Tag: subsidies

Malaysia to revamp gasoline subsidies and raise taxes in a bid to narrow deficit

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Malaysia will introduce new taxes and revamp gasoline, education and healthcare subsidies next year as part of aggressive reforms...

China's finance minister says there is room for more economic stimulus but offers no plan

BEIJING -- The Chinese government is looking at additional ways to boost the economy, Finance Minister Lan Fo'an said Saturday, but he stopped...

Global stocks mixed after Wall Street declines; markets wait for China policy briefing

HONG KONG -- European markets opened higher while Asian stocks were mostly lower on Friday, with Chinese markets declining as investors awaited a...

China announces more support for economy but holds back on major spending package

HONG KONG -- China’s economic planning agency outlined details of measures aimed at boosting the economy on Tuesday but refrained from major spending...

US to unveil first of two decisions on more solar tariffs

By Nichola Groom(Reuters) - U.S. trade officials this week may impose new tariffs on solar panels from four Southeast Asian nations that American...

China factory surveys show economy weakening, as Beijing steps up support

China's economy weakened further in recent weeks, surveys released Monday showed, signaling the need for support as the government ratchets up stimulus. The...