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Russian ceasefire to begin at besieged Mariupol steel plant
AFP, Published on 05/05/2022
» ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine: A Russian-announced ceasefire was due to begin Thursday at the besieged steel plant in the devastated Ukrainian city of Mariupol, to allow civilians to flee even as its defenders vowed to fight to the end.
LSEG in exclusive talks to sell Milan exchange to Euronext
AFP, Published on 18/09/2020
» LONDON - The London Stock Exchange Group said Friday that it has entered "exclusive" talks to sell Milan's Borsa Italiana to pan-European stock market operator Euronext.
Virus update: China deaths top 3,000; California declares emergency
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/03/2020
» Deaths from the coronavirus surpassed 3,000 in China, although the first country hit by the disease also announced progress on discharging people after treatment. California called a state of emergency, underscoring the global spread of the disease.
Despair, anger as Venezuelans endure paralyzing blackout
AFP, Published on 28/03/2019
» CARACAS - Venezuelans wavered between despair and rage Wednesday as they endured a near-nationwide blackout that has paralyzed their country since Monday.
Indonesia stock exchange loosens rules to lure investors
Published on 09/11/2018
» Indonesia’s stock exchange is cutting settlement times and loosening listing requirements in a bid to lure investors and move up the rankings of regional bourses.
Cryptocurrency bitcoin marks 10 years
AFP, Published on 23/10/2018
» LONDON - October 31, 2008 marked the birth of bitcoin. Ten years on, the world's first cryptocurrency is at the forefront of a complex financial system viewed warily by markets and investors.
Last day for fabled New York 'outcry' commodity trading
AFP, Published on 31/12/2016
» NEW YORK - It's the end of an era and another sign of digital dominance: Friday is the final day screaming, gesturing traders can buy and sell commodities, including oil, on a trading floor in New York.
Bigger push for Asean capital markets
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 25/03/2016
» Seven Asean bourses will jointly conduct roadshows in an effort towards deeper integration to create an Asean investment asset class, says the head of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Rolling Stones to play free concert in landmark for Cuba
AFP, Published on 02/03/2016
» LONDON - The Rolling Stones on Tuesday announced a free concert in Cuba in what is likely to be one of the biggest shows ever both for the island and the rock legends.
Seoul says N. Korea scattered million propaganda leaflets
AFP, Published on 18/01/2016
» SEOUL - North Korea has scattered nearly one million propaganda leaflets in South Korea over the past week, Seoul said Monday, in an escalating propaganda battle triggered by Pyongyang's latest nuclear test.