Myanmar executions revive pressure for more sanctions
BANGKOK (AP) — Recent executions of four democracy activists in Myanmar have reenergized efforts to get the United States and…
European Shares Edge Higher; Weak China Data Stokes Worries
(Reuters) – European shares inched higher on Monday, boosted by fresh gains for healthcare stocks, while signs of a slowing…
Thai GDP Notches Fastest Growth In A Year On Eased COVID Curbs
By Orathai Sriring and Kitiphong Thaichareon BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand’s economy expanded at the fastest pace in a year in the…
Boredom, loneliness plague Ukrainian youth near front line
SLOVIANSK, Ukraine (AP) — Anastasiia Aleksandrova doesn’t even look up from her phone when the thunder of nearby artillery booms…
Aussie, Kiwi Sink As China’s Recovery Falters; Yuan Eases On Surprise Rate Cut
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) – The Australian and New Zealand dollars retreated from near two-month highs on Monday after…
China cuts interest rate to shore up sagging economy
BEIJING (AP) — China’s central bank trimmed a key interest rate Monday to shore up sagging economic growth at a…
Asian shares mostly higher, echoing Wall Street rebound
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Tuesday after a rebound on Wall Street, despite regional investor risks reflected in…
China Unexpectedly Cuts Key Rates As Economic Data Disappoints
BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s economy unexpectedly slowed in July, data showed on Monday, with factory and retail activity squeezed by Beijing’s…
Japan economy grows 2.2% in 2Q on revived consumer spending
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s economy grew at an annual rate of 2.2% in the April-June quarter, the government said Monday,…
Japan’s Economy Stages Modest Bounce From COVID Jolt, Global Outlook Darkens
By Leika Kihara and Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s economy rebounded at a slower-than-expected pace in the second quarter from…