Dollar, Asia markets down as dealers hit by Trump woe
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- The dollar tumbled against its major peers in Asia on Monday while regional markets sank…
7 years ago
Business
Starbucks to hire 10,000 refugees worldwide after Trump ban
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Starbucks plans to hire 10,000 refugees worldwide over the next five years in response…
7 years ago
“Golden age of infrastructure: 64 big-time projects eyed by Duterte gov’t
(Eagle News)-- Calling its intensified infrastructure projects, "Build, Build, Build," President Rodrigo Duterte's infrastructure managers are embarking on a…
7 years ago
Most Asia markets up, Tokyo lifted by weak yen
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Most Asian markets rose again Friday following another positive lead from Wall Street, with Tokyo…
7 years ago
Fastest in Asia: Philippine economy grows 6.8%, surpassing even China
(Eagle News) -- The Philippine economy grew a solid 6.8 percent in 2016, surpassing even China, and considered one…
7 years ago
Twitter adds ‘explore’ to make finding tweets easier
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) -- Twitter on Thursday added an "explore" tab aimed at making it easier to find…
7 years ago
IMF participation in Greek bailout “non-negotiable”, says EU’s Dijsselbloem
BELGIUM, Brussels (AFP) -- The participation of the International Monetary Fund in the Greek bailout programme is "non-negotiable", the head…
7 years ago
Cloud boosts Microsoft as it absorbs LinkedIn
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Microsoft on Thursday reported a rise in profits over the past quarter, showing gains in…
7 years ago
Johnson & Johnson says to buy pharma group Actelion for $30 bn
by Nathalie OLOF-ORS Agence France-Presse ZURICH, Switzerland (AFP) -US pharmaceuticals giant Johnson & Johnson on Thursday announced it was buying…
7 years ago
Asian markets rally extends after Wall St records
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- The global rally in stocks pushed into another day, with Tokyo leading a surge in…
7 years ago
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