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Asian markets boosted by fresh China-US trade optimism

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets rose Friday as trade hopes were given a boost by Donald Trump's economic…

Asian markets mixed as dealers await trade news, Hong Kong rises

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets were mixed in early trade Tuesday with investors keeping tabs on the latest…

Chinese consumers spend billions in ‘Singles’ Day’ shopping spree

by Dan Martin SHANGHAI, China (AFP) -- Chinese customers spent billions of dollars during the opening hours of the country's…

Dow edges to another record on trade optimism

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Wall Street stocks paused Tuesday in record range on rising hopes over US-China trade…

Tokyo’s Nikkei index closes at fresh 13-month high

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index closed at a fresh 13-month high on Wednesday on optimism over US-China…

Asian markets mixed as traders await news on China-US talks

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as investors took a step back after recent rallies, awaiting…

Philippines’ Cebu Pacific places $4.8 billion Airbus order

  MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- The Philippines' largest budget airline Cebu Air Inc has ordered 16 Airbus planes worth $4.8…

Huawei pushes 5G in SEAsia, brushing off ‘tech war’ with US

BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- Chinese phone giant Huawei said Sunday it was ready to roll out 5G infrastructure across Southeast…

Saudi Aramco heads for possible record-setting market debut

by Anuj Chopra DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia on Sunday announced the stock market debut of energy giant…

Strong jobs report lifts US stocks

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Wall Street stocks gained early Friday after the October US jobs report topped expectations…

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