China orders audit of government debt
China has ordered a nationwide audit of all government debt, underlining fears that the recent slowdown in its economy may impact the financial sector.
Biden Talks Afghanistan And Trade In India
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is holding talks with Indian leaders after arriving for a four-day visit
China must deepen reforms to meet economic challenges
China must deepen reforms to address a slew of challenges confronting it, President Xi Jinping said in comments published on Tuesday that emphasize the government's determination to restructure the slowing economy.
Public trust crisis threatens China's nuclear power ambitions
As China pushes an aggressive expansion of nuclear power it is running into a major stumbling block - a breakdown of trust, post-Fukushima, in official assurances of public safety.
Iranian Economists Call For 'Civil Movement' To Counter U.S.-Led Sanctions
Three prominent Iranian economists have called for the creation of a "civil movement" against U.S.-led sanctions that have been imposed on Tehran over its nuclear program.
China to adjust liquidity, keep credit growth steady
China's central bank pledged on Sunday to use a mix of policy tools to adjust banking liquidity to ensure steady credit growth, in an apparent bid to soothe market concerns about tighter monetary conditions.
China warns of 'grim' trade outlook after surprise exports fall
China warned on Wednesday of a "grim" outlook for trade after a surprise fall in June exports, raising fresh concerns about the extent of the slowdown in the world's second-largest economy and increasing the pressure on the government to act.
Euro zone grants multi-billion euro lifeline for Greece
Greece secured a lifeline from the euro zone and the IMF on Monday but was told it must keep its promises on cutting public sector jobs and selling state assets to get all the cash.
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