Policy Makers

China's Xi congratulates Merz on election as German chancellor

US, China to hold ice-breaker trade talks in Geneva on Saturday

Merz fails to be elected chancellor by German parliament, shares fall

Conservative leader Merz set to become Germany's chancellor

Japan, China, South Korea, ASEAN enhance regional financial safety net

Romanian PM Ciolacu resigns after vote loss

Australia markets welcome political stability under Labor as Trump 2.0 risks mount

Hungary's election-year 2026 budget hinges on risky growth projection, fiscal watchdog says

Thailand finance ministry says expects 36.5 million foreign tourists this year

US wants to start tariff talks with China, state media says

China suggests COVID-19 originated in US in response to Trump allegation

Risk of global economic recession surges on US tariff shockwaves

Exclusive-China's Xi to visit Shanghai in show of strength amid trade war