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China regulator downplays ‘trade war’

Bloomberg The US escalation of trade tensions won’t solve any of its problems but will create volatility in global markets and hurt the world economy, according to China’s top financial regulator. Higher US tariffs will have a “very limited” impact on China’s economy even if it raises levies to the maximum level, and would hurt the US about as much, ...

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Ambani’s group to sell mutual fund to Nippon Life

Bloomberg India’s debt-ridden Anil Ambani group will exit the asset management business by selling shares in its joint venture to Japanese partner Nippon Life Insurance Co, which will take a controlling stake in India’s fifth-biggest mutual fund. Ambani’s Reliance Capital Ltd signed a binding definitive agreement to sell 32.12 percent of Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd for $649 million ...

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Indonesia ends four-day curbs on social media after riots

Bloomberg Indonesia is ending its four-day curbs on social media after deadly riots that left seven dead and hundreds injured. Video and picture-sharing functions returned to normal on various social media and messaging system platforms, according to Communications Minister Rudiantara. The government froze the functions last week, citing security concerns after riots rocked the capital Jakarta the night before. This ...

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