Japan dethroned: Germany claims third place as world’s largest economy
By Kyoko HASEGAWA TOKYO, Feb 15, 2024 (AFP) - Once forecast to become the world's biggest economy, Japan slipped below…
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Argentina’s annual inflation soars above 250% in January
BUENOS AIRES, Feb 15, 2024 (AFP) - Argentina's monthly inflation slowed slightly in January, but the prices of key goods…
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Singapore economy grew 1.1% in 2023, data shows
SINGAPORE, Feb 15, 2024 (AFP) - Singapore's economy grew less than expected last year, the government said Thursday as it…
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Cisco announces it is laying off thousands of workers
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 15, 2024 (AFP) - Cisco is cutting thousands of jobs as part of a restructuring plan, the…
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Bitcoin breaks $50,000 for first time since 2021
Bitcoin spiked above $50,000 Tuesday for the first time in more than two years as investors grow optimistic that US…
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Jeff Bezos sells off $2 bn in Amazon shares
WASHINGTON, Feb 10, 2024 (AFP) - Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has sold off about $2 billion in shares of the…
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Shipping giant Maersk’s profit sinks, warns of Red Sea risk
COPENHAGEN, Feb 8, 2024 (AFP) - Shipping giant Maersk reported on Thursday a massive drop in net profit in 2023…
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China consumer prices show quickest drop in 14 years
BEIJING, Feb 8, 2024 (AFP) - Chinese consumer prices fell in January at their quickest rate in more than 14…
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Taiwan chip giant TSMC announces second Japan plant
TAIPEI, Feb 6, 2024 (AFP) - TSMC will build a second foundry in Japan, the semiconductor giant and its local…
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Lufthansa says strike to axe up to 90% of flights
FRANKFURT, Germany, Feb 6, 2024 (AFP) - Up to 90 percent of Lufthansa's flight schedule will be cancelled Wednesday due…
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