Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Old Xi Jinping speech sparks China monetary easing speculation
By Ryan Woo BEIJING (Reuters) - A sentence from a months-old speech by Chinese President Xi Jinping has sparked speculation the central bank might start aggressively buying government bonds to support...
Thomson Reuters Mar 29, 2024
Panasonic to sell entire stake in autos business to Apollo Global-managed funds
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's Panasonic Holdings said on Friday it will sell its entire stake in Panasonic Automotive Systems (PAS) to funds managed by U.S. private equity firm Apollo Global Management. Th...
Thomson Reuters Mar 29, 2024
Madagascar cyclone Gamane kills at least 11, displaces thousands, government says
ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) - A tropical cyclone that swept across the island of Madagascar this week killed at least 11 people and displaced thousands more, according to the country's disaster management ...
Thomson Reuters Mar 29, 2024
Japan's Nikkei posts biggest point gain for fiscal year
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average ended higher on Friday, driven by chip-related heavyweights, and posted a record fiscal-year gain in terms of points amid heavy foreign buying. The index...
Thomson Reuters Mar 29, 2024
Philippines' Catholic devotees nailed to crosses to re-enact crucifixion
By Adrian Portugal CUTUD, Philippines (Reuters) - Catholic devotees were nailed to crosses in sweltering heat north of the Philippines capital Manila on Good Friday in a re-enactment of Jesus Christ's...
Thomson Reuters Mar 29, 2024
Turkey's Erdogan to visit U.S. on May 9, security official says
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan will visit the United States on May 9, a Turkish security official said on Friday, setting the stage for his first White House meeting during the B...
Thomson Reuters Mar 29, 2024
China's Huawei continues rebound with strongest earnings growth since 2019
By David Kirton SHENZHEN, China (Reuters) - China's Huawei Technologies saw its fastest growth in four years in 2023, with a rebound in its consumer segment and income from new businesses like smart c...
Thomson Reuters Mar 29, 2024
Mazda and Panasonic's energy unit sign auto battery supply agreement
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese automaker Mazda Motor and the energy unit of Panasonic Holdings said on Friday they have signed an automotive battery supply agreement. The deal comes out of talks about a b...
Thomson Reuters Mar 29, 2024
Thai economy expands slowly in February, helped by tourism, central bank says
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's economy expanded slowly in February with growth in the service sector and an increase in tourist arrivals offseting a fall in exports from the previous month, the Bank o...
Thomson Reuters Mar 29, 2024
NHL roundup: Stars, Hurricanes win, seal playoff bids
Jamie Benn's power-play goal broke a tie late in the third period and helped give the visiting Dallas Stars a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks and a berth in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Roope Hint...
Thomson Reuters Mar 29, 2024

