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Chinese hackers target Tibetan websites in malware attack, cybersecurity group says
BANGKOK -- A hacking group that is believed to be Chinese state-sponsored has compromised two websites with ties to the Tibetan community in...
Stock market today: Asian stocks decline as China stimulus plan disappoints markets
HONG KONG -- Asian stocks fell on Monday, led by a more than 2% drop in Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index, as China's...
Malaysia to revamp gasoline subsidies and raise taxes in a bid to narrow deficit
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Malaysia will introduce new taxes and revamp gasoline, education and healthcare subsidies next year as part of aggressive reforms...
China's finance minister says there is room for more economic stimulus but offers no plan
BEIJING -- The Chinese government is looking at additional ways to boost the economy, Finance Minister Lan Fo'an said Saturday, but he stopped...
Global stocks mixed after Wall Street declines; markets wait for China policy briefing
HONG KONG -- European markets opened higher while Asian stocks were mostly lower on Friday, with Chinese markets declining as investors awaited a...
China announces more support for economy but holds back on major spending package
HONG KONG -- China’s economic planning agency outlined details of measures aimed at boosting the economy on Tuesday but refrained from major spending...