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Asian markets mostly down as tariffs kick in

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Most Asian markets fell on Monday as fresh Chinese and US tariffs on goods worth…

Global stocks boosted by China-US talk hopes

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Stocks floated higher on Thursday, lifted by positive sentiment surrounding the US-China trade war,…

Can the global matcha craze save Japan’s tea industry?

https://youtu.be/DGK1HklSYjM From matcha ice cream to cake and chocolate, producers of traditional Japanese green tea are capitalising on growing global…

Trade hope helps Asian markets bounce back from sell-off

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets rose Tuesday, recovering from the previous day's pounding, after Donald Trump said China-US…

China’s yuan sinks to weakest in 11 years amid trade tension

  SHANGHAI, China (AFP) -- China's currency slid on Monday to its weakest point in more than 11 years as…

Asian investors bide time ahead of much-anticipated Powell speech

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets headed into the weekend on a cautious note Friday ahead of a key…

Cathay Pacific’s torrid week ends with shock CEO resignation

  by Jerome TAYLOR / Elaine YU Agence France Presse HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Cathay Pacific announced the shock…

Global stocks choppy amid angst over trade war, bond yields

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- European stock markets lost ground again Thursday as investors all but gave up hope…

Global stocks rally as US delays key China tariffs

by Jürgen HECKER Agence France-Presse NW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Global stock markets rallied on Tuesday and oil prices…

Tokyo stocks open higher on Wall St gains

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo stocks opened higher on Wednesday, following rises on Wall Street, as concerns over the US-China…

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