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Heists at sea: Shrimp bandits terrorize Ecuador farmers
Heists at sea: Shrimp bandits terrorize Ecuador farmers
Economy
by  AFP

From robberies on land to hold-ups at sea by rifle-toting, hooded men, Ecuador's shrimp industry is facing a wave of violent crime that is threatening the country's star export. In the first eight months of 2023, the CNA registered 64 crimes against its members, including violent robberies at sea or along roads, some leaving deaths and injuries.

Asian markets buck US losses, post gains
Asian markets buck US losses, post gains
Economy
by  AFP

Asian markets posted gains in early trade Friday, shrugging off Wall Street losses ahead of key US jobs data. But Hong Kong started Friday on the front foot, with early gains of just over 1.5 percent, while Tokyo crept higher.