Germany’s Merz urges MPs to back spending bonanza in fiery debate
Berlin (AFP) - Germany's likely next leader Friedrich Merz said Thursday urgent action was needed to boost the country's under-resourced ...
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S.Africa revised budget gets booed despite smaller tax hike
Cape Town (AFP) - South Africa's finance minister unveiled Wednesday a budget with a smaller increase in value-added tax than ...
Hong Kong, Shanghai lead losers on mixed day for markets
Hong Kong (AFP) - Shares in Hong Kong and Shanghai sank Monday on a mixed day for equity markets after ...
Mind the wage gap: China’s subway farmers highlight inequality
Chongqing (China) (AFP) - Elderly Chinese farmers carrying enormous baskets of vegetables squeezed into a subway station as its doors ...
Saudi Aramco profits drop 12 percent on lower prices, volumes
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - Oil giant Saudi Aramco posted a drop in annual profits on Tuesday as lower prices ...
Trade war casts pall as China’s leaders meet
Beijing (AFP) - China's leadership gathered at their largest political event of the year in Beijing on Tuesday, seeking a ...
Trade and growth on agenda for key China meeting
Beijing (AFP) - China's largest political event of the year begins in Beijing on Tuesday, as US tariffs cast a ...
UK firms cautiously optimistic on US trade deal prospects
London (AFP) - Hopes of a trade deal between Britain and the United States, reignited by President Donald Trump's positive ...
Tech surge helps Hong Kong lead most Asian markets higher
Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong stocks resumed their impressive start to the year on Wednesday as they rocketed more ...
Frankfurt stocks rise on German vote outcome
New York (AFP) - Frankfurt equities squeezed out gains Monday after conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany's national election, ...
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