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Bangkok’s Tallest Building Opens Skywalk

BANGKOK — The nation’s tallest skyscraper now has the highest rooftop bar and skywalks in the kingdom.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc waves to children on Nov. 2 outside the Presidential Palace in Hanoi. Photo: Minh Hoang / Pool photo via AP

Vietnam Ratifies Pacific Rim Trade Pact Abandoned by Trump

Vietnam's National Assembly has ratified a Pacific Rim trade pact abandoned by U.S. President Donald Trump.
An investor walks in front of private stock trading boards in November at a private stock market gallery in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo: Yam G-Jun / Associated Press

Asian Stock Markets Sink After Wall Street Rally Fades

BEIJING — Asian stock markets fell Friday after a post-election Wall Street rally faded and the U.S. Federal Reserve suggested it will keep raising...
A file photo of Chinese tourists in front of the Grand Palace.

21 Nations Can Fly Into Thailand, Get Free Visa For Two Months

BANGKOK — Visitors from 21 nations including China won’t have to pay for visas on arrival for two months during the new year period, the interim cabinet agreed Tuesday.
Trader Gregory Rowe works Nov. 7 on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photo: Richard Drew / Associated Press

Asian Shares Rally on US Midterms, Soothing Fears of Shifts

SINGAPORE — Asian markets rose on Thursday after the U.S. midterm elections went as expected, soothing fears of a sudden shift on trade and...
Specialist Meric Greenbaum, center, works with traders at his post in May on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photo: Richard Drew / Associated Press

Asian Shares Closed Mixed After US Midterm Elections

NEW YORK — Share prices have closed mixed in Asia with several major regional benchmarks giving up early gains. The retreat Wednesday followed results from U.S....
A woman walks by an electronic stock board of a securities firm in July in Tokyo, Japan. Photo: Koji Sasahara / Associated Press

Asian Shares Mostly Higher Ahead of US Midterms Vote

BANGKOK — Share prices were mostly higher Tuesday in Asia as investors awaited the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections.   Keeping Score Japan's Nikkei 225 index...
Workers last week prepare a lawn outside the venue for the upcoming China International Import Expo in Shanghai. Photo: Chinatopix / AP

China Seeks to Rebrand Global Image With Import Expo

BEIJING — Facing a blizzard of trade complaints, China is throwing an "open for business" import fair hosted by President Xi Jinping to rebrand...
Photo: Debalin Sarangi / Flickr

Thailand Among 30 Best Places to Do Business: World Bank

BANGKOK — Thailand is the 27th easiest country in the world to start a business, according to a new World Bank economic forecast.
Yip Wing-keung, a trading manager at local brokerage Christfund Securities, wears his red trading jacket in 2017 at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Photo: Kin Cheung

Asian Shares Climb on Strong US Earnings; BOJ Stands Pat

SINGAPORE — Asian markets rose on Wednesday after big American companies reported strong earnings for the third quarter, soothing fears that rising interest rates...

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