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Currencies slump, funds flee emerging markets
Business, Published on 08/09/2018
» Recap: Emerging stock markets, especially those in Asia, experienced heavy fund outflows as concerns mounted over the health of emerging economies in general, and contagion impact from the likes of Argentina and Turkey. The Indonesian rupiah hit a two-decade low and the Indian rupee also lost more ground. US-China trade tensions continue to cast a pall over markets as well.
Minister on a mission
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 09/07/2018
» Soe Win has been in his post for less than two months, but already there are significant signs that Myanmar's new finance minister is ready to deliver on the government's commitment to boost economic growth.
Lloyds profits surge as bank builds on recovery
AFP, Published on 21/02/2018
» LONDON: Lloyds Banking Group on Wednesday said that its net profit soared 52% last year, when the UK lender returned fully to the private sector following a state bailout.