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‘Leakage’ of coal from North to South Korea worries experts

WASHINGTON — Following Seoul's announcement that South Korean companies have illegally imported North Korean coal, U.S. experts are worried about North Korean trade that contravenes international sanctions. The Korea Customs Service (KCS) announced...

At Least 5 People Killed in New Earthquake in Indonesia’s Lombok Island

At least 5 people were killed by a strong earthquake that struck the Indonesian tourist island of Lombok and the neighboring island of Sumbawa Sunday evening. Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, a spokesman for...

6.9-magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia’s Lombok

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Lombok Sunday, just hours after a 6.3-magnitude quake shook the island, the U.S. Geological Survey said. Two smaller quakes were reported around the same...

Asian currencies slip on trade fears as authorities try to avert crisis

TAIPEI — Many of Asia's currencies are losing value against the U.S. dollar this year as China and the United States fight over trade, but analysts say policymakers are handling the dip...

Indonesia pins great economic hopes on Asian Games

JAKARTA — Indonesia has spent more than $3 billion on preparations for the Asian Games, with the government projecting that it will produce immediate and long-term benefits for the country. While investments...

China, US to resume trade talks this month

A Chinese delegation will travel to the United States later this month to resume negotiations as a trade war intensifies between the world’s two biggest economies. China’s Commerce Ministry says Vice Minister...

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