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South Korea Dec exports to fall for third month as China demand still weak- Reuters poll
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NextDecade increases LNG supply volume in deal with China’s ENN
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Hong Kong November home prices ease to more than 5-yr low
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong private home prices dropped 3.3% in November to the lowest since August 2017, official data showed on Wednesday, as its housing market – one of the most una[...]
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Panama, Canada’s First Quantum talks to continue on Wednesday – sources
By Valentine Hilaire PANAMA CITY (Reuters) – Representatives for Panama’s government and Canada’s First Quantum Minerals are set to meet on Wednesday for a third day of talks to solv[...]
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Japanese firms sign multi-year agreements to buy LNG from Oman, U.S
By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese companies inked several deals on Tuesday to receive liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies, with a preliminary agreement lasting up to 10 years with Oman LNG a[...]
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BOJ debated rising wages, fading deflation risks at Dec meeting
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Bank of Japan (BOJ) policymakers saw the need to keep ultra-low interest rates but discussed growing prospects that higher wages could finally eradicate the risk of a[...]
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Japan Nov factory output falls on weakening global demand
By Kantaro Komiya TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese factories slashed output for a third consecutive month in November, dragged down by weak demand for machinery products amid a deteriorating global economic[...]
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Singaporeans hit the malls on smart shopping spree before sales tax hike
By Chen Lin and Isabel Kua SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singaporean Soif Noor has already bought furniture and appliances for his new home, four months before he can move in. Like many residents, he[...]
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