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U.S. eyes 'back to basics' revamp of G20 when it assumes presidency next year
Breaking News. Politics: Washington has scaled back its participation this year, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent skipping a G20 finance
Washington has scaled back its participation this year, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent skipping a G20 finance
U.S. eyes 'back to basics' revamp of G20 when it assumes presidency next year
Breaking News. Politics: Washington has scaled back its participation this year, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent skipping a G20 finance
Washington has scaled back its participation this year, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent skipping a G20 finance
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Ishiba eyes tighter oversight of foreign residents via new office
Jul 15. Politics: Japan and coordinate responses among relevant offices such as the Immigration Services Agency, the Finance Ministry…
Japan and coordinate responses among relevant offices such as the Immigration Services Agency, the Finance Ministry…
Ishiba eyes tighter oversight of foreign residents via new office
Jul 15. Politics: Japan and coordinate responses among relevant offices such as the Immigration Services Agency, the Finance Ministry…
Japan and coordinate responses among relevant offices such as the Immigration Services Agency, the Finance Ministry…
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Japan PM to meet Bessent on Friday, Yomiuri says
Jul 15. Politics: …skipping a concurrent Group of 20 finance officials meeting in South Africa, U.S. Treasury said last week.
…skipping a concurrent Group of 20 finance officials meeting in South Africa, U.S. Treasury said last week.
Japan PM to meet Bessent on Friday, Yomiuri says
Jul 15. Politics: …skipping a concurrent Group of 20 finance officials meeting in South Africa, U.S. Treasury said last week.
…skipping a concurrent Group of 20 finance officials meeting in South Africa, U.S. Treasury said last week.
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Trump threatens Russia with 100% tariffs if war on Ukraine isn't resolved within 50 days
Jul 14. Germany has offered to finance two Patriot systems, government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius said Monday in Berlin.
Germany has offered to finance two Patriot systems, government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius said Monday in Berlin.
Trump threatens Russia with 100% tariffs if war on Ukraine isn't resolved within 50 days
Jul 14. Germany has offered to finance two Patriot systems, government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius said Monday in Berlin.
Germany has offered to finance two Patriot systems, government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius said Monday in Berlin.
Japan's aid agency to issue ¥23 bil Africa-support bonds in August
Jul 13. Part of the funds raised through the bonds then was used to finance projects such as the construction of a bridge over the Nile River in Uganda to support logistics, and in the building of geothermal infrastructure in Kenya.…
Part of the funds raised through the bonds then was used to finance projects such as the construction of a bridge over the Nile River in Uganda to support logistics, and in the building of geothermal infrastructure in Kenya.…
Japan's aid agency to issue ¥23 bil Africa-support bonds in August
Jul 13. Part of the funds raised through the bonds then was used to finance projects such as the construction of a bridge over the Nile River in Uganda to support logistics, and in the building of geothermal infrastructure in Kenya.…
Part of the funds raised through the bonds then was used to finance projects such as the construction of a bridge over the Nile River in Uganda to support logistics, and in the building of geothermal infrastructure in Kenya.…
Breaking News: U.S. eyes 'back to basics' revamp of G20 when it assumes presidency next year. Secretary Scott Bessent skipping a G20 finance
Breaking News: U.S. eyes 'back to basics' revamp of G20 when it assumes presidency next year. Secretary Scott Bessent skipping a G20 finance
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Jul 15: Japan PM to meet Bessent on Friday, Yomiuri says. …skipping a concurrent Group of 20 finance
Jul 15: Japan PM to meet Bessent on Friday, Yomiuri says. …skipping a concurrent Group of 20 finance
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Jul 15: Ishiba eyes tighter oversight of foreign residents via new office. Finance Ministry and the Ministry of Health,…
Jul 15: Ishiba eyes tighter oversight of foreign residents via new office. Finance Ministry and the Ministry of Health,…
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Jul 14: Trump threatens Russia with 100% tariffs if war on Ukraine isn't resolved within 50 days. Germany has offered to finance
Jul 14: Trump threatens Russia with 100% tariffs if war on Ukraine isn't resolved within 50 days. Germany has offered to finance
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Jul 13: Japan's aid agency to issue ¥23 bil Africa-support bonds in August. …bonds then was used to finance projects such as…
Jul 13: Japan's aid agency to issue ¥23 bil Africa-support bonds in August. …bonds then was used to finance projects such as…
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Trump demands more concessions as EU holds off on U.S. tariff countermeasures
Jul 13. German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said on Sunday the EU should be ready to take firm action if talks failed.
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said on Sunday the EU should be ready to take firm action if talks failed.
Trump demands more concessions as EU holds off on U.S. tariff countermeasures
Jul 13. German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said on Sunday the EU should be ready to take firm action if talks failed.
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said on Sunday the EU should be ready to take firm action if talks failed.
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Trump says steep copper tariffs in store as he broadens his trade war
Jul 8. However, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil warned that the EU was prepared to retaliate if necessary.
However, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil warned that the EU was prepared to retaliate if necessary.
Trump says steep copper tariffs in store as he broadens his trade war
Jul 8. However, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil warned that the EU was prepared to retaliate if necessary.
However, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil warned that the EU was prepared to retaliate if necessary.
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New tax break for auto loans could save some U.S. buyers thousands of dollars. But will it boost sales?
Jul 13. News: Smoke said. But I think it could influence their decision to finance that vehicle instead of paying cash or instead of…
Smoke said. But I think it could influence their decision to finance that vehicle instead of paying cash or instead of…
New tax break for auto loans could save some U.S. buyers thousands of dollars. But will it boost sales?
Jul 13. News: Smoke said. But I think it could influence their decision to finance that vehicle instead of paying cash or instead of…
Smoke said. But I think it could influence their decision to finance that vehicle instead of paying cash or instead of…
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Bessent to visit Japan for World Expo in Osaka, possibly next week
Jul 8. Politics: Given the planned trip, Bessent will likely skip a meeting of Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors…
Given the planned trip, Bessent will likely skip a meeting of Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors…
Bessent to visit Japan for World Expo in Osaka, possibly next week
Jul 8. Politics: Given the planned trip, Bessent will likely skip a meeting of Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors…
Given the planned trip, Bessent will likely skip a meeting of Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors…
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Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Brazil after public spat with Lula
Jul 10. …his finance minister, and others were called to an emergency meeting in Brasilia on Wednesday night to discuss the…
…his finance minister, and others were called to an emergency meeting in Brasilia on Wednesday night to discuss the…
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Brazil after public spat with Lula
Jul 10. …his finance minister, and others were called to an emergency meeting in Brasilia on Wednesday night to discuss the…
…his finance minister, and others were called to an emergency meeting in Brasilia on Wednesday night to discuss the…
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Trump sells shift from 'aid to trade' in White House meeting with African leaders
Jul 9. Politics: International Development Finance Corporation said earlier in the day it would provide project development funding…
International Development Finance Corporation said earlier in the day it would provide project development funding…
Trump sells shift from 'aid to trade' in White House meeting with African leaders
Jul 9. Politics: International Development Finance Corporation said earlier in the day it would provide project development funding…
International Development Finance Corporation said earlier in the day it would provide project development funding…
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Where do trade talks stand in the rush to avert higher U.S. tariffs?
Jul 7. Politics: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stressed that agriculture and dairy products remain very big red lines.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stressed that agriculture and dairy products remain very big red lines.
Where do trade talks stand in the rush to avert higher U.S. tariffs?
Jul 7. Politics: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stressed that agriculture and dairy products remain very big red lines.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stressed that agriculture and dairy products remain very big red lines.
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BRICS leaders in Rio defend multilateralism under attack
Jul 6. Politics: China and the UAE signaled in meetings with Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad in Rio that they plan to invest…
China and the UAE signaled in meetings with Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad in Rio that they plan to invest…
BRICS leaders in Rio defend multilateralism under attack
Jul 6. Politics: China and the UAE signaled in meetings with Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad in Rio that they plan to invest…
China and the UAE signaled in meetings with Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad in Rio that they plan to invest…
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Young U.S. college graduates face employment crisis
Jul 6. …grad-heavy sectors like technology, finance, and business information -- and overall economic uncertainty in the…
…grad-heavy sectors like technology, finance, and business information -- and overall economic uncertainty in the…
Young U.S. college graduates face employment crisis
Jul 6. …grad-heavy sectors like technology, finance, and business information -- and overall economic uncertainty in the…
…grad-heavy sectors like technology, finance, and business information -- and overall economic uncertainty in the…
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U.S. tariffs to kick in Aug 1, barring trade deals: Bessent
Jul 6. France's finance minister said Saturday he hoped they could strike a deal this weekend. Other countries were still…
France's finance minister said Saturday he hoped they could strike a deal this weekend. Other countries were still…
U.S. tariffs to kick in Aug 1, barring trade deals: Bessent
Jul 6. France's finance minister said Saturday he hoped they could strike a deal this weekend. Other countries were still…
France's finance minister said Saturday he hoped they could strike a deal this weekend. Other countries were still…
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Key Medicaid provision in Trump's tax cut and spending bill is found to violate Senate rules
Jun 27. Politics: Ron Wyden, the top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, said the Republican proposals would have meant $250…
Ron Wyden, the top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, said the Republican proposals would have meant $250…
Key Medicaid provision in Trump's tax cut and spending bill is found to violate Senate rules
Jun 27. Politics: Ron Wyden, the top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, said the Republican proposals would have meant $250…
Ron Wyden, the top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, said the Republican proposals would have meant $250…
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Israel halts aid into northern Gaza; clans deny Hamas is stealing it
Jun 27. Politics: …accuses Hamas of stealing aid for its own fighters or to sell to finance its operations, an accusation Hamas denies.
…accuses Hamas of stealing aid for its own fighters or to sell to finance its operations, an accusation Hamas denies.
Israel halts aid into northern Gaza; clans deny Hamas is stealing it
Jun 27. Politics: …accuses Hamas of stealing aid for its own fighters or to sell to finance its operations, an accusation Hamas denies.
…accuses Hamas of stealing aid for its own fighters or to sell to finance its operations, an accusation Hamas denies.
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Stadium where Babe Ruth played in Tokyo is at center of disputed park redevelopment plan
Jul 3. Science: The open letter is critical of so-called private finance schemes that give private developers access to park space.
The open letter is critical of so-called private finance schemes that give private developers access to park space.
Stadium where Babe Ruth played in Tokyo is at center of disputed park redevelopment plan
Jul 3. Science: The open letter is critical of so-called private finance schemes that give private developers access to park space.
The open letter is critical of so-called private finance schemes that give private developers access to park space.
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U.S. job openings in May hit 7.8 million in a continuing display of labor market resilience
Jul 2. Openings were reported at hotels and restaurants and at finance companies. Vacancies at the federal government fell…
Openings were reported at hotels and restaurants and at finance companies. Vacancies at the federal government fell…
U.S. job openings in May hit 7.8 million in a continuing display of labor market resilience
Jul 2. Openings were reported at hotels and restaurants and at finance companies. Vacancies at the federal government fell…
Openings were reported at hotels and restaurants and at finance companies. Vacancies at the federal government fell…
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G7 agrees to avoid higher taxes for U.S. and UK companies
Jun 29. finance minister Rachel Reeves said in a statement, adding that more work was need to tackle aggressive tax planning…
finance minister Rachel Reeves said in a statement, adding that more work was need to tackle aggressive tax planning…
G7 agrees to avoid higher taxes for U.S. and UK companies
Jun 29. finance minister Rachel Reeves said in a statement, adding that more work was need to tackle aggressive tax planning…
finance minister Rachel Reeves said in a statement, adding that more work was need to tackle aggressive tax planning…
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Japan opposition chief sorry for remarks seen as misogynistic
Jun 26. While the party, led by the former Finance Ministry bureaucrat, has pledged to promote measures to boost disposable…
While the party, led by the former Finance Ministry bureaucrat, has pledged to promote measures to boost disposable…
Japan opposition chief sorry for remarks seen as misogynistic
Jun 26. While the party, led by the former Finance Ministry bureaucrat, has pledged to promote measures to boost disposable…
While the party, led by the former Finance Ministry bureaucrat, has pledged to promote measures to boost disposable…
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U.S., Canada to resume trade talks after Ottawa drops digital tax
Jul 1. Politics: The tax collection slated for Monday will be halted, a statement from Canada's finance ministry said. Finance
The tax collection slated for Monday will be halted, a statement from Canada's finance ministry said. Finance
U.S., Canada to resume trade talks after Ottawa drops digital tax
Jul 1. Politics: The tax collection slated for Monday will be halted, a statement from Canada's finance ministry said. Finance
The tax collection slated for Monday will be halted, a statement from Canada's finance ministry said. Finance
Japan's tax revenue set to hit record for 5th year, topping ¥75 tril
Jul 1. …adding the Finance Ministry will formally announce the result in the near future. The general-account tax revenue for fiscal 2024, around 2 trillion yen above the government's initial estimate of 73.…
…adding the Finance Ministry will formally announce the result in the near future. The general-account tax revenue for fiscal 2024, around 2 trillion yen above the government's initial estimate of 73.…
Japan's tax revenue set to hit record for 5th year, topping ¥75 tril
Jul 1. …adding the Finance Ministry will formally announce the result in the near future. The general-account tax revenue for fiscal 2024, around 2 trillion yen above the government's initial estimate of 73.…
…adding the Finance Ministry will formally announce the result in the near future. The general-account tax revenue for fiscal 2024, around 2 trillion yen above the government's initial estimate of 73.…
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Japan says no fentanyl seized at border in 6 years after U.S. smuggling report
Jun 27. Crime: No fentanyl had been seized at Japan's borders in the six years through 2024, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said…
No fentanyl had been seized at Japan's borders in the six years through 2024, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said…
Japan says no fentanyl seized at border in 6 years after U.S. smuggling report
Jun 27. Crime: No fentanyl had been seized at Japan's borders in the six years through 2024, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said…
No fentanyl had been seized at Japan's borders in the six years through 2024, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said…
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Ukraine asks allies to allocate 0.25% of GDP to boost its weapon production
Jun 22. This year Kyiv had secured $43 billion to finance its domestic weapon production, Zelenskyy said.
This year Kyiv had secured $43 billion to finance its domestic weapon production, Zelenskyy said.
Ukraine asks allies to allocate 0.25% of GDP to boost its weapon production
Jun 22. This year Kyiv had secured $43 billion to finance its domestic weapon production, Zelenskyy said.
This year Kyiv had secured $43 billion to finance its domestic weapon production, Zelenskyy said.
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Olympic leader Bach's $350,000 pay package in 2024 trails far behind soccer's elected leaders
Jun 21. Politics: The IOC has classed the 71-year-old Bach as a volunteer on a full-time executive mission who “should not have to finance
The IOC has classed the 71-year-old Bach as a volunteer on a full-time executive mission who “should not have to finance
Olympic leader Bach's $350,000 pay package in 2024 trails far behind soccer's elected leaders
Jun 21. Politics: The IOC has classed the 71-year-old Bach as a volunteer on a full-time executive mission who “should not have to finance
The IOC has classed the 71-year-old Bach as a volunteer on a full-time executive mission who “should not have to finance
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Japan logs ¥637.6 bil trade deficit in May on weak U.S. exports
Jun 18. …crude oil from the United Arab Emirates and coal from Australia, the Finance Ministry said in a preliminary report.
…crude oil from the United Arab Emirates and coal from Australia, the Finance Ministry said in a preliminary report.
Japan logs ¥637.6 bil trade deficit in May on weak U.S. exports
Jun 18. …crude oil from the United Arab Emirates and coal from Australia, the Finance Ministry said in a preliminary report.
…crude oil from the United Arab Emirates and coal from Australia, the Finance Ministry said in a preliminary report.
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Britain and allies impose sanctions on Israeli far-right ministers for 'inciting violence'
Jun 11. …travel bans on Israel's national security minister Ben-Gvir and finance minister Smotrich, both West Bank settlers.…
…travel bans on Israel's national security minister Ben-Gvir and finance minister Smotrich, both West Bank settlers.…
Britain and allies impose sanctions on Israeli far-right ministers for 'inciting violence'
Jun 11. …travel bans on Israel's national security minister Ben-Gvir and finance minister Smotrich, both West Bank settlers.…
…travel bans on Israel's national security minister Ben-Gvir and finance minister Smotrich, both West Bank settlers.…
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World leaders head to France for U.N. summit on ocean threats
Jun 8. Chief among these is securing the missing finance to get anywhere near protecting 30 percent of the world's oceans by…
Chief among these is securing the missing finance to get anywhere near protecting 30 percent of the world's oceans by…
World leaders head to France for U.N. summit on ocean threats
Jun 8. Chief among these is securing the missing finance to get anywhere near protecting 30 percent of the world's oceans by…
Chief among these is securing the missing finance to get anywhere near protecting 30 percent of the world's oceans by…
Over 1,800 people arrested in crack down on Asia-based scam operations
Jun 4. Crime: In one case in March, a finance director in Singapore was scammed through deep-fake videos by someone who claimed to be the chief executive at a multinational corporation. The victim transferred $499,…
In one case in March, a finance director in Singapore was scammed through deep-fake videos by someone who claimed to be the chief executive at a multinational corporation. The victim transferred $499,…
Over 1,800 people arrested in crack down on Asia-based scam operations
Jun 4. Crime: In one case in March, a finance director in Singapore was scammed through deep-fake videos by someone who claimed to be the chief executive at a multinational corporation. The victim transferred $499,…
In one case in March, a finance director in Singapore was scammed through deep-fake videos by someone who claimed to be the chief executive at a multinational corporation. The victim transferred $499,…