Trump says critics want him to keep US economy closed until election
WASHINGTON D.C., May 14, 2020, Fox News. President Trump, in an interview that aired Thursday…
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The United States is one of the 12 founding members of APEC. It is the largest economy in the world and home to 323 million people. When the forum began in 1989, the real GDP of the United States was USD 8.8 trillion, which went up to 16.9 trillion in 2016. Its real per capita GDP also rose from 36,000 in 1989 to 52,000 in 2016.
US president urged to relax fishing restrictions in the Pacific
WASHINGTON D.C., May 14, 2020, RNZ. The council that governs US fisheries in the western…
Zoom will seek public feedback on plan for stronger encryption
SAN FRANCISCO, May 14, 2020, Bloomberg. Zoom Video Communications said it will share details on…
Trump’s rebuke of Fauci encapsulates rejection of science in virus fight
WASHINGTON D.C., May 14, 2020, CNN. President Donald Trump’s repudiation of Dr. Anthony Fauci has…
[Analytics] Asian movies target overseas markets
South Korean films are making their mark on world cinema following the landmark success of…
Canada and US about to extend ban on non-essential travel across border to June 21
OTTAWA/WASHINGTON D.C., May 13, 2020, National Post. Canada and the United States appear likely to…
China denounces act on coronavirus-related sanctions proposed by US senator
BEIJING, May 13, 2020, CGTN. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Zhao Lijian on Wednesday…
Sioux tribes try to block roads to their reservations but South Dakota governor warns that checkpoints are illegal
PIERRE, May 13, 2020, Fox News. The clash between South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and…
India to send seven flights to Australia to bring back Indians between May 21 and May 28
CANBERRA, May 13, 2020, India Today. India will operate seven special flights starting May 21…
Vietnam faces heavy competition in wooing businesses relocating from China: Expert
HANOI, May 13, 2020, VN Express. Vietnam could fall behind other Asian countries in attracting…
[Analytics] Coronavirus threatens to spark biodefense arms race
Last month the Donald Trump administration cut US National Institute of Health (NIH) funding to…
Twitter employees can work from home forever: CEO
NEW YORK, May 13, 2020, NBC News. Twitter will allow employees to work from home…