China has a 'fake gold' problem — locals are getting scammed into buying artificial jewelry
Gold's recent rally has sparked a bullion rush, but along with it came a surge in gold scams in China.
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Hong Kong, Taiwan stocks lead gains in Asia markets after Apple earnings; U.S. jobs data in focus
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South China Sea: France-Philippines proposed military drills seen as support for Manila’s maritime position
Officials from France and the Philippines are set to meet in Paris this month to negotiate a visiting forces agreement. French troops are also expected to continue taking part in the annual joint exercises involving their US and Philippine counterparts after taking part for the first time last month.
India stock rally signals confidence in Modi's growth agenda
TOKYO/MUMBAI -- Indian stocks have been staging strong performances during the country's weekslong lower house election on market expectation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to become re-elected and usher in further economic growth.
Biden labels Japan and India ‘xenophobic’ along with China and Russia
Comments met with surprise since US president has sought to deepen ties with key ally Japan, as well as India.
‘Vote jihad’: As Modi raises anti-Muslim India election pitch, what’s next?
As the campaign targeting of Muslims becomes more direct and shrill, experts fear Modi’s words could encourage violence against the community.
