ELAINE KURTENBACH

April 9, 2021 at 2:42 am

US sanctions on Myanmar gems target key junta funding source

BANGKOK (AP) — The latest U.S. sanctions on Myanmar target an army-controlled gems business rife with corruption and abuses that is one of the junta’s...

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April 8, 2021 at 12:00 am

Asian shares mostly lower on strong China price data VIEW

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares fell Friday in most Asian markets after China reported a stronger than expected rise in prices that could prompt authorities to...

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April 7, 2021 at 12:20 am

Asian shares mostly higher after S&P record high

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Thursday after a mixed close on Wall Street, where gains for several Big Tech stocks...

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March 31, 2021 at 11:30 pm

Asian shares higher after S&P 500 tops 4,000 points

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March 26, 2021 at 1:43 am

EXPLAINER: Sanctioned Myanmar army businesses span spectrum

BANGKOK (AP) — The two huge Myanmar military-controlled conglomerates targeted by U.S. and UK sanctions following the army coup last month span a wide spectrum...

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March 25, 2021 at 12:05 am

Asian stocks advance on optimism over pandemic recovery

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March 18, 2021 at 8:43 pm

Myanmar garment workers urge global brands to denounce coup

NEW YORK (AP) — Tin Tin Wei used to toil 11 hours a day, six days week sewing jackets at a factory in Myanmar. But...

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March 18, 2021 at 5:11 am

Myanmar factory attacks put focus on Chinese influence

BANGKOK (AP) — Confusion over what exactly happened during recent attacks on factories in Myanmar has highlighted the complex and troubled nature of the country's...

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March 17, 2021 at 6:51 am

Thailand says $11M seized in wildlife trafficking sting

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's anti-money laundering authorities said Wednesday they have seized or frozen more than 330 million baht ($11 million) worth of assets in...

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March 10, 2021 at 10:39 pm

Asian shares mixed after stimulus lifts Dow, S&P to records VIEW

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