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Asian markets mostly rise after Wall St gains
AFP, Published on 29/09/2023
» HONG KONG - Most Asian markets followed Wall Street higher Friday as a drop in oil prices and US Treasury yields provided some much-needed respite from speculation the Federal Reserve will push interest rates even higher.
THAI plans more flights for tourists
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/09/2023
» Thai Airways International (THAI) is planning to serve more international destinations in the coming high season in an effort to attract more tourists.
Several striking Spain players arrive for camp
AFP, Published on 19/09/2023
» BARCELONA - Six Spain players arrived at a Madrid hotel to join their women's national team camp on Tuesday, five of whom are currently striking over changes they want made in the Spanish football federation (RFEF).
Australia endures ‘uncommon’ spring heat
Published on 16/09/2023
» SYDNEY - Large parts of Australia were in the grip of “uncommon” spring heat on Saturday, weather forecasters said, adding that temperature records could be set on Sunday.
Asian markets join global rally as China data beats forecasts
AFP, Published on 15/09/2023
» HONG KONG - Asian markets rallied Friday as forecast-busting Chinese data boosted hopes the world's number-two economy may be stabilising after an extended slowdown.
Surging rice prices raise spectre of Asian food scare
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/09/2023
» SYDNEY - Rising food prices are likely to prove an additional concern for central bankers trying to subdue inflation as the cost of rice — a staple food in Asia — surges the most since 2008, according to HSBC Holdings Plc.
Luxury cruise ship runs aground off Greenland
Published on 13/09/2023
» A luxury cruise ship carrying more than 200 people — primarily Australians — is stuck in remote northeastern Greenland after two failed attempts to free it from the muddy seabed.
Asian markets swing as crude spike stokes inflation concerns
AFP, Published on 13/09/2023
» HONG KONG - Equities fluctuated Wednesday ahead of a crunch US inflation report, with investors increasingly nervous that a recent spike in oil will put fresh upward pressure on consumer prices and force the Federal Reserve to lift interest rates again.
Luxury cruise ship full of Australians stuck in Greenland Arctic
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/09/2023
» SYDNEY - A luxury cruise ship carrying 206 passengers — primarily Australians — has run aground in remote northeastern Greenland, with the closest vessel available to help with rescue efforts only expected to reach the scene on Friday.
Rubiales says he will resign over kiss scandal
AFP, Published on 11/09/2023
» BARCELONA - Suspended Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales said Sunday he will resign from his post because of the scandal caused by his kiss on the lips of a Women's World Cup player.