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Pokemon brushes up decades-old formula with 'Legends: Z-A'
Pokemon brushes up decades-old formula with 'Legends: Z-A'
by  AFP

New challenges will test Pokemon trainers' reactions in their virtual beast battles, as the near-30-year-old saga's latest instalment hits Nintendo consoles on Thursday. The beasts' often-cute appearance belies their fearsome powers, which players can deploy in battles against other trainers.

China consumer spending falls as pressure on economy builds
China consumer spending falls as pressure on economy builds
by  AFP

China's consumer prices continued to fall last month, with official data highlighting the battle leaders face in trying to kickstart domestic spending in the world's number two economy while fighting a trade war with the United States.

Asian markets rally as Fed cut hopes trump trade war fears
Asian markets rally as Fed cut hopes trump trade war fears
by  AFP

Stocks jumped Wednesday as trade war fears were overshadowed by comments from Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell that suggested the bank would cut interest rates again this month. And while price gains continue to outpace the bank's target pace, a series of weak readings has forced him to turn his focus on jobs, and last month announced the first rate cut since December.