Australian PM pledges to meet growth goal in five years at G20 summit
2014-11-15 20:13
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said here on Saturday the objective to boost world growth by more than 2 percent by 2018 and create more jobs would be attained through joint efforts of G20 members.
World Bank hails G20 leaders' commitment to combat Ebola
2014-11-15 18:23
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim on Saturday welcomed the call to action on Ebola by leaders of the Group of 20 of the world's largest developed countries and emerging economies.
China determined to solve major problems in economy: vice finance minister
2014-11-15 18:13
China is determined to solve its economic problems accumulated over its long-term development, Chinese Vice Finance Minister Zhu Guangyao said here Saturday.
China, US driving force for global economic growth
2014-11-15 16:34
China and the United States have become the two main driving forces for global economic growth which is recovering but at a slower-than-expected pace, Chinese Vice Finance Minister Zhu Guangyao said Saturday.
China-Australia FTA negotiation in full swing
2014-11-15 16:34
The negotiation between China and Australia on a free trade agreement (FTA) is moving full steam ahead, China's vice finance minister Zhu Guangyao said on Saturday.
President Xi bullish on BRICS as G20 opens
2014-11-15 14:50
The five-nation BRICS group, which contributed more than 50% to global economic growth since 2014, should have a bigger voice in the world's economy, said President Xi Jinping.
China praised at G20 for addressing climate change
2014-11-15 13:55
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon on Saturday praised China for its contribution to the global economy and for tackling climate change, saying China should be proud of what its government and people have achieved.
G20 nations need to step up Ebola fight
2014-11-15 11:27
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon highlighted the Ebola crisis at the G20 on Saturday, saying that the international response to the deadly virus needed to be boosted.
EU to consider more sanctions against Russia
2014-11-15 09:54
European foreign ministers are considering further sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine situation, European Council (EC) President Herman Van Rompuy said on Saturday.
Lifting economic growth to be in primary focus at G20 summit in Brisbane
2014-11-15 09:46
The target to achieve a stronger and sustainable economic growth will top this year's G20 agenda as leaders of 20 major world economies converge in Brisbane for their annual forum.
G20 to focus on economic growth, infrastructure investment, tax avoidance
2014-11-15 09:23
Boosting global economic growth, encouraging private sector investment in infrastructure, and cracking down on multinational companies which avoid tax were the top issues on the G20 agenda, Australian Treasure Joe Hockey said on Saturday.
Chinese President attends G20 Summit in Brisbane
2014-11-15 09:22
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday attended the 9th Group of 20 (G20) Summit in Brisbane.
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