Singapore economy grew just 0.7 pct in 2019: government
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- Singapore's economy, a closely watched barometer for the rest of Asia's export-driven countries, grew just…
6 years ago
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Massive debt wave could crash on developing countries, World Bank warns
by Heather SCOTT Agence France Presse A wave of debt in emerging and developing nations has grown faster and…
7 years ago
Aramco says, IPO oversubscribed for individual investors
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Saudi oil giant Aramco said on Friday that applications from private investors for its planned…
7 years ago
Chinese consumers spend billions in ‘Singles’ Day’ shopping spree
by Dan Martin SHANGHAI, China (AFP) -- Chinese customers spent billions of dollars during the opening hours of the country's…
7 years ago
SE Asia leaders snub US meeting after Trump skips ASEAN summit
by Jenny VAUGHAN / Joe Freeman Agence France Presse BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- Several Southeast Asian leaders snubbed a…
7 years ago
US says it is ‘extremely engaged’ in Asia after Trump skips ASEAN meet
by Joe Freeman Agence France Presse BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross insisted Monday that his…
7 years ago
Nigerian contemporary art booms and prices soar
by Célia Lebur LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP) -- First there was Tutu, the "African Mona Lisa" sold last year for 1.5…
7 years ago
Crisis-wracked Chile pulls out as APEC, climate meet host
by Paulina ABRAMOVICH Agence France Presse SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) -- Chile pulled out of hosting two major international summits…
7 years ago
Ecuador protest talks set for Sunday as capital locks down
by Katell ABIVEN / Hector Velasco QUITO, Ecuador (AFP) -- A first meeting between Ecuador's president and indigenous leaders will…
7 years ago
Persistent trade tensions risk worsening poverty: World Bank
by Heather SCOTT and Delphine TOUITOU WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- As global trade tensions persist, investments are put on…
7 years ago
Eurozone unemployment falls to 11-year low
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) -- Unemployment in the eurozone fell in August to 7.4 percent, its lowest level since May…
7 years ago
Saudi prince says war with Iran would gut world economy
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia's crown prince said in an interview aired Sunday that war with Iran…
7 years ago
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