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'We can't work': Gulf summer feels even hotter than usual
AFP, Published on 13/07/2023
» DUBAI: As much of the world swelters in record temperatures, spare a thought for Issam Genedi, who ekes out a living washing cars in one of the planet's hottest regions, the Gulf.
Footballers' wives face off at High Court in 'Wagatha' trial
AFP, Published on 10/05/2022
» LONDON - Footballers' wives Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy faced each other in the High Court Tuesday at the opening of their "Wagatha Christie" libel trial over a social media post.
Less air pollution means thousands fewer die
AFP, Published on 30/04/2020
» PARIS - European countries under coronavirus lockdown have seen 11,000 fewer deaths in April compared to the same period last year due to a sharp drop in fossil fuel pollution, according to research released Friday.
Asia markets higher as China trade data beats forecasts
AFP, Published on 14/04/2020
» HONG KONG: Asian markets posted gains on Tuesday as better than expected Chinese trade data suggested a rebound from the economic devastation wrought by the coronavirus pandemic.
In a career of landmarks, Federer set for 1,500th match
AFP, Published on 21/10/2019
» BASEL (SWITZERLAND) - Roger Federer will check off another landmark on Monday when he starts his bid for a 10th Basel title by playing the 1,500th match of his career.
SET drops 5.60 points, Malaysia shares lead Asean peers
Published on 07/02/2019
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand index dipped on Thursday, while Malaysia shares led the gains, as optimism over a trade deal between the United States and China were renewed following indications of further official talks in Beijing next week.
Indonesia stocks end at 11-month high, SET adds 5 points
Published on 06/02/2019
» Indonesian stocks surged more than 1% to close at an 11-month high on Wednesday, after the country posted a faster-than- expected GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 2018, while Thai shares added 5.62 points to close above the 1,6500 mark.
SET ends flat, Singapore erases gains to close slightly higher
Published on 26/09/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand slightly increased while Singapore shares gave up most of their early gains on Wednesday after data showed factory output growth in August slowed more than expected.
Philippine stocks surge most in 32 months, SET ends higher
Published on 21/09/2018
» Philippine shares jumped 3.5% on Friday, the most in 32 months, while the Stock Exchange of Thailand index closed marginally higher.
Indonesia stocks lead Southeast Asian peers
Published on 20/09/2018
» Most Southeast Asian stock markets, led by Indonesia, rose on Thursday, in line with broader Asia on continued relief that the recent tit-for-tat tariffs by the United States and China were less harsh than feared.