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Hong Kong stocks tumble on rating downgrade

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Hong Kong stocks sank more than one percent at the start of business Tuesday after…

Charges against Huawei exec ‘fiction,’ defense says at start of extradition hearing

by Michel COMTE Agence France-Presse VANCOUVER, Canada (AFP) -- The Chinese telecommunications executive whose arrest in Vancouver badly strained Canada-China…

Tokyo shares open higher on Wall Street gains, higher dollar

Tokyo, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo shares opened higher on Friday after US markets finished at new record highs thanks to…

Hyundai and Kia bet on London startup for electric cars

LONDON, United Kingdom  (AFP) -- South Korea's Hyundai and its Kia affiliate announced plans Thursday for a major investment in…

Asian markets rise as China, US finally put pen to paper on deal

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets rose early Thursday as details were released of the China-US trade deal signed…

World stocks tread water as easing US-China tensions boost yuan

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Global stocks were range-bound on Tuesday while the yuan advanced against the dollar after…

Saudis pledge to maintain oil market stability

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Saudi Oil Minister Prince Abdulaziz Ben Salman said Monday the kingdom has taken every step…

China confirms negotiator to sign trade deal in US next week

by Beiyi SEOW BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China said Thursday that Vice Premier Liu He will travel to Washington next…

Global economy faces tenuous recovery beset by risks: World Bank

by Heather SCOTT WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Recovery in a handful of countries will boost global growth slightly this…

Ukraine plane crash another challenge for Boeing

by John BIERS Agence France Presse The latest tragic plane crash involving another Boeing aircraft adds to the travails facing…

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