BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets rose Tuesday as investors registered approval for China's spending priorities announced at its annual congress.
Markets in Hong Kong and mainland China drew encouragement from a speech by outgoing Premier Wen Jiabao and presentation of the country's budget at the opening of the annual National People's Congress, a largely ceremonial legislature. Reported by S.China Morning Post 6 hours ago.
Markets in Hong Kong and mainland China drew encouragement from a speech by outgoing Premier Wen Jiabao and presentation of the country's budget at the opening of the annual National People's Congress, a largely ceremonial legislature. Reported by S.China Morning Post 6 hours ago.