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Asian Markets Rise as China, US Finally Put Pen to Paper on Deal

Asian markets rose early Thursday as details were released of the China-US trade deal signed in Washington, with analysts saying it would allow investors to turn their focus to the global outlook and earnings season.

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US, China Set to Sign Vital Trade Truce

The world's two dominant economic powers, the United States and China, are poised to sign a trade truce Wednesday that will allow businesses around the globe to breathe a sigh of relief.

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Nissan Denies Reported Plans to Split with Renault

Nissan is "in no way" planning to end its partnership with Renault, the Japanese auto giant insisted Tuesday after a report suggested a divorce was possible in the wake of the Carlos Ghosn scandal.

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New CEO Tells Staff Boeing Must be 'Transparent'

New Boeing Chief Executive David Calhoun told employees on Monday the company must strengthen its culture, focus on "integrity" and be "transparent," according to an email sent to staff.

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Indonesia, UAE Sign $23 bn Investment Deals

Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates have struck nearly $23 billion in business deals, including agreements in the energy sector and on infrastructure projects, the Southeast Asian nation said Monday.

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SGBL Calls Shareholders for ‘Extraordinary’ Meeting

Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban SAL called the holders of the common shares at the bank for an “extraordinary” meeting of the Ordinary General Assembly on January 23, 2020 in order to deliberate and vote on the matters set out in the following agenda:

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No End in Sight for Strike as French Govt. Offers Pension Compromise

A crippling French transport strike dragged into its 39th day on Sunday despite the government's offer to withdraw the most contested measure of the pension reform plans that sparked the protest.

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Asian Markets Mostly Higher as Iran Fears Recede, Eyes on US Jobs

Most Asian markets rose Friday but investors struggled to maintain a rally triggered by easing US-Iran tensions the previous day, as focus turned back to the global economic outlook.

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Ethiopia and Egypt Fail to Clinch Nile Dam Deal

Ethiopia and Egypt failed to resolve a long-running dispute over a massive dam being built on the Blue Nile River during the latest round of talks this week.

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Croatia Says Fairer EU Funding Needed to Halt Brain Drain

Cash from the EU's research funds must be spread beyond the "old men's club" of prestigious institutions in richer member states to curb the brain drain exacerbating inequalities across the bloc, a Croatian minister said on Thursday. 

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