Asia

Asian markets struggle ahead of US inflation report

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Markets fluctuated in Asia on Tuesday as investors awaited the release of key US inflation…

Most Asian markets up ahead of US jobs but Fed taper talk builds

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Most Asian markets rose Thursday, with focus on the upcoming release of key US jobs…

China allows couples to have three children: state media

  BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China has relaxed its family planning policy to allow couples to have three children after…

Asian markets mixed as traders await fresh catalysts

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian investors on Monday struggled to build on last week's gains as profit-takers stepped in…

Miss Myanmar wins best nat’l costume with messsage “Pray for Myanmar” in Miss U pageant

  (Eagle News) -- Miss Myanmar Thuzar Wint Lwin won the best in national costume in the recent 2020 Miss…

Asian markets mixed as traders weigh recovery and new infections

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets were mixed Monday as optimism about the global recovery was offset by concerns…

99 of 100 cities most at risk environmentally in Asia

  by Marlowe HOOD Agence France Presse Of the 100 cities worldwide most vulnerable to environmental hazards all but one…

Asian markets suffer further as inflation data looms

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Fears about surging inflation continued to trouble Asian markets Wednesday, with investors nervously awaiting crucial…

Markets tumble in Asia as inflation fears haunt trading floors

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Equity markets tumbled in Asian trade Tuesday following steep losses on Wall Street as investors…

Asian markets rally on US outlook, iron ore at record high

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets rallied Friday following a record-breaking finish on Wall Street as traders keenly await…

Most Asian markets lifted by recovery optimism

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Most markets across Asia rose Thursday as investors welcomed a strong jobs report from the…

Asia stocks struggle after Yellen spooks Wall St, eyes on US jobs

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets mostly fell Wednesday after Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's suggestion that US interest rates…

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