Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Nigeria’s female bouncers show their strength fighting stereotypes
By Seun Sanni and Temilade Adelaja AKWA IBOM, Nigeria (Reuters) - For years, Emem Thomas' body drew snarky remarks from slimmer classmates in southern Nigeria that shattered her confidence and natural...
Jan 12, 2023
China’s COMAC expects to reach annual production of 150 C919 planes in next 5 years – govt-backed media
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's state-owned Commercial Aviation Corp of China (COMAC) expects to reach annual production of 150 domestically-produced C919 planes in the next five years, government-backed ...
Jan 12, 2023
Asian FX bulls jump to multi-year highs, spurred by China reopening- Reuters poll
By Archishma Iyer (Reuters) - Bullish bets on the Thai baht and Chinese yuan hit five-year highs as China's sharp pivot from its strict COVID-19 curbs boosted investors' appetite for strengthening lon...
Jan 12, 2023
China growth seen rebounding to 4.9% in 2023, more stimulus on the cards – Reuters poll
By Kevin Yao BEIJING (Reuters) - China's economic growth is likely to rebound to 4.9% in 2023, before steadying in 2024, a Reuters poll showed, as policymakers pledge to step up support for the COVID-...
Jan 12, 2023
Palestinian shot dead in West Bank clashes with Israeli forces, Palestinians say
By Emily Rose JERUSALEM (Reuters) - One Palestinian was shot dead early morning on Thursday during overnight raids in Qalandia refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials said. The W...
Jan 12, 2023
Ethio Telecom revenues up 20%; financial subscribers grow
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Ethiopia's state-owned telecoms company Ethio Telecom said on Thursday that its half-year revenues rose 20% to 33.8 billion birr ($632.99 million). Subscribers to Ethio Telecom...
Jan 12, 2023
South Korea hints at compensating ex-Japan labourers via fund; victims decry
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) - The South Korean government unveiled a plan on Thursday to compensate victims of Japan's wartime forced labour through its own public foundation - instead of using fu...
Jan 12, 2023
Russia says it is interested in future talks with Ukraine’s human rights commissioners – TASS
(Reuters) - Russian Human Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova said on Thursday that both Moscow and Kyiv are interested in future contacts between their rights commissioners, the TASS news agency r...
Jan 12, 2023
Tennis-Five top contenders for the Australian Open men’s crown
(Reuters) - Five top contenders for the men's title at the Australian Open, which starts on Monday: NOVAK DJOKOVIC The former world number one is looking to match Rafa Nadal's record of 22 Grand Slam ...
Jan 12, 2023
Google, Porsche in talks over Google Apps access – Manager Magazin
BERLIN (Reuters) -Google and Porsche are in talks over a possible deal to allow Google Apps to be used in Porsche cockpits, German business magazine Manager Magazin reported on Thursday, citing manage...
Jan 12, 2023
