South Korea to shrink biomass energy subsidies after criticism over link to deforestation

JAKARTA, Indonesia — The South Korean government will reduce subsidies for biomass energy after rising domestic…

China’s economy expands 5% in 2024, hitting target helped by strong exports, stimulus measures

HONG KONG — China’s economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2024, slower than the…

Canada ready to buy more American products to appease Trump’s tariff threat, ambassador says

PALM DESERT, Calif. — Canada’s ambassador to Washington said Monday that Canada is prepared to buy…

Orange juice, steel will be on Canada’s list for retaliation if Trump imposes tariffs

TORONTO — Canada is looking at putting retaliatory tariffs on American orange juice, toilets and some…

China’s manufacturing activity slows in December as trade risks grow

HONG KONG — China’s factory activity expanded at a slower pace in December, official data showed…

A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS…

Alberta’s premier responds to Trump’s trolling by saying Canada’s oil helps make America wealthy

TORONTO — Alberta’s premier responded to President-elect Donald Trump’s trolling of Canada on Wednesday by saying…

US says $365 million is available to install solar and battery storage systems in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The U.S. Department of Energy said Thursday that $365 million is…

China fine tunes economic stimulus as it braces for new US administration

BANGKOK — China is fine-tuning policies to rev up its economy as it braces for uncertain…

Nigeria turns to natural gas as transport prices soar after petrol subsidies were removed

ABUJA, Nigeria — When Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu ended the costly subsidies that made petrol affordable…