North Korea reforming economy while denying change
by Sebastien Berger Agence France Presse PYONGYANG, North Korea (AFP) -- On the side-streets of Pyongyang, small traders sell vegetables from…
7 years ago
Business
Tokyo stocks open lower as yen jumps
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo stocks opened lower on Wednesday after the yen rose to five-month highs against the dollar…
7 years ago
US stocks edge lower on geopolitical concern
New York, United States (AFP) -- Wall Street stocks finished modestly lower Tuesday as worries about Syria and the upcoming…
7 years ago
Qualcomm fires back at Apple with countersuit
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Qualcomm has moved on the offensive in its legal battle with Apple with a countersuit…
7 years ago
Most Asian markets rise but geopolitical worries sap gains
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Most Asian markets rose Tuesday but investors remain on edge over geopolitical tensions with US-Russian…
7 years ago
Diamond earrings on display in London ahead of Geneva sale
LONDON, United Kingdom (Reuters) -- Two dazzling pink and blue pear-shaped diamonds are together expected to fetch close to $70…
7 years ago
Tesla overtakes General Motors in market value
by John BIERS Agence France Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Tesla Motors overtook General Motors to become the…
7 years ago
First ‘Silk Road’ train from Britain leaves for China
by Robin MILLARD Agence France Presse STANDFORD-LE-HOPE, United Kingdom (AFP) -- The first-ever freight train from Britain to China started…
7 years ago
Asian traders tread uneasily as Syria strike fuels tensions
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian investors moved cautiously Monday as last week's US missile strikes on a Syrian airfield…
7 years ago
Tokyo stocks open higher as yen falls
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo stocks opened higher on Monday with a weaker yen lifting car makers and other exporters as…
7 years ago
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