Covid pushed nearly 5 million more in Southeast Asia into extreme poverty, says Asian Development Bank Southeast Asia is grappling with high poverty levels as recurring waves of Covid-19 have […]
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Oil adds to gains on lack of progress in Russia-Ukraine talks
Oil adds to gains on lack of progress in Russia-Ukraine talks It marks the third volatile week of trade as there was slim progress in peace talks between Russia and […]
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India buys Russian oil despite pressure for sanctions
India has not imposed sanctions against buying oil from Russia NEW DELHI — The state-run Indian Oil Corp. bought 3 million barrels of crude oil from Russia earlier this week to secure […]
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Oil rises after IEA supply shortfall warning
March 17 / 6.00 AM EST Oil prices climbed on Thursday after the International Energy Agency (IEA) said markets could lose three million barrels per day (bpd) of Russian crude […]
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Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index soars 7% as tech, property stocks surge; Japan’s Nikkei up more than 3%
March 17, 2022 Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index soars 7% as tech, property stocks surge; Japan’s Nikkei up more than 3% SINGAPORE — Shares in Asia-Pacific rose in Thursday trade […]
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Russia moves to seize hundreds of planes from foreign owners
Russia moves to seize hundreds of planes from foreign owners New York (CNN Business)Russia is seizing hundreds of commercial jets owned by US and European leasing companies, a further sign […]
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Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index soars 6%
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index soars 6% Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index soars 6% as tech, property stocks surge; Japan’s Nikkei up 3% SINGAPORE — Shares in Asia-Pacific rose in […]
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Oil dips on Russia-Ukraine talks, U.S. inventory data
Oil dips on Russia-Ukraine talks, U.S. inventory data Oil fell on Wednesday in another volatile session as traders reacted to hoped-for progress in Russia-Ukraine peace talks and a surprising increase […]
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Inflation rate hits new three-decade high as price pressures broaden
Inflation rate hits new three-decade high as price pressures broaden Canada’s inflation rate hit a new three-decade high in February as consumers faced an onslaught of price hikes, adding pressure […]