Wealth inequality a threat to East Asia, Pacific: World Bank
By Agence France Presse A rapidly growing gap between rich and poor in many developing East Asian nations is…
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US Senate passes tax rewrite, in major win for Trump
by Michael Mathes © Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US Senate Republicans narrowly passed landmark tax reform early Saturday, a critical…
9 years ago
ICOs: the lawless land of cryptocurrency fundraising
By Daphne Rousseau Agence France Presse BERLIN, Germany (AFP) -- From raising $30 million in 30 seconds to being…
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Singapore growth beats forecasts as global trade improves
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- Singapore's economy beat expectations to grow at its fastest pace in nearly four years during the…
9 years ago
Yearly wages reaching Php250K should be exempted from income tax starting January 2018, proposes Senator Recto
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) -- Senator Ralph Recto proposed that starting January 2018, those who have a yearly wage of…
9 years ago
China, Myanmar vow to further promote bilateral ties
NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar (Reuters) -- President U Htin Kyaw of Myanmar met with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on…
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Japan’s economy grew 0.3% in third quarter
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan notched up its seventh straight quarter of economic growth, official data showed on Wednesday, although the…
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Maduro says Venezuela will ‘never’ default on its massive debt
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) -- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro insisted on Sunday that his cash-strapped country would "never" default, as he…
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Thousands protest austerity measures in Brazil
SAO PAULO, Brazil (AFP) -- Several thousand Brazilians demonstrated on Friday as part of a day of national mobilization against government austerity…
9 years ago
Saudi Aramco signs energy deals worth nearly $4.5 billion
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Saudi Aramco on Thursday signed agreements worth nearly $4.5 billion with multinational oil and gas…
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Australian market hits 6,000 for first time since 2008 crisis
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia's sharemarket Tuesday broke above 6,000 points for the first time since the global financial crisis,…
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Jerome Powell, Trump’s multi-millionaire pick for Fed chief
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Jerome "Jay" Powell, the Republican former investment banker tapped by President Donald Trump to replace Janet Yellen…
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