Chinese and foreign.

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Qualcomm fine augurs fairer market in China

The record anti-trust fine imposed by China on San Diego-based Qualcomm has stirred unease among foreign firms who perceive unfair treatment and a worsening business environment.

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EU to delay sanctions on Russia: French FM

​The European Union (EU) on Monday decided to delay fresh sanctions on Russia by a week to wait for the outcome of Minsk talks.

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Egypt gears up to revive economy by wooing investors

​As Egypt is struggling to rally support for its economic summit scheduled to be held in Sharm El-Sheikh in March, the country needs to conduct a number of reforms to improve its investment climate and attract foreign investors, said economic experts.