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The Asian-focused insurer reported an 11% rise in new business profit to 3.08 billion US dollars (£2.38 billion) in 2024.

Most Asian equities rose Thursday after US Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell suggested any increase in consumer prices caused by tariffs would likely be short-lived, even as the central bank slashed its growth outlook and hiked inflation expectations.

Asian markets were mixed and gold hit another record high Wednesday as trade war worries cast a shadow and geopolitical concerns returned to the fore.

President Donald Trump's decision to freeze US-funded media outlets, including Voice of America, Radio Free Asia and Radio Free Europe, risks "benefitting adversaries", the EU has said. Meanwhile, countries like China and Cambodia praised the move, accusing the outlets of "biased" reporting and "fake news".

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Asian shares have advanced as investor sentiment was buoyed by another rally on Wall Street

Shares have advanced in Asia after U.S. stocks rallied to their best day since November's election

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