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Trump gives Chevron a month to 'wind down' Venezuela operations
Trump gives Chevron a month to 'wind down' Venezuela operations
by  AFP

The United States on Tuesday gave energy giant Chevron just one month to stop its operations in Venezuela, delivering a heavy blow to cash-strapped authorities in Caracas. But a Treasury Department unit said Tuesday that Chevron must stop pumping within 30 days, a timeframe industry insiders described as unrealistic.

Hong Kong firm offloads Panama ports after Trump pressure
Hong Kong firm offloads Panama ports after Trump pressure
by  AFP

Under fierce pressure from US President Donald Trump, Hong Kong firm Hutchison said Tuesday it had agreed to sell its lucrative Panama Canal ports to a US-led consortium. CK Hutchison Holdings said it would offload a 90-percent stake in the Panama Ports Company (PPC) and sell a slew of other non-Chinese ports to a group led by giant asset manager BlackRock.

China to unveil 2025 growth goals eyeing trade war woes
China to unveil 2025 growth goals eyeing trade war woes
by  AFP

China's leadership will on Wednesday unveil their growth goals for the coming year as they eye a mounting trade war with the United States and deepening economic doldrums at home. Top of the agenda will be Premier Li Qiang's delivery of the government's "work report" to delegates, in which Beijing will unveil its economic growth goals for the coming year.

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