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China producer prices jump in March as demand goes up

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Prices for goods at the factory gate in China jumped in March, the government said Wednesday,…

North Korea reforming economy while denying change

by Sebastien Berger Agence France Presse PYONGYANG, North Korea (AFP) -- On the side-streets of Pyongyang, small traders sell vegetables from…

Tokyo stocks open lower as yen jumps

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo stocks opened lower on Wednesday after the yen rose to five-month highs against the dollar…

US stocks edge lower on geopolitical concern

New York, United States (AFP) -- Wall Street stocks finished modestly lower Tuesday as worries about Syria and the upcoming…

Qualcomm fires back at Apple with countersuit

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Qualcomm has moved on the offensive in its legal battle with Apple with a countersuit…

Most Asian markets rise but geopolitical worries sap gains

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Most Asian markets rose Tuesday but investors remain on edge over geopolitical tensions with US-Russian…

Diamond earrings on display in London ahead of Geneva sale

LONDON, United Kingdom (Reuters) -- Two dazzling pink and blue pear-shaped diamonds are together expected to fetch close to $70…

Tesla overtakes General Motors in market value

by John BIERS Agence France Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Tesla Motors overtook General Motors to become the…

First ‘Silk Road’ train from Britain leaves for China

by Robin MILLARD Agence France Presse STANDFORD-LE-HOPE, United Kingdom (AFP) -- The first-ever freight train from Britain to China started…

Asian traders tread uneasily as Syria strike fuels tensions

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian investors moved cautiously Monday as last week's US missile strikes on a Syrian airfield…

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