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Xi says China, Central Asia must 'fully unleash' potential
Xi says China, Central Asia must 'fully unleash' potential
by  AFP

Xi Jinping called on China and Central Asia to "fully unleash" their potential in trade, economic and infrastructure cooperation Friday, as he wrapped up a landmark summit with heads of state from the strategically vital region.

Most Asian markets rally on US debt deal hope
Most Asian markets rally on US debt deal hope
by  AFP

Most Asian markets built on a global rally Friday as traders grow increasingly hopeful that US lawmakers will hammer out a deal to lift the debt ceiling and avert a calamitous default. Markets expect the bank to stand pat next month, though traders are increasingly worried another increase could be on the cards.

Electric trucks pick up speed despite bumpy road
Electric trucks pick up speed despite bumpy road
by  AFP

Using a motorised arm, a worker at Volvo's factory near Gothenburg slowly guides massive black blocks alongside a chassis, the three tonnes of batteries soon to power an electric truck. They need charging terminals dozens of times more powerful than those made for electric cars.

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