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Thai-Cambodia Deaths Rise as Trump Says His Call Will Fix It

Casualties are mounting from the renewed border clash between Thailand and Cambodia as US President Donald Trump maintains a phone call he plans to make should quell the situation.

Casualties are mounting from the renewed border clash between Thailand and Cambodia as US President Donald Trump maintains a phone call he plans to make should quell the situation.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 11, 2:59 AM
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Japan’s Defense Chief Conveys Concerns Over China to NATO Head

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi conveyed “grave concerns” over rising security tensions involving China and Russia during video meetings with NATO’s chief and Italy’s defense minister, in a sign of Tokyo’s efforts to gain support from a broader international community.

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi conveyed “grave concerns” over rising security tensions involving China and Russia during video meetings with NATO’s chief and Italy’s defense minister, in a sign of Tokyo’s efforts to gain support from a broader international community.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 11, 2:06 AM
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Japan, China Vie for Global Support as Taiwan Feud Deepens

China and Japan are racing to rally other governments for support as a diplomatic standoff persists over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan, squeezing nations between Asia’s two largest economies.

China and Japan are racing to rally other governments for support as a diplomatic standoff persists over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan, squeezing nations between Asia’s two largest economies.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 11, 2:06 AM
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China’s Oil Hoarding Clouds Outlook for Slowing Demand Growth

China’s robust stockpiling of crude is expected to continue next year, helping to cushion global markets from a swelling surplus, but masking a broader trend of slowing oil demand growth.

China’s robust stockpiling of crude is expected to continue next year, helping to cushion global markets from a swelling surplus, but masking a broader trend of slowing oil demand growth.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 11, 1:31 AM
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India Pension Funds Counter Regulator’s Bond Valuation Proposal

Indian pension managers have countered an industry regulator’s proposal aimed at shielding the $175-billion industry from bond volatility, saying it could distort fund values, according to people familiar with the matter.

Indian pension managers have countered an industry regulator’s proposal aimed at shielding the $175-billion industry from bond volatility, saying it could distort fund values, according to people familiar with the matter.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 11, 1:30 AM
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Mizuho CEO Upbeat on Dealmaking Prospects

Mizuho CEO Upbeat on Dealmaking Prospects Masahiro Kihara, President and Group CEO at Mizuho Financial Group, expresses optimism that momentum in investment banking will continue both at home and in the US, where Japan’s third-biggest lender has been expanding.

Mizuho CEO Upbeat on Dealmaking Prospects Masahiro Kihara, President and Group CEO at Mizuho Financial Group, expresses optimism that momentum in investment banking will continue both at home and in the US, where Japan’s third-biggest lender has been expanding. He speaks with Shery Ahn on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade". (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 11, 1:14 AM
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Fed's Cut Less Hawkish Than Expected: UBS's Kelvin Tay

UBS Global Wealth Management Regional CIO Kelvin Tay describes the Fed rate cut as less hawkish than expected.

UBS Global Wealth Management Regional CIO Kelvin Tay describes the Fed rate cut as less hawkish than expected. He appears on a panel together with Bloomberg's Federal Reserve and Economy Reporter Enda Curran. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 11, 1:12 AM
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Mexico Approves Up to 50% Tariffs on Chinese, Asian Imports

Mexican lawmakers gave final approval for new tariffs on Asian imports, broadly aligning with US efforts to tighten trade barriers against China, as President Claudia Sheinbaum seeks to protect local industry.

Mexican lawmakers gave final approval for new tariffs on Asian imports, broadly aligning with US efforts to tighten trade barriers against China, as President Claudia Sheinbaum seeks to protect local industry.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 11, 1:08 AM
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Mexico Approves Up to 50% Tariffs on China, Other Asian Nations

Mexican lawmakers gave final approval for new tariffs on Asian imports, broadly aligning with US efforts to tighten trade barriers against China, as President Claudia Sheinbaum seeks to protect local industry.

Mexican lawmakers gave final approval for new tariffs on Asian imports, broadly aligning with US efforts to tighten trade barriers against China, as President Claudia Sheinbaum seeks to protect local industry.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 11, 1:08 AM
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Mexico to Impose Tariffs as High as 50% on Chinese Imports

Mexican lawmakers gave final approval for new tariffs on Asian imports, broadly aligning with US efforts to tighten trade barriers against China, as President Claudia Sheinbaum seeks to protect local industry.

Mexican lawmakers gave final approval for new tariffs on Asian imports, broadly aligning with US efforts to tighten trade barriers against China, as President Claudia Sheinbaum seeks to protect local industry.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 11, 1:08 AM
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Trump Confirms US Seized Oil Tanker Off Venezuelan Coast | Balance of Power: Late Edition 12/10/2025

"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business.

"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Betsey Stevenson, University of Michigan Public Policy & Economics Professor, reacts to President Trump suggesting US GDP should be as high as 25%. Wesley Clark, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander for Europe, discusses the United States seizing a Venezuelan oil tanker. Former Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) talks about President Trump's affordability agenda event in Pennsylvania on Tuesday. (Source:...
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 11, 1:07 AM
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South Korea May Step Up Currency Defense Near 1,500 Level, Analysts Say

South Korea may step up its defense of the won should the currency weaken toward the psychologically important 1,500‑per‑dollar level, a threshold unseen since 2009, according to analysts.

South Korea may step up its defense of the won should the currency weaken toward the psychologically important 1,500‑per‑dollar level, a threshold unseen since 2009, according to analysts.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 11, 1:00 AM
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Japan-China Spat Shows No Signs for Offramp, Says Komeito Party Leader

The Japan–China spat shows no promising signs for an offramp, even as Komeito — the Japanese party that initiated an icebreaker in the previous dispute with China — continues to engage with Beijing behind the scenes, according to the party’s leader, Tetsuo Saito.

The Japan–China spat shows no promising signs for an offramp, even as Komeito — the Japanese party that initiated an icebreaker in the previous dispute with China — continues to engage with Beijing behind the scenes, according to the party’s leader, Tetsuo Saito. He spoke exclusively to Yoshiaki Nohara and Akemi Terukina in Tokyo on Dec. 11. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 11, 12:15 AM