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Chinese buying set stage for gold rush
Published on 09/03/2024
» This week’s gold rush may have been triggered by bets that the US Federal Reserve is getting closer to cutting interest rates, but the foundations for the record rally were laid in China.
US to fund port on Philippine island near Taiwan
Published on 09/03/2024
» A plan is under way to construct a US-funded civilian port in Batanes, the northernmost Philippine island province facing the critical channel separating the country from Taiwan, its governor said on Saturday.
Thai Muslims get ready for Ramadan
Online Reporters, Published on 09/03/2024
» The Office of the Chularatchamontri has urged Thai Muslims across the country to sight the moon after sunset on Sunday to mark the first day of Ramadan.
Wind tops coal in German energy shift
Published on 09/03/2024
» Germany says that wind power overtook coal-fired generation last year, underscoring the country’s accelerating transition away from fossil fuels.
Meghan hits out at ‘hateful’ online abuse
Published on 09/03/2024
» LONDON - Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has said she was targeted with “hateful” online abuse during her two pregnancies, criticising the toxic environment and lack of humanity on the internet and in parts of the media.
Indonesia probes case of sleeping pilots
Published on 09/03/2024
» The Indonesian transport ministry has opened an investigation into Batik Air after two of its pilots were found to have fallen asleep during a recent domestic flight.
Macaque assault victims to get compensation
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/03/2024
» The natural resources and environment minister has ordered compensation for people affected by macaque-related incidents, following a request for reimbursement by a woman injured by a monkey in Lop Buri.
Hype precedes Man City-Liverpool clash
Published on 09/03/2024
» Reigning Premier League champions Manchester City visit Liverpool on Sunday in a match that is being billed as a potential title decider.
China vows to improve home sales in ‘orderly’ way
Published on 09/03/2024
» BEIJING - China will improve home sales in a “forceful” and “orderly” way, Housing and Urban-Rural Development Minister Ni Hong said on Saturday, as weak demand in the country’s beleaguered residential property market persists.
Asian stocks advance on hopeful rate outlook
Business, Published on 09/03/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks rose to a seven-month peak on Friday as investors cheered the prospect of an imminent interest rate easing cycle led by major central banks, keeping the dollar and Treasury yields under pressure.