China factory activity shrinks for first time since February 2020
Chinese factory activity contracted in September for the first time since the height of its initial coronavirus outbreak in February…
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Vietnam’s economy suffers record contraction in Q3
HANOI, Vietnam (AFP) -- Vietnam's economy suffered its heaviest contraction on record in the third quarter, officials said Wednesday, after…
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Argentina makes $1.9 billion debt payment to IMF
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) -- Argentina on Wednesday made a nearly $1.9 billion payment toward a $44 billion loan from…
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ADB cuts Asia growth forecast on slow Covid vaccine rollout
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- The Asian Development Bank warned of "lasting scars" from the coronavirus pandemic as it cut its…
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UK inflation strikes nine-year peak as economy reopens
by Roland JACKSON LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- British annual inflation spiked in August to a nine-year peak on the…
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In world first, bitcoin becomes legal tender in El Salvador
by Carlos Mario Marquez and Moises Avila SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AFP) -- El Salvador on Tuesday became the first…
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UAE loosens residency requirements with ‘green visa’
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) -- The UAE announced a new visa Sunday allowing foreigners to work in the country…
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‘Silent crisis’ looms as US to end Covid aid for millions of jobless
by Chris Stein Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Spending less on food. Drawing down on retirement…
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Sri Lanka raids sugar stocks as food shortages bite
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) -- Sri Lankan government officials on Wednesday raided private warehouses to seize thousands of tonnes of…
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Asian markets fluctuate as traders weigh recovery against Delta
HONG KONG, China (AFP) --- Asian markets were mixed Wednesday as investors tried to assess whether the global recovery will…
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Sri Lanka declares food emergency as forex crisis worsens
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) -- Sri Lanka on Tuesday declared a state of emergency over food shortages as private banks…
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UK unemployment dips as economy reopens
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Britain's unemployment rate dipped in the second quarter on reopening of the economy that has…
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