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Japan 2024 growth slows despite stronger fourth quarter
Japan 2024 growth slows despite stronger fourth quarter
by  AFP

Japan's economic growth slowed sharply last year, official data showed Monday, although the rate for the fourth quarter topped expectations. The fourth-quarter figure was also more than double market expectations of 0.3 percent growth.

Most Asian markets start week on positive note
Most Asian markets start week on positive note
by  AFP

Asian markets mostly rose Monday as investors assessed the global economic outlook while Donald Trump pushes ahead with his trade war. Investors are also keeping tabs on developments over the Ukraine war after Trump said Sunday he could meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin "very soon", adding he believed he genuinely wanted to stop the fighting.

Cryptocurrency promoted by Argentina's Milei crashes
Cryptocurrency promoted by Argentina's Milei crashes
by  AFP

Argentina's President Javier Milei admitted making a mistake on Saturday after promoting a cryptocurrency whose value soared and then crashed, with his office announcing an "urgent investigation".