economy

Tokyo stocks close down on strong yen

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo stocks closed lower on Monday partially due to a strong yen, while investors braced for…

Asian markets end week on a strong note

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets rose Friday putting them on course to end a shaky week on a…

Asian markets rise as investors track trade talks, US shutdown

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets rose Thursday as investors try to ascertain the state of play in the China-US…

UN chief warns ‘we are losing the race’ on climate change

DAVOS, Switzerland (AFP) -- UN chief Antonio Guterres on Thursday warned that the world is "losing the race" on climate…

Hyundai Motor makes first quarterly loss in eight years

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea's largest automaker Hyundai Motor reported its first quarterly loss in eight years on…

Tokyo shares recover losses after bargain hunting

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo stocks recovered from earlier losses to end almost flat Wednesday, as the dollar firmed while investors…

From Prince William to Mike Pompeo: top quotes at Davos

by Alex PIGMAN Agence France Presse DAVOS, Switzerland (AFP) -- Here is a serving of quotes from the World Economic…

S. Korea growth falls to 2.7%, slowest in six years

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea's GDP growth slowed to its weakest in six years at 2.7 percent in…

Tokyo stocks close higher

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo stocks closed higher on Monday, extending global rallies as optimism grew over a breakthrough in…

Zimbabwe blocks social media as crackdown intensifies

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AFP) -- Zimbabwe on Friday blocked most social media as international criticism mounted of a ruthless security crackdown…

‘Total internet shutdown’ in Zimbabwe: provider

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AFP) -- Zimbabwe imposed a "total shutdown" of the internet on Friday, a major provider told customers, after…

China growth hit slowest pace in decades in 2018: AFP survey

by Lillian DING / Lianchao LAN Agence France Presse HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- China's economy grew at its slowest…

This website uses cookies.