China's 2019 economic growth weakens amid trade war

The world’s second-largest economy grew by 6.1 percent, down from 2018’s 6.6 percent, already the lowest since 1990, government data showed Friday.

US Senate passes new North American trade deal

The agreement includes tougher rules on labour and automotive content but leaves $1.2 trillion in annual US-Mexico-Canada trade flows largely unchanged.

Lebanon cenbank governor asked to delay Eurobond swaps - source

The central bank proposed Lebanese holders of Eurobonds due in 2020 swap their holdings for longer-dated notes, a move that could ease pressure on dwindling foreign currency reserves amid a deep financial crisis.

Hyundai and Kia bet on London start-up for electric cars

The $110 million bet on the five-year-old technology firm comes as some manufacturers abandon Britain because of uncertainties about how it will trade with EU nations once it leaves the bloc this month.

Britain launches farm bill as Brexit paves way for major reforms

Britain currently abides by the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy but is set to leave the European Union at the end of this month. There will be a seven-year transition period for farmers in England to adjust to some subsidies being phased out.

US, China sign 'momentous' trade deal

US President Trump signed a trade agreement with China that is expected to boost exports from US farmers and manufacturers and is aimed at lowering tensions in a long-running dispute between the economic powers.

Stay away from N Korea cryptocurrency conference, UN sanctions experts warn

The warning comes after independent UN experts said in August that North Korea generated an estimated $2 billion for its weapons of mass destruction programmes using cyberattacks to steal from banks and cryptocurrency exchanges.

Musk nears $346 million payday as Tesla market value soars

Musk has transformed Tesla from a niche car maker with production problems into the global leader in electric vehicles, with US and Chinese factories

US drops designation of China as currency manipulator

The preliminary pact that the two sides are set to sign this week includes a section that's intended to prevent China from manipulating its currency to gain trade advantages.

Protests as Siemens backs Australia coal mine project

Campaigners slam German engineering group for opting to develop a controversial coal mine project in Australia with catastrophic bushfire season there fanning more anger against the proposed mine, owned by India's Adani group.

Saudi Aramco raises IPO to record $29.4B by over-allotment of shares

Aramco initially raised a $25.6 billion, which was itself a record level, in its December IPO by selling 3 billion shares at 32 riyals ($8.53) a share.

No end in sight for strike as French govt offers pension compromise

Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has said he would drop plans to increase the official retirement age to 64 from 62 in an effort to end a strike which has paralysed Paris and its suburbs, with bus, train and metro services all badly disrupted.