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Talks to end Hollywood actors strike 'suspended': studios
Talks to end Hollywood actors strike 'suspended': studios
Economy
by  AFP

Talks between Hollywood actors and studios over an ongoing strike were suspended Wednesday, in a blow to hopes for a swift end to a crisis that has crippled the entertainment industry. But in a statement issued late Wednesday, the studios said talks had ground to a halt and would be temporarily suspended.

Asian markets press on with rally, China fund boosts optimism
Asian markets press on with rally, China fund boosts optimism
Economy
by  AFP

Asian stocks extended the week's gains on Thursday, undeterred by forecast-beating US wholesale inflation data as investors grew increasingly hopeful the Federal Reserve would not hike interest rates further. - Salvaging confidence - Asian markets continued the week's advances, with Tokyo and Seoul up more than one percent, while Sydney, Singapore, Taipei and Jakarta were also on the front foot.