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S. Korea's trade with DPRK falls to near-zero

According to the Chosunilbo, S. Korea's trade with North Korea is expected to be practically zero this year now the joint Kaesong Industrial Complex has been shut down.

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Aussie PM discusses trade, terror with U.S. President Obama

​Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has discussed the threat of terror as well as global trade and regional stability with U.S. President Barack Obama, after the pair exchanged a half-hour phone call on Thursday morning.

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"One Belt One Road" seminar held in Afghan capital

"One Belt One Road" seminar, jointly organized by Afghan foreign ministry and Chinese Embassy in Afghanistan, kicked off here on Sunday, discussing the opportunity of boosting connectivity and development along the ancient trade route.

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EU, Japan seek to conclude free trade deal this year

The European Union (EU) and Japan sought to conclude their free trade deal in 2016, which has missed the deadline of last year due to lack of breakthrough in tariff liberalization, a EU statement said Wednesday.

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China will not manipulate currency for trade advantage

China will not try to devalue the yuan to seek a trade surplus as market-determined RMB rates and balanced international trade are in the country's interest.

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Sri Lanka, China to hold discussions on FTA

​Sri Lanka and China will hold high level discussions in June on the possibility of signing a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Sri Lanka's Ministry of Industry and Commerce said in a statement here on Monday.

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Indonesia, Serbia agree to boost trade, efforts to fight terrorism

Indonesia and Serbia agreed on Wednesday to increase trade volume and investment, and reaffirm their commitment to step up measures in combating terrorism.

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Thailand tightens up legislation to end illegal ivory trade

Thailand has strengthened the implementation of its National Ivory Action Plan to stop illegal ivory trade, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) disclosed Wednesday.

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Obama defends U.S.-EU free trade agreement amid mass protest in Germany

​U.S. President Barack Obama is defending his transatlantic trade deal on a visit to Germany though tens of thousands of Germans took to the street to oppose the bill.

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China's free trade zones pilot reforms for efficiency and openness

China's four pilot free trade zones, located along the country's developed east coast, are spearheading structural reforms to make it easier to start businesses and grant foreign firms more access to the service sector.

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China eyes trade boost with Australia

Beijing and Canberra are seeking to increase business ties as Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull leads his country's largest-ever trade mission to China.

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Export, import data latest sign of economic stabilization

China's exports staged a turnaround in March, while a decline in imports narrowed, customs data showed on Wednesday, adding to signs of stabilization in the economy.

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In Egypt, dye workshop fights to survive

Egypt's hard-currency crisis and competition from modern factories in Asia and at home threaten one of the last dyeing workshops in Egypt but one of its owners takes comfort in the trade's ancient resilience.

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Thailand's final decision on TPP to be announced in April

The Thai government is urged to give a clear decision to join the Trans-Pacific-Partnership (TPP) by April, Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak said on Tuesday.

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No breakthrough in stalled free trade talks during EU-India summit

The 13th summit between the European Union and India has failed to re-launch long-stalled free trade negotiations.

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China's economic transition set to boost Asian integration despite slower trade growth

​Regional economic integration in Asia is expected to deepen further as China moves up the international value chain despite weakening trade growth, experts who follow China's ongoing economic transition said on Tuesday.

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Obama hosts Canada's Trudeau, focusing on climate change, trade

U.S. President Barack Obama welcomed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the White House on Thursday, eyeing to promote cooperation on climate change and boost trade between the neighboring countries.