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Saudi FM visits Pakistan for cooperation on "common challenges"

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Adel Bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir said Thursday that he had discussed "common challenges" with Pakistani side during his one-day visit to Pakistan.

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Chinese yuan weakens against U.S. dollar in 2016, raising 5 guesses

The Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, has been weakening against U.S. dollar since the beginning of 2016, and shows no signs of reversion.

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Pakistan expels Bangladeshi diplomat

In a tit-for-tat, Pakistan has expelled a Bangladeshi woman diplomat and asked her to leave the country by Thursday, days after a Pakistani woman diplomat was sent packing over accusations of having links with the banned Jamayetul Mujahideen Bangladesh militant group.

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Afghan economic situation declines with NATO-led forces' withdrawal

​The conclusion of the NATO-led forces combat mission in Afghanistan in late 2014 and withdrawal of major parts of the more than 120,000-strong combat troops has negatively affected the economy of the foreign-aid dependent country.

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Premier urges stronger reform in financial service in Shanghai FTZ

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has urged financial service institutions in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone (FTZ) to carry out stronger financial reforms and opening up.

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Singapore tightens checks on foreign airlines flying here

Singapore has stepped up its scrutiny of foreign carriers to ensure safe skies, as passenger and flight numbers continue to rise.

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China's adherence to reform, opening up passes confidence to world

As an important driving force for global economic growth, China's adherence to its reform and opening up policy is injecting dynamism into and boosting confidence for world economic recovery.

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Over half respondents believe China-U.S. cooperation important

More than 50 percent of Chinese and foreign respondents believed cooperation between China and the United States is "very important," according to a latest survey by Xinhua and Tencent News.

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China dismisses worries about capital outflow

There is not and will not be a massive foreign capital outflow from China, the foreign exchange regulator said Thursday to reassure a panicked market before the Federal Reserve decides whether to hike U.S. interest rates.

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Indonesia unveils massive stimulus packages

​Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Wednesday announced a huge economic package, including deregulation, de-bureaucratization, tax incentives, and a boost in legal certainty, to lure foreign investment and accelerate economy as rupiah weakens to 17-year lows.

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Indonesia unveils massive stimulus packages

Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Wednesday announced a huge economic package, including deregulation, de-bureaucratization, tax incentives, and a boost in legal certainty, to lure foreign investment and accelerate economy as rupiah weakens to 17-year lows.

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China set to celebrate WWII victory with presence of 30 world leaders

China on Tuesday released details about the upcoming military parade, lifting the lid on the previously-hushed list of invited world leaders and guests.

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ASEAN FMs satisfied with community building process

​Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) expressed satisfactions over the ASEAN community-building process, but called for accelerated actions to complete the remaining tasks, Malaysian Foreign Minister Anifah Aman said here Tuesday.

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Turkey issues travel ban on 15,000 suspected foreign fighters

​Turkey has put travel ban on 15,000 suspected foreigner fighters, and deported more than 1,500 others who aim to join the Islamic State (IS) group in Syria, Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tanju Bilgic said Wednesday.

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S. Korea's short-term foreign debt risks fall to lowest after 2008 crisis

S. Korea's short-term foreign debt risks fall to lowest after 2008 crisis

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Myanmar sees over 400,000 tourists visiting second largest city in 2014

​Myanmar's second largest city of Mandalay in the north received more than 400,000 foreign tourists in 2014, revealed the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism on Tuesday, predicting a rise to more than 500,000 in 2015.

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China's FTZ expansion set to push institutional reform

China unveiled three free trade zones (FTZs) following the pioneering precedent of the Shanghai model on Tuesday, a move expected to accelerate institutional reform to benefit China and the rest of the world.