Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Citigroup sees global profits shrinking 5% in aftermath of banking turmoil
(Reuters) - Citigroup equity strategists flagged a likely 5% contraction in global profits this year as turmoil in the banking sector raises the risk of a recession. Financial markets have had a turbu...
Mar 31, 2023
Japan unveils fresh childcare plan but funding unclear
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government laid out a fresh plan on Friday to boost childcare over the coming three years to stem a relentless drop in the country's birth rate, a move t...
Mar 31, 2023
Taiwan says US officials have visited to discuss concerns about chip subsidies
TAIPEI (Reuters) - The United States has sent officials to Taiwan to listen to concerns in the chip industry about the criteria for new U.S. semiconductor subsidies, Taiwan Economy Minister Wang Mei-h...
Mar 31, 2023
Thailand’s economic activity improves in February -central bank
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's economy in February continued to improve compared with the previous month as the value of exports rose while private consumption and tourism activities also increased, t...
Mar 31, 2023
Olympics-Ukraine says athletes not allowed to compete against Russians in Paris qualifiers
(Reuters) - Ukrainian athletes will not be allowed to take part in qualifying events for the 2024 Paris Olympics if they have to compete against Russians, government minister Oleh Nemchinov said. Nemc...
Mar 31, 2023
Singapore-based software startup Horizon Quantum Computing raises $18.1 million
By Jane Lanhee Lee OAKLAND, Calif (Reuters) - Singapore-based software startup Horizon Quantum Computing on Friday said it raised $18.1 million to expand its engineering team and speed up product deve...
Mar 31, 2023
Ukraine marks anniversary of liberation of Bucha, ‘symbol of atrocities’
KYIV (Reuters) - Ukrainians were marking the first anniversary of the liberation of the town of Bucha from Russian occupation on Friday, with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy saying Kyiv would never forg...
Mar 31, 2023
Cricket-Sri Lanka’s hopes of direct World Cup qualification end in loss to NZ
(Reuters) - New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in the third and final one-day international on Friday to win the series 2-0 and end the Asian side's chances of directly qualifying for this ...
Mar 31, 2023
German import prices show smallest annual increase in two years
BERLIN (Reuters) - German import prices in February registered their smallest increase in two years as energy prices eased. February import prices were up 2.8% year on year, the statistics office said...
Mar 31, 2023
Pope spent a second peaceful night in hospital – Vatican source
ROME (Reuters) - Pope Francis spent a second peaceful night in hospital, a Vatican source said on Friday, in the latest sign he is recovering well from a bronchitis infection. The pope was taken to Ro...
Mar 31, 2023
