Shinzo Abe, accompanied by a large business delegation, is visiting Myanmar - the first by a Japanese leader in more than three decades as the Japanese attempt to reassert its position as a top economci partner after decades of poor relations with the previous military regime. The...
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PARIS: IMF chief Christine Lagarde avoided immediate charges on Friday but was named an "assisted witness" after French prosecutors grilled her for two days over a state payout to a disgraced tycoon when she was finance minister. Lagarde was questioned for a total of 24 hours by prosecutors working...
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Money printing and low interest rates have built confidence but focus needed on central banks Why are sharemarkets performing so strongly and will the upward momentum continue? This is the major dilemma facing most investors. The answer to the first part is simple, investors have become more...
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Comment () Tweet TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's top nuclear negotiator, a candidate in next month's presidential elections, says he will pursue a policy of resistance against the West if elected. Addressing a campaign rally in Tehran Friday, Saeed Jalili said his priority in foreign policy will be...
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Japanese PM Shinzo Abe is heading to Burma in the first visit by a Japanese head of government since 1977. A business delegation will accompany Mr Abe, who is keen to strengthen economic ties with Burma. Japan is a key aid donor to Burma, and maintained trade...
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