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Suu Kyi’s party wins absolute majority in Myanmar polls
Yangon, Nov 13 (AFP/APP):Aung San Suu Kyi’s ruling party secured an absolute majority in Myanmar’s election, official results showed Friday, in a ...Four-Nation Gymnastics Hints at how Pandemic Olympics Might Work
A four-nation gymnastics event has hinted at how a pandemic Olympics might work.Equity markets mixed as traders weigh lockdowns, stimulus
Hong Kong, Oct 16 (AFP/APP):Stock markets were mixed Friday, with gainers supported by bargain-buying after the previous day’s sell-off, with investors growing ...‘LGBTQ Landmark’: Tokyo Opens Olympics Pride House
In a landmark for the LGBTQ community, Tokyo has opened an Olympic Pride House.Asia markets struggle again as virus trumps Wall St bounce
Hong Kong, Sept 23 (AFP/APP): Asian investors struggled to match their Wall Street counterparts Wednesday, with markets drifting as spiking infection rates, ...Only one quarter of Japanese want Olympics next year: Poll
Tokyo, July 20 (AFP/APP):Just one in four people in Japan want to see the coronavirus-delayed Tokyo Games held next year, with most ...Tokyo stocks open lower on fresh coronavirus worries
Tokyo, July 14 (AFP/APP): Tokyo stocks opened lower on Tuesday as sentiment worsened after rallies fizzled on Wall Street due to fresh worries over ...Chinese Badminton Superstar Lin Dan Announces Retirement
ISLAMABAD, July 5 (online): Lin Dan announced his retirement in a social media post on Saturday, thanking his family and fans. China’s ...City in Japan proposes new law banning phone use while walking
Tokyo : The Japanese government has banned its citizens from viewing mobile phone screens while walking to prevent any accidents, which will ...Asian markets lifted by hopes on virus but oil in retreat
Hong Kong, April 6 (AFP/APP): Asian markets rose Monday as some of the world’s worst-hit countries reported falling death rates, providing some ...
