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Asian markets hit by dimming US rate hopes, Taiwan quake
Asian markets hit by dimming US rate hopes, Taiwan quake
by  AFP

Asian markets tumbled Wednesday as investors grow increasingly sceptical that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates as much as hoped this year, while a massive earthquake in Taiwan added to the sense of gloom.

US-China economic flashpoints in Yellen's China trip
US-China economic flashpoints in Yellen's China trip
by  AFP

Since US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visited Beijing last year, the world's two biggest economies have resumed regular talks and averted major escalations in tensions. When Yellen visits Guangzhou city in her upcoming trip, she is expected to meet with representatives from US firms to hear their concerns.

Yellen to press China on 'unfair' trade practices during visit
Yellen to press China on 'unfair' trade practices during visit
by  AFP

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen leaves Wednesday for China, for the second time in less than a year to manage ties as Washington maintains a tough stance on Beijing ahead of November's election. The state-owned China Daily wrote in a recent editorial that Yellen is known for her "often pragmatic and relatively positive tone" in managing US-China ties.

Taylor Swift officially declared a billionaire by Forbes
Taylor Swift officially declared a billionaire by Forbes
by  AFP

Taylor Swift was officially named a member of the three-comma-club Tuesday, as Forbes confirmed rumors estimating her wealth exceeds a billion dollars. Along with her vast songwriting catalog, Swift staged the first billion-dollar tour ever -- the ongoing Eras Tour has boosted economies and delighted fans around the world.

Tesla reports drop in auto sales, while Toyota sees US surge
Tesla reports drop in auto sales, while Toyota sees US surge
by  AFP

Tesla reported sharply lower first-quarter auto sales on Tuesday amid an underwhelming demand outlook for electric vehicles, while legacy players including Toyota rode improved US inventories to higher sales. At Toyota, US auto sales for the quarter jumped 20.3 percent to 565,098.

Kyrgyzstan to stop accepting Russian payment cards
Kyrgyzstan to stop accepting Russian payment cards
by  AFP

Kyrgyzstan will stop accepting Russia's Mir payment cards amid concerns it could expose the country's financial sector to Western sanctions, the national payments operator said Tuesday. It cited the US Treasury's decision to sanction the Russia's National Card Payment System, the Mir operator, in February.

Heathrow exec appointed new head of Britain's Royal Mail
Heathrow exec appointed new head of Britain's Royal Mail
by  AFP

Logistics and mail group International Distributions Services on Tuesday said it had appointed Emma Gilthorpe as chief executive of its subsidiary Royal Mail. Gilthorpe will join the embattled British postal operator on May 1, working with group chief executive Martin Seidenberg before taking over fully later in the summer months.