Exports

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar soared against major currencies on Friday on growing speculation that the Federal Reserve could soon begin to rein in its bond-buying program and after data showed U.S. consumer sentiment hit an almost six-year high in...

BEIJING/SHANGHAI/GUANGZHOU (China Daily/ANN) -- For Xia Guangyao, chairman of Wenzhou Jialunte Textile & Finery Co Ltd in Zhejiang province, 2013 has been the worst of the past five years for his business. The number of orders from the United States and...

After several months of delay, Manila can now commence the export of Cavendish bananas to United States military bases in the Pacific following the approval by both governments, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Friday. In an interview, Clarito...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar rallied across the board on Friday, topping the 103-yen level as it hit a 4-1/2-year high against the Japanese currency, after data showing a robust rebound in U.S. consumer sentiment prompted investors to add to bullish...

May 17 (Reuters) - Soymeal spot basis offers were mostly flat at U.S. rail, truck and export markets on Friday as farmers focused on planting crops instead of selling them, dealers said. * Supplies of soymeal and soybeans remain tight following last year'...

MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) -- Singapore is seeking more agricultural imports from the Philippines amid growing demand for fresh and processed food in the city-state, Singaporean and Philippine officials said during a trade meeting in Pasay...

BEIJING (China Daily/ANN) -- The recent appreciation of the renminbi has had a major impact on Chinese exporters, especially those targeting the Japanese market, China's Ministry of Commerce spokesman Shen Danyang told a news briefing on Thursday....

UNITED NATIONS, May 16 (Reuters) - A confidential report by a U.N. panel of experts has recommended that 15 new North Korean entities and individuals be sanctioned by the U.N. Security Council. It will be up to the 15-member council whether or not it...

NEW DELHI — The disaster caused shocking loss of life among young, mostly female garment workers, awoke the conscience of a nation, spotlighted dismal working conditions and spurred loud calls for construction and labor reform. So far, that...

India is eyeing the manufacture of medicines in the Philippines and is seeking cooperation with the country in the areas of renewable energy, information technology-related services (ITES) and food processing. "Our pharma companies are keen to come...

May 16 (Reuters) - Soymeal spot basis offers held steady at rail, truck and export markets around the United States on Thursday as supplies of the animal feed remained tight as farmers delayed sales of soybeans, dealers said. * An Indiana processor was no...

BANGKOK (The Nation/ANN) -- Despite sluggish global demand and reduced competitiveness, the Commerce Ministry is confident Thailand will be able to export 8.5 million tonnes of rice this year, generating US$5.7 billion -- 20 per cent higher than was...