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Asian markets rise as China data spurs recovery hopes
Asian markets rise as China data spurs recovery hopes
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Asian markets rose Wednesday as data showed decade-high Chinese factory activity last month after leaders began reopening the economy from years of painful zero-Covid measures. The challenge will come from the weakening external market, which could affect exports and manufacturing activity related to exports."

White House open to tighter curbs on TikTok
White House open to tighter curbs on TikTok
Business and Economy
by  AFP

The White House on Tuesday said it is open to further action on curbing TikTok, as legislation to ban the Chinese-owned app in the United States began making its way through Congress. The House Foreign Affairs Committee was set to vote later Tuesday on legislation introduced by Republicans that would give Biden the authority to outright ban TikTok in the United States.

Hundreds of passengers stranded in Colombia, Peru as Viva Air grounded
Hundreds of passengers stranded in Colombia, Peru as Viva Air grounded
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Hundreds of passengers were stranded Tuesday at airports in Colombia and Peru after low-cost airline Viva Air suspended operations due to financial difficulties. Viva Air, on its website, "regretfully announces the suspension of its operation, due to delays in the timely definition of the alliance that would allow its integration with a stronger and larger airline group."