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BoJ tweaks stimulus to encourage corporate spending, hiring
Associated Press, Published on 18/12/2015
» TOKYO — The Bank of Japan tweaked its lavish stimulus programme on Friday in a well-timed move that spotlights pressures on companies to do more to support growth by raising wages and investing in factories and equipment.
US rate hike ends wait, but not uncertainty for Asia
Associated Press, Published on 17/12/2015
» TOKYO — The Federal Reserve's rate hike was welcomed in Asia as a sign of strength in the US economy, a major market for the region's exports. But it might also bring difficulties by complicating Chinese efforts to avoid a sharper economic slowdown and keep the yuan steady.
US stocks tumble on global slump fears
Associated Press, Published on 22/08/2015
» NEW YORK — Growing concerns about a slowdown in China shook markets around the world on Friday, driving the US stock market to its biggest drop in nearly four years.
Indonesia navy nabs Thai cargo ship
Associated Press, Published on 13/08/2015
» JAKARTA — The Indonesian fisheries minister says a massive refrigerated cargo ship believed to be loaded with slave-caught fish has been seized by the navy and brought to shore after an Associated Press report alerted authorities about its presence in the country's waters.
Major US banks told to hold extra $200bn
Business, Associated Press, Published on 22/07/2015
» WASHINGTON — Federal regulators are directing the eight largest US banks to hold capital at levels above industry requirements to cushion against unexpected losses and reduce the chances of future taxpayer bailouts.
Fed on track to raise rates this year
Business, Associated Press, Published on 19/06/2015
» WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve took note on Wednesday of a strengthening US economy and appears on track to raise interest rates this year for the first time in nearly a decade.
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.
Hostages held in darkness as Sydney cafe siege passes 14th hour
Associated Press, Published on 15/12/2014
» SYDNEY – The Sydney hostage crisis passed its 14th hour as police negotiators worked to free the remaining people held at gunpoint and in darkness at a city-centre cafe.
US Q2 rebound faster than thought
Associated Press, Published on 27/09/2014
» WASHINGTON — The US economy's bounce-back last quarter from a dismal winter was even faster than previously thought, a sign that growth will likely remain solid for rest of the year.
Airline's lack of information angers relatives
Associated Press, Published on 10/03/2014
» The anguished hours had turned into a day and a half. Fed up with awaiting word on the missing Malaysia Airlines plane, relatives of passengers in Beijing lashed out at the carrier with a handwritten ultimatum and an impromptu news conference.