The question of additional witnesses is contentious. Democrats say they need to hear from key officials -- including former national security advisor John Bolton -- with close knowledge of the president's dealings. Trump blocked their testimony during the House hearings. … [Read more...] about Trump brief assails impeachment, demands immediate acquittal
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U.S. to maintain tariffs on Chinese goods until Phase 2 deal – Mnuchin
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin speaks about sanctions against Turkey at a news briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., October 11, 2019 – PHOTO: REUTERS WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The United States will maintain tariffs on Chinese goods until the completion of a second phase of a U.S.-China trade agreement, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Tuesday, a day before the two sides are to sign an interim deal. … [Read more...] about U.S. to maintain tariffs on Chinese goods until Phase 2 deal – Mnuchin
BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES JAN. 23
Nguyen Do Anh Tuan, head of the International Cooperation Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, said Japan is currently the biggest foreign direct investor of Vietnam in the field with a lot of high-quality agricultural projects such as growing vegetables and flowers in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, and animal husbandry in the southern province of Dong Nai. … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES JAN. 23
China to ramp up U.S. car, aircraft, energy purchases in trade deal
The source providing the purchase figures expressed skepticism about manufactured goods pledges by Beijing since the U.S.-China trade deal does not address any of the non-tariff barriers that have kept these U.S. goods out of the Chinese market for decades, including procurement rules, product standards and subsidies to Chinese state-owned firms. … [Read more...] about China to ramp up U.S. car, aircraft, energy purchases in trade deal
Hai Phong remains attractive for investors: official
Last year, several large-scale investment projects landed in the city, including a $3.5 billion automobile manufacturing plant financed by Vietnamese automaker VinFast, a subsidiary of Vingroup, the $91 million Do Son golf and villa project and $43.1 million five-star Hilton hotel invested by BRG Group and the $69 million Pullman hotel project of Nhat Ha Co. … [Read more...] about Hai Phong remains attractive for investors: official
