Author Archives: Syndicated Content
U.S. looks forward to working with Petro after fair election -Blinken
(Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken congratulated Colombia on holding a free and fair election and said he was looking forward to working with leftist Gustavo Petro, who has vowed profo...
Jun 19, 2022
China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged as expected in June
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China kept its benchmark lending rates for corporate and household loans steady at its June fixing on Monday, matching market expectations. The one-year loan prime rate (LPR) was ...
Jun 19, 2022
Taiwan rattled by 6 magnitude quake, no immediate damage reported
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Buildings shook briefly in Taipei on Monday as a 6 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's eastern coast, but there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake had a depth of 6.8 km ...
Jun 19, 2022
Oil wobbly after near 6% slump on economic concerns
By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices wobbled early on Monday as investors refocused on tight supplies, though sentiment was still fragile after 6% slump in the previous session amid concer...
Jun 19, 2022
China reports 109 new COVID cases for June 19 vs 159 day earlier
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Mainland China reported 109 new coronavirus cases for June 19, of which 38 were symptomatic and 71 were asymptomatic, the National Health Commission said on Monday. That compared ...
Jun 19, 2022
South Korea’s LG Chem plans to build hydrogen plant to cut carbon emissions
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's LG Chem Ltd said on Monday it planned to build a hydrogen plant in South Korea to produce 50,000 tonnes of hydrogen annually by the second quarter of 2024, in a bid to ...
Jun 19, 2022
IMF delegation visits crisis-hit Sri Lanka with time running out
By Uditha Jayasinghe and Karin Strohecker COLOMBO/LONDON (Reuters) - An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team arrives in Sri Lanka on Monday for talks on a bailout programme, but time is short for a ...
Jun 19, 2022
As Thailand greenlights cannabis, patients welcome cheaper supplies
BANGKOK (Reuters) - For Jiratti Kuttanam, Thailand's relaxation of cannabis restrictions meant one thing above all - a cheaper supply of the products she uses to manage the pain and sickness caused by...
Jun 19, 2022
China says it tested missile-interception system
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China has carried out a land-based missile interception test that "achieved its expected purpose", the Defence Ministry said, describing it as defensive and not aimed at any count...
Jun 19, 2022
Asia shares edge up with Wall St futures, mood fragile
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian shares were trying to sustain a rare rally on Monday as Wall Street futures made early gains, perhaps hoping a U.S. holiday would provide a break from recent sel...
Jun 19, 2022
