Bloomberg China will “significantly increase purchases” of US goods, the White House said as Beijing’s special envoy at talks in Washington declared a trade war has been averted between the world’s two largest economies. A joint statement released by the White House following the talks didn’t place a dollar figure on the increased purchases by China, or address a comment …

DUBAI / Emirates Business UAE-headquartered upscale residential, hospitality and commercial property developer Seven Tides has revealed plans for its first mixed-use development in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), in Dubai, with the launch of SE7EN CITY JLT. The project, valued at AED1.3 billion ($350 million), consisting of 2,635 units, is already 15% complete and due for completion within 36 months. The …

Bloomberg Total SA said it will not risk investing in Iran following the return of US sanctions, unless it can secure a waiver. Continuing to do business in Iran would be too great a risk as the company has large operations in the US and depends on the country’s banks for financing its operations, Total said in a statement. So …