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Asian markets mostly lower on profit-taking after tech surge
Asian markets mostly lower on profit-taking after tech surge
Economy
by  AFP

Asian markets were mostly lower Monday, although Tokyo's key Nikkei index hit fresh all-time highs after two of the three main US indices closed at records. Tokyo's Nikkei index was up 0.5 percent, pushing further past the December 1989 record it smashed on Friday.

Swords, headsets and Indian wedding for Zuckerberg's Asia tour
Swords, headsets and Indian wedding for Zuckerberg's Asia tour
Technology
by  AFP

Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg was in Japan on Monday on a mini-Asia tour involving sword-making, mixed-reality headsets in Seoul and reportedly also lavish pre-wedding celebrations for an Indian multi-billionaire's son. In India Zuckerberg was set to attend the March 1-3 pre-wedding celebrations of the son of Mukesh Ambani, chairman of oil-to-telecoms giant Reliance Industries, Bloomberg said.

WTO convenes ministers in UAE with slim hopes for breakthrough
WTO convenes ministers in UAE with slim hopes for breakthrough
Economy
by  AFP

The world's trade ministers gathered in the UAE on Monday for a high-level WTO meeting with no clear prospects for breakthroughs, amid geopolitical tensions and disagreements. Adding to the challenges for those gathering in the UAE, is the ongoing war in Gaza and related attacks by Yemeni rebels on ships in the Red Sea, a campaign that has disrupted global maritime trade.

'Fake love' crypto scammers ensnare US victims
'Fake love' crypto scammers ensnare US victims
Technology
by  AFP

The "wine trader" wooed her online for months with his flirtatious smile and emoji-sprinkled texts. The gym buff with a dreamy smile deleted his Hinge profile to give her "focused attention," a refreshing experience in the age of fleeting online relationships.

IMF says Argentine austerity should not hurt the poor
IMF says Argentine austerity should not hurt the poor
Economy
by  AFP

The International Monetary Fund has urged the government of Argentine President Javier Milei to shield the poor as he pursues harsh austerity measures to cut government spending, according to an interview published Sunday. Since taking office in December, the libertarian Milei has devalued the peso by over 50 percent, cut tens of thousands of public jobs and halved the size of the government.