Taiwan stages live-fire military exercises after China threats
Taiwan has engaged in live-fire military exercises along its east coast, amid renewed threats from China to bring the island under its control by force.
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Pound will remain volatile after Brexit delay hope sparks rebound, says Carney
Bank of England governor Mark Carney has said the pound’s rebound after the Commons vote signals market hope that Brexit can be delayed, but warned over further volatility.
German economy slowed in 2018 amid growing fears over global downturn
Germany’s economic growth slowed in 2018 to the weakest rate in five years.
China criticises ‘irresponsible’ Trudeau comments in death penalty case
China has expressed “strong dissatisfaction” with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over his criticism of a death sentence given to an alleged Canadian drug smuggler at a retrial.
Dundee businessman calls on firms to target China
A Dundee businessman has claimed Scottish companies are missing a huge opportunity by not targeting the burgeoning Chinese market.
British economy slows as manufacturing and car sales hit growth
Britain’s economy continued to cool in the three months to November as a “steep decline” in manufacturing activity dragged on growth amid increasing Brexit uncertainty.
Skye website translated into Mandarin to boost visitor numbers
A website about Skye has been translated into Mandarin in a bid to encourage people from China to visit the island.
FTSE 100 ends in positive territory as US-China trade talks end
The FTSE 100 followed global stock markets higher on Wednesday, buoyed by the conclusion of trade talks between the US and China.
Next rises to top of FTSE 100 but Apple takes bite out of market
Retailers rose to the top of the FTSE 100 on Thursday following a decent showing from high street chain Next, but it wasn’t enough to lift London’s top flight out of the red.
US stocks dive after Apple reveal iPhone sales slump in China
US stocks tumbled on Thursday with technology companies suffering their worst loss in seven years after Apple reported iPhone sales in China are slumping.