The US International Trade Commission (USITC) stated on Friday that deliveries of Chinese wooden cabinets are damaging local producers and might lead to the imposition of tariffs on the imported products.
Mike Pompeo, the US Secretary of State, said on Friday that the United States diplomatic efforts would continue toward the denuclearisation of North Korea.
On Friday, the Communist Party said that China would keep maintaining the policy that supports the economy, as pressure lingers.
Viktor Medvedchuk, the Moscow's closest ally in Ukraine, said on Friday that the new Ukrainian President might regain full control of Eastern Ukraine, if the leader repairs ties with Kremlin.
According to a poll, released by research body Reiting, showed that Volodymyr Zelenskiy, a comic actor, led by 57.9% against incumbent President Petro Poroshenko in the Ukrainian Presidential election.
According to data released by the US Commerce Department on Friday, showed that homebuilding approached a two-year low level in March.
On Friday, Fiat Chrysler said it would recall about 320,000 automatic transmission Dart cars in the US, Mexico and Canada, that could roll away due to defection.
Malaysian officials revealed on Friday that the government is reviving a multi-billion property project, which previously was stopped due to the fact that it is being developed by a venture linked to China.
On Friday, the South Korean government announced that it is improving its shift to cleaner energy efforts. In general, the government set long term renewable power production targets.
On Friday, top officials of the Japanese government announced that the government will stick to its plan to hike sales tax in October despite any rumours.
Thai officials announced on Friday that the country's government intends to spend $630 million to boost economic growth. Namely, the country intends to subsidize some of its industries.
On Friday, Chinese officials announced that the country's government will promote the use of wind energy to power heating systems for the winter season. China is known for being one of the most wind polluted countries.
On Friday, Nissan announced that a report published by Nikkei that stated that the company has decreased its production is false. The report hurt the company's stock by indicating that Nissan will have lower profits.
A Reuters poll results published on Friday revealed that orders for Taiwanese exports declined in March for the fifth month in a row. Some Financial outlets blamed global tech demand decline. Meanwhile, note that some previously outsourced production has moved back to the US.
On Friday, a Reuters poll revealed that Japanese factory output declined in March. Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan still sticks to the opinion that the Japanese economy is growing.
The Chinese Communist Party politburo met on Friday to discuss the current state of the economy. The final report of the meeting is expected to be revealed in the future.
On Friday, Chinese Communist Party announced that the government will increase their pro-activeness in fiscal policy and keep their monetary policy prudent. Namely, the policies will remain neutral in regards to impacting the economy.
According to a report published by the NHK broadcaster, the former Nissan's CEO Carlos Ghosn is expected to face additional charges from Japanese prosecutors on Monday.
One of the top Apple's suppliers Taiwanese Foxconn reconfirmed on Friday that it would construct a display plant and facilities for technical research in the state of Wisconsin.
The Chinese State Councillor Wang Yi stated on Friday that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) should not be treated as geopolitical project, though he understands the concerns and is open for constructive discussions in this regard.
The China's National Energy Administration addressed local governments on Friday and called them increase the use of wind energy for heating generation.
The Japanese car maker Nissan Motor Co Ltd stated on Friday that the report published by the Nikkei about reduction of the company's production was entirely incorrect and that the corresponding claim has already been filed.
The Finance Minister of Thailand Apisak Tantivorawong stated on Friday that the government planned to allocate $630M for economic growth, namely tourism, consumption and assistance to people with low income.
One of the senior North Korean diplomats Kwon Jong Gun called the United States to replace Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as a top negotiator by "someone more mature".