Business chief sees good chance for U.S.-ASEAN digital trade talks

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Opium: Afghanistan’s drug trade that helped fuel the Taliban | Business and Economy News

The United States spent more than $8bn over 15 years on efforts to deprive the Taliban of their profits from Afghanistan’s opium and heroin trade, from poppy eradication to air…

Australia Flags Democracies’ Trade Swing From China to India | Business News

By ROD McGUIRK, Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian special envoy and former Prime Minister Tony Abbott said a free trade agreement between his nation and India would signal…

China’s Trade Surplus Surges to Record $676.4B in 2021 | Business News

By JOE McDONALD, AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — China’s politically volatile global trade surplus surged to $676.4 billion in 2021, likely the highest ever for any country, as exports…

Here’s the latest report on Celtics’ trade rumors

Celtics “The Celtics appear open for business around other players.” Jayson Tatum (left), Josh Richardson (center), and Jaylen Brown (right) during a Celtics-Bulls game in November, 2021. Jim Davis/Globe Staff…

Asia Looks to China-Focused Trade Bloc for Virus Recovery | Business News

By ELAINE KURTENBACH, AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Members of a China-centered Asian trade bloc that takes effect Jan. 1 are hoping the initiative, encompassing about a third of…