Lawmakers criticize Apple CEO Tim Cook for ‘censorship’ of apps in China
Politicians from both sides of the aisle wrote Apple’s Tim Cook a letter, taking issue with his position on China. Source link: Click here for more
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Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal faces narrow defeat on Saturday, analysts warn
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has insisted he is “very confident” the House of Commons will support his Brexit deal on Saturday. Source link: Click here for more
Bernard Chan says violence ‘has to stop’
Carrie Lam, Hong Kong’s chief executive, speaks during a news conference in July 2019 in Hong Kong, China. Anthony Kwan | Getty Images News | Getty Images Hong Kong politician and businessman Bernard Chan said that the violence in Hong Kong “has to stop,” as the city prepares itself for...
Apple CEO meets China regulator after pulling Hong Kong app
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation says its chief met Apple CEO Tim Cook to discuss Apple expanding investment in China and consumer rights protection. Source link: Click here for more
Japan-US trade deal estimated to boost Japan’s economy by 0.8%
The trade deal reached between Japan and the United States is estimated to contribute about 4 trillion yen ($36.84 billion) to Japan’s GDP. Source link: Click here for more
China says its economy grew 6% in the third quarter, slower than expected
China released third-quarter GDP figures on Friday showing the economy grew 6.0% from a year ago. Source link: Click here for more
London commuters seen dragging climate activists off underground trains
London commuters physically dragged Extinction Rebellion protesters off the top of a busy underground train on Thursday morning. Source link: Click here for more
In a tightly-contested race, Canada’s scandal-hit Trudeau battles to stay in power
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears to be on the brink of losing his parliamentary majority. Source link: Click here for more
Brexit deal on a knife edge but talks continue ahead of EU summit
Efforts are continuing to hammer out a Brexit deal Thursday as European Union leaders gather for a summit in Brussels. Source link: Click here for more
British sports car maker McLaren Automotive will keep production in the UK despite Brexit
“It would be uneconomic to do anything else,” CEO Mike Flewitt said at the 2019 Forbes Global CEO Conference in Singapore. Source link: Click here for more
Hong Kong’s troubles are ‘very bad for the region,’ says Singapore’s leader
Singapore thrives best when the entire region is stable and can attract investors, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Source link: Click here for more
Hecklers again disrupt Carrie Lam on floor of Hong Kong legislature
She was supposed to take questions about her annual policy address, which she delivered by video on Wednesday after similar disruptions. Source link: Click here for more
Phase one deal will help US soybean farmers retake Chinese market share, trade group executive says
The trade war has pummeled farmers of the most valuable U.S. crop, as exports to China plummeted 53% in the 2018-2019 marketing year. Source link: Click here for more
Watch: Trump holds press conference with Italian President Sergio Mattarella
The Trump administration’s recent tariffs on European imports have raised tensions between the U.S. and EU member states. Source link: Click here for more
Former Mexican president says Trump is ‘isolating’ the US economy
President Donald Trump is isolating the U.S. and jeopardizing global economic growth, former Mexican President Vicente Fox told CNBC Wednesday. Source link: Click here for more
Brexit talks enter final day before crucial EU summit
The U.K. and EU are entering a final day of talks Wednesday with hopes that a Brexit deal can be reached before a crucial EU summit. Source link: Click here for more
‘Awfully high’ risks of a global recession in the next 12-18 months, Moody’s chief economist says
“Even if we don’t have a recession … I think it’s pretty clear that we’re going to have a much weaker economy,” says Mark Zandi. Source link: Click here for more
Carrie Lam shouted down by pro-democracy lawmakers on floor of Hong Kong parliament
Lam’s remarks were initially suspended amid disruption. As she was set to begin her address a second time, pro-democracy lawmakers interrupted her and some even threw objects at her. Source link: Click here for more
China threatens countermeasures in response to US bill supporting Hong Kong protesters
China will take countermeasures against the U.S. for its move towards passing a bill that favors the Hong Kong protesters, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said Wednesday. Source link: Click here for more
Hong Kong protesters trample and burn jersey of NBA star LeBron James
LeBron James’ standing among basketball fans in Hong Kong has taken a hit because of comments the NBA star made about free speech. Source link: Click here for more