China economy accelerates in Q1 but virus stalks outlook
by Beiyi SEOW Agence France Presse China's economic growth accelerated in the first quarter of the year to 4.8…
4 years ago
Asia
Asian markets fall further and oil extends steep losses
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Equities fell Friday after their worst quarter since the early days of the pandemic…
4 years ago
Asian markets rally fades, oil extends gains with focus on Ukraine
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian equities were mixed Wednesday as three days of painful losses gave way to a…
4 years ago
Most Asian markets rise after Russia sanctions but nerves on edge
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Equities mostly rose Wednesday and oil prices stabilized as investors tracked developments in the Russia-Ukraine…
4 years ago
Price of WTI crude oil up 3% as Ukraine crisis intensifies
New York's West Texas Intermediate crude contract rose more than three percent on Tuesday as Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered…
4 years ago
Seven injured in US F-35 incident in South China Sea
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Seven US sailors were injured Monday in a Navy F-35C fighter "landing mishap" on an…
4 years ago
PHL ranks 3rd in ASEAN, 11th in Asia for having the most vaccine doses administered — Palace
Almost 120 million doses already administered nationwide; 56.4 million already fully vaccinated. (Eagle News) – The Philippines ranked third…
4 years ago
Markets mostly up as traders weigh Fed tightening, inflation
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Most Asian and European markets rose Monday as traders brushed off another negative performance on…
4 years ago
Asian markets struggle with inflation, rates back in focus
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Markets struggled in Asia on Wednesday following a tepid lead from Wall Street, with inflation…
4 years ago
Asian markets track Wall St surge but virus, inflation linger
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets rose Tuesday following a strong lead from yet another record on Wall Street…
4 years ago
Asian markets hit by Moderna vaccine warning over Omicron
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian equity and oil traders were sent running Tuesday after the head of Moderna…
5 years ago
Fears over new Covid variant hit Asian markets, oil prices
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets and oil prices sank while safe havens rallied on Friday over fears of…
5 years ago
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