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Capital controls sends Argentina assets tumbling
Associated Press, Published on 02/09/2019
» LONDON/BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's international dollar and euro-denominated bonds fell to record lows on Monday while its financial stocks tumbled and risk premiums shot up after President Mauricio Macri reimposed capital controls on Sunday as the country's debt crisis spirals.
'Black Panther' wins top honour at SAG Awards
Associated Press, Published on 28/01/2019
» NEW YORK: “Black Panther” took the top award at Sunday's 25th Screen Actors Guild Awards, giving Ryan Coogler's superhero sensation its most significant awards-season honor yet and potentially setting up Wakanda for a major role at next month's Academy Awards.
Indonesia pulp giant tied to firms accused of fires
Associated Press, Published on 20/12/2017
» JAKARTA: Despite its denials, one of the world's biggest paper producers has extensive behind-the-scenes ties and significant influence over wood suppliers linked to fires and deforestation that have degraded Indonesia's stunning natural environment, The Associated Press has found.
Hong Kong stock trading floor set to close
Associated Press, Published on 20/10/2017
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong's last remaining stock market floor traders are taking their final orders as the exchange prepares to shut its trading hall, joining other world exchanges in going fully automated.
20 years on, scars from Asian financial meltdown linger
Associated Press, Published on 29/06/2017
» It's been 20 years since a financial meltdown spread through much of Asia, wrecking economies and bringing down governments.
China's 'Silk Road' stirs unease over its strategic goals
Associated Press, Published on 11/05/2017
» BEIJING -- In a mountain valley in Kashmir, plans are under way for Chinese engineers guarded by Pakistani forces to expand the lofty Karakoram Highway in a project that is stirring diplomatic friction with India.
Farmers make foray into trendy quinoa
Business, Associated Press, Published on 07/10/2016
» SEQUIM, Washington: To the south of Nash Huber's farm fields are the Olympic Mountains, peaking at nearly 8,000 feet. Due north is the end of a channel of Pacific Ocean waters that separate the United States from Canada.
What happened to the Swiss franc?
Associated Press, Published on 17/01/2015
» NEW YORK — One of the world's safest investments — the Swiss franc — has swung wildly this week after the central bank in Switzerland announced it would scrap its policy of limiting the rise of the currency.
Massive jade rock found in Myanmar
Associated Press, Published on 21/02/2014
» YANGON — An enormous jade boulder that could weigh up to 50 tonnes has been found half buried in restive northern Myanmar, and the government has sent troops to protect it, a state minister said on Friday.
Oil moves rise above $88 per barrel
Associated Press, Published on 22/04/2013
» BANGKOK (AP) — The price of oil rose Monday as traders returned to commodities after big sell-offs last week.