Asia

Most Asian markets climb after Wall St hits new records

  HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Most Asian markets extended gains Tuesday, taking a lead from fresh records on Wall…

Wealth inequality a threat to East Asia, Pacific: World Bank

  By Agence France Presse A rapidly growing gap between rich and poor in many developing East Asian nations is…

Australia warns of China’s rise, urges US to hold fort in Asia

CANBERRA, Australia (Reuters) -- Australia called on Thursday (November 23) on the United States to build a strong presence in…

Dollar struggles in Asia on Fed rate hike uncertainty

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- The dollar struggled Thursday in Asia following the previous day's losses as dovish Federal Reserve…

WATCH: Dramatic footage of N. Korea defector’s border dash

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- Dramatic footage of a North Korean soldier's defection released shows him racing across the border…

Asia markets mostly up but traders on edge after losses

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Most Asian markets edged up on Thursday after a recent sell-off across global markets but…

President Duterte announces landmark outcomes of Philippines’ ASEAN Summit hosting

  President Rodrigo Duterte reported a productive conclusion of the 31st ASEAN Summit and Related Summits on Tuesday, November 14,…

Golf: Top-ranked Feng aims to inspire China generation

SHANGHAI, China (AFP) -- Feng Shanshan hopes to inspire a generation of Chinese golfers after becoming the first player from the country…

Pound down in Asia as May’s future uncertain, equities struggle

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- The pound sank against its major peers on Monday as British Prime Minister Theresa May's…

Football: Australia frustrated in Honduras draw

SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras (AFP) -- Australia edged closer to a place in the 2018 World Cup finals on Friday after grinding…

Asian markets turn lower as US tax-cut fears brew

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets headed into the weekend on a negative note on Friday as traders fret…

Asia markets rally as investors shrug off nerves

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets rose Tuesday, tracking records on Wall Street as investors appeared to shrug off…

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