Commodities and Futures
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Japan Strengthens Ties with Central Asian Nations at Historic Summit
Previously, Japan hosted its first-ever summit with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan in Tokyo…
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China and Venezuela Strengthen Ties Amid Election Controversy
In September 2023, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro made a high-profile visit to Beijing to meet…
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U.S. Seizes Very Large Crude Carrier Skipper Off Venezuela
On December 10, the U.S. registered a large crude carrier called Skipper. The event has…
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Japan’s Strategic Summit Signals Shift in Central Asia’s Geopolitical Landscape
Japan will host the first-ever Central Asia–focused summit at the level of heads of state.…
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China Engages Venezuela Amid Rising Tensions with the United States
Beijing Foreign Chinese Minister Wang Yi has reaffirmed support for Venezuela in the face of…
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Japan Strengthens Ties with Central Asian Nations to Secure Resource Supplies
Japan is taking a very significant step to deepen its economic relationship with five Central…
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Japan Sets Stage for Historic Summit in Central Asia
Japan has made clear its intentions to convene its first-ever summit with Central Asian countries.…
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China Reaffirms Support for Venezuela Amid Rising Tensions with Washington
The meeting took place days after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Venezuelan Foreign…
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Venezuela and China Strengthen Ties Amid Political Turmoil
In mid-September 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping rolled out the red carpet for Venezuelan President…
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U.S. Seizes Very Large Crude Carrier Skipper Amid Ongoing Maritime Tensions
On December 10, the United States announced the seizure of an enormous crude carrier named…