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Asian markets mixed ahead of US inflation data, eyes on China
Asian markets mixed ahead of US inflation data, eyes on China
by  AFP

Markets diverged on Wednesday ahead of US inflation data that could play a key role in the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision next week, while traders were also keeping tabs on Beijing hoping for more economic support measures.

Ecuadoran workers accuse 'monster' Japanese company of exploitation
Ecuadoran workers accuse 'monster' Japanese company of exploitation
by  AFP

Ex-employees of a Japanese textile company in Ecuador told Tuesday of their dire living and working conditions, after the country's constitutional court ruled the firm kept its staff in a slave-like setting. "A friend was cut, we were working in a downpour.

Nippon Steel slams 'inappropriate' politics in US deal
Nippon Steel slams 'inappropriate' politics in US deal
by  AFP

Nippon Steel on Wednesday slammed the "inappropriate" role of politics after Bloomberg News reported that President Joe Biden would block its planned takeover of US Steel. But Biden has previously expressed opposition to the takeover, which President-elect Donald Trump -- who will be inaugurated on January 20 -- has also said he would block.

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