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BN Briefing: Trump, Xi ease trade tensions; Mozambique gas revival falters; Google, Microsoft, Meta

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In today's BizNews Briefing: Mozambique’s $50 billion gas project - touted to double the nation’s economy - hits new turbulence as ExxonMobil withdraws, despite TotalEnergies lifting a years-long force majeure. Donald Trump and China’s President Xi strike a surprisingly positive tone in their long-awaited meeting, calming global trade fears, while Wall Street cheers strong AI-driven earnings from Microsoft, Meta and Alphabet.
30 Oct 2025 10AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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