Asian markets fall on global uncertainty; pound holds rally
HONG KONG , China (AFP) -- Asian markets turned lower Wednesday following a negative lead from Wall Street and Europe,…
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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…
9 years ago
Hollande seeks to boost ties with Asia in face of “isolationism”
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- French President Francois Hollande called Sunday for efforts to intensify the relationship between Europe and…
9 years ago
ADB: Asia must have spent $26 trillion on infrastructure by 2030
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian nations must spend $26 trillion by 2030 on infrastructure to battle poverty, boost economic…
9 years ago
Scientists find crop-destroying caterpillar spreading across Africa
ENGLAND, United Kingdom (Reuters) -- Scientists tracking a crop-destroying caterpillar known as armyworm say it is now spreading rapidly across…
9 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…
9 years ago
Abe stresses U.S. importance for prosperity in Asia-Pacific
(Reuters) -- The commitment of the United States is vital for peace and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region, Japan's Prime…
9 years ago
President Duterte says he is “truly honored, humbled” as PHL ASEAN chairmanship launched
(Eagle News) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte launched the Philippine chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in…
9 years ago
Asia stocks end week with rally, dollar takes breather
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets headed into the weekend on a positive note Friday, with Tokyo again…
10 years ago
Asian markets struggle, but dollar rally boosts Tokyo
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- The dollar barrelled ever higher Thursday, sitting at an eight-month high against the yen and…
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Christie’s to hold its first private sales exhibition in Asia
HONG KONG, China (Reuters)-- Western artwork by prominent artists such as Picasso, Monet, Warhol and others will be on sale…
10 years ago
Obama defends free trade at Asia-Pacific summit rattled by Trump
by Sam Reeves Martin Abbugao LIMA, Peru (AFP) -- US President Barack Obama on Sunday defended free trade as fellow…
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