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Philippines cancels Russia helicopter deal over US sanctions

Philippines cancels Russia helicopter deal over US sanctions

The Philippines has scrapped an order for 16 Russian military helicopters, an official confirmed Wednesday, following reports former president Rodrigo Duterte decided to cancel it due to U.S. sanctions on Moscow. Manila — a longtime Washington ally — agreed in November to pay 12.7 billion pesos ($228 million) for the …

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US rethinks steps on China tariffs in wake of Taiwan response: sources

US rethinks steps on China tariffs in wake of Taiwan response: sources

China’s war games around Taiwan have led Biden administration officials to recalibrate their thinking on whether to scrap some tariffs or potentially impose others on Beijing, setting those options aside for now, according to sources familiar with the deliberations. President Joe Biden’s team has been wrestling for months with various …

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Apple appoints first ever Vietnam country manager

Apple appoints first ever Vietnam country manager

Nguyen Thai Hai Van has been appointed the first Country Director of Apple Vietnam, a source has confirmed. While no official announcement has been made, Van’s LinkedIn profile says without disclosing details that she has been holding the post since May, 2022; and some of Apple’s authorized retailers told VnExpress …

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