US economic growth slows significantly in first quarter
By Beiyi SEOW WASHINGTON, April 25, 2024 (AFP) - The US economy cooled markedly in the first three months this…
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JPMorgan Chase CEO warns inflation could stay high
NEW YORK, April 8, 2024 (AFP) - Inflation could remain elevated for longer than expected, posing a risk to the…
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Yellen, Premier Li express hope for US-China cooperation
By Beiyi SEOW BEIJING, April 7, 2024 (AFP) - US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese Premier Li Qiang sounded…
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What is the economic impact of the Baltimore bridge collapse?
By Beiyi SEOW with Elodie MAZEIN in New York WASHINGTON, March 27, 2024 (AFP) - Diverted cargo and supply chain…
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US lawmakers race to avert weekend government shutdown
By Frankie TAGGART WASHINGTON, March 21, 2024 (AFP) - US lawmakers released a $1.2 trillion package in the early hours…
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South Korea’s bitcoin “kimchi premium” surges to two-year high as global prices surge
SEOUL, March 8, 2024 (AFP) - South Korea's so-called "kimchi premium" on bitcoin prices hit a two-year high this week,…
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Spain suspends Worldcoin crypto over privacy concerns
MADRID, March 6, 2024 (AFP) - Spain's data protection agency said Wednesday it had ordered the temporary suspension of the…
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Trade, submarines feature at ASEAN talks in Australia
MELBOURNE, March 5, 2024 (AFP) - Australia unveiled plans to ramp up investment in Southeast Asia on Tuesday, setting aside…
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Australia sets up $1.3 bn fund to grow trade with ASEAN
MELBOURNE, March 5, 2024 (AFP) - Australia unveiled plans to ramp up investment in Southeast Asia on Tuesday, setting aside…
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Hong Kong scraps property taxes to revive sluggish market
HONG KONG, Feb 28, 2024 (AFP) - Hong Kong has axed all property transaction taxes in a bid to revive…
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Rat on a plane sparks worries for Sri Lanka’s airline
COLOMBO, Feb 27, 2024 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's national airline on Tuesday blamed a rat for grounding a plane for…
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Japan inflation slows to 2.0% in January, BOJ faces dilemma between rates and recession
By Kyoko HASEGAWA TOKYO, Feb 27, 2024 (AFP) - Japanese inflation slowed less than expected to two percent in…
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