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China’s exports unexpectedly slide to worst since February as global trade pressure mounts

Shipments to the US plunged by just over 25 per cent in October.

China’s exports unexpectedly contracted in October during a period of renewed trade tensions with the US.

China’s largest aircraft carrier enters service in key milestone for its naval ambitions

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Those who link their NRIC to PayNow by Nov 23 will receive their payments the earliest, by Dec 5.

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China’s largest aircraft carrier enters service in key milestone for its naval ambitions

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