Asia markets close mostly up on boost from techies
Asia markets close mostly up on boost from techies
Most Asian markets advanced yesterday, as upbeat results from Apple Inc and International Business Machines Corp inspired gains in the region’s technology stocks, while a weakened US dollar helped lift commodity sector shares.
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Special treats laid on for 109th birthday
Doris Mackintosh, who is believed to be New Zealand’s oldest woman, celebrated her 109th birthday yesterday with class.
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NZer faces up to 12 years jail for cocaine possession
Former Gisborne man Willie Rare could tomorrow be sentenced to up to 12 years in a Bali jail after admitting to a charge of possessing cocaine.
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