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Euro zone inflation eases less than expected, core measure up

EurozoneinflationeasedinJunebecauseofmoremoderateenergypricerises,buttheslowdownwaslessthanexpectedbymarketsandthecoremeasureofpricegrowththeECBkeenlywatchesinc

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China’s digital ads market to hit $50b in 2017

The Chinese digital advertising market is expected to reach US$50 billion by the end of 2017, an eMarketer report said on Monday.

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China’s digital ads market to hit $50b in 2017

TheChinesedigitaladvertisingmarketisexpectedtoreachUS$50billionbytheendof2017,aneMarketerreportsaidonMonday.AccordingtotheNewYork-basedmarketresearchcompany,Chi

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China on yellow alert for heat wave

China's meteorological authority maintained its yellow alert Friday, as a heat wave is expected to sweep across many regions of the country.

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China-EU summit: What do you need to know?

Climatechangeandtradearesettoleadtheagendaatthe19thbilateralsummitbetweenChinaandtheEuropeanUnion,whichtakesplaceonJune1-2inBrussels.InthewakeofUSPresidentDonal

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Australia housing construction boom shows signs of slowing down

Australiaiswitnessingacoolingoffinitsbiggest-everhome-buildingboomasapprovalsfornewprojectssank17.2percentinApril,aturnaroundthatcouldunderminepolicymakers'hope

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Resilient eurozone economy to keep recovery on track despite uncertainties: report

After showing resilience to global economic challenges last year, the 19-member eurozone's economic outlook is positive, with recovery expected to continue this year and next, the European Commission announced in a report on Monday.

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Smog from Chinese Mainland shrouding HK poses high health risk

Monsoon brings choking pollutants from mainland China, with Tung Chung and Tuen Mun hit worst

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Reagans' personal items to be auctioned in New York

Furniture, jewelry and cowboy boots are among the more than 700 personal items that once belonged to U.S. President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan set for sale by auctioneer Christie's in New York starting on Monday.

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Biggest typhoon of 2016 to obliterate full moon for holiday

Travelers heading for southeastern coastal regions like Fujian and Guangdong provinces to celebrate the coming Mid-Autumn Festival may encounter stormy weather instead of a full moon this year.

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Typhoon Lionrock on course for direct hit on Tokyo

A strong typhoon was on course for a direct hit on north-eastern Japan on Tuesday (Aug 31) , with the authorities warning of heavy rain and high waves along the Pacific coast.

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Hillary Clinton announces Spanish-speaking Senator Tim Kaine as VP pick

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton announced Senator Tim Kaine, a low-key Spanish-speaking ally from the battleground state of Virginia, as her running mate via Twitter and a text message to supporters Friday evening.

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Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail tender to be called 'within a year'

The tender for the High-Speed Rail (HSR) project linking Kuala Lumpur to Singapore is expected to be called within a year from the signing of an initial agreement tomorrow, said Malaysia's Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai.

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China Q2 growth stable but economy may need official policy nudge

Benchmark interest rate cuts could be on the horizon as the mainland battles economic headwinds over the rest of the year, analysts say

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Shanghai Disney seen as nation's top future draw

The Shanghai Disney Resort, which officially opened on Thursday, is expected to surpass the Palace Museum in Beijing as the top spot for visitors in China.

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State of emergency declared in U.S. east coast due to snowstorm threats

Washington, D.C and another five U.S. states along the U.S. East Coast on Thursday declared state of emergency as the region was bracing itself for a historic snowstorm over the weekend that was expected to dump up to 2 feet of snow.

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S.Korea's c.bank lowers 2016 growth forecast to 3.0 pct

​South Korea's central bank on Thursday revised down its 2016 growth forecast for the economy to 3.0 percent from an earlier estimate of 3.2 percent.