US sanction threat spurred Indonesia to drop Russia, China weapons deals
JAKARTA, Mar 14, 2020, SCMP. The Trump administration pressured Indonesia into dropping deals to buy…
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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.
[Analytics] All the shows and movies shut down or delayed because of coronavirus
When Tom Hanks announced on Wednesday that he and Rita Wilson had tested positive for…
[Analytics] A time for cautious buying of stocks
World stock markets regained some of the ground lost in yesterday’s record (in the MSCI…
Jack Ma foundation to donate 1 mln masks and 500,000 testing kits to US
HANGZHOU, Mar 14, 2020, Xinhua. The Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation will donate 1…
Ivanka Trump self-isolates after Australia’s minister Dutton meeting
WASHINGTON D.C., Mar 14, 2020, 9News. Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka will go into self-isolation after…
Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft, Berkshire Hathaway boards to focus on philanthropy
NEW YORK, Mar 14, 2020, SCMP. Bill Gates said on Friday he is stepping down…
Trump declares a national emergency over the coronavirus
WASHINGTON D.C., Mar 13, 2020, LAT. President Trump invoked emergency powers Friday, declaring a national…
Brazil’s President Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus, further testing being done
RIO DE JANEIRO, Mar 13, 2020, Fox News. Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive…
France shuts schools as coronavirus spreads, hopes to avoid becoming the next Italy
PARIS, Mar 13, 2020, CNBC. French President Emmanuel Macron has asked global leaders to act…
Australia’s home affairs minister Peter Dutton admitted into hospital with coronovirus positive, he’s ‘feeling fine’
SYNDEY, Mar 13, 2020, ABC News. Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has confirmed he has…
[Analytics] Virus kills off major sporting events worldwide
The collapse of sports events worldwide over the rapidly spreading new coronavirus heaped pressure on…
Abe tells Trump Japan prepping for Tokyo Olympics as planned
TOKYO, Mar 13, 2020, Kyodo. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told U.S. President Donald Trump during…