Fears mount for China’s economy as leaders dig in on zero-Covid
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Mass testing of China's vast population could bring fresh misery to the economy, experts warned Friday,…
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Will Hong Kong reopen for business under new leader Lee?
by Holmes Chan and Su Xinqi © Agence France-Presse HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Hong Kong's next leader John Lee…
4 years ago
Billionaire Luiza Trajano, the businesswoman shaking up Brazil
by Luján Scarpinelli © Agence France-Presse SAO PAULO, Brazil (AFP) -- Brazilian businesswoman Luiza Trajano has made it onto a…
4 years ago
Indonesia suspends all exports of palm oil, raising risk of destabilizing global vegetable oil market
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- Indonesia began imposing a complete ban on palm oil exports Thursday, as the world's largest…
4 years ago
China’s Xi urges ‘all-out’ infrastructure push to boost growth
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China's Xi Jinping has called for an "all-out" campaign to build infrastructure, according to state media,…
4 years ago
Oil prices up as traders weigh demand and supply issues
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Oil began inching upward on Thursday after a day of losses over demand concerns…
4 years ago
200,000 risk losing jobs in Moscow over sanctions: mayor
Around 200,000 employees of foreign companies in Moscow could lose their jobs due to sanctions over Russia's military campaign in…
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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…
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War in Ukraine could halve 2022 global trade growth: WTO
by Robin MILLARD Agence France Presse GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- Russia's war in Ukraine could almost halve world trade…
4 years ago
Sri Lanka parliament reconvenes after state of emergency
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) -- Sri Lanka's parliament will convene Tuesday in its first session since a state of…
4 years ago
Stocks up, oil steady on easing supply, inflation concerns
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Stock markets climbed and oil prices steadied Monday on easing concerns over tight crude supplies…
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10-hour power cuts in Sri Lanka as crisis worsens
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) -- Sri Lanka on Wednesday began imposing record nationwide 10-hour daily power cuts as it ran…
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