Author Archives: Syndicated Content
EU revises upward estimates for euro zone growth, inflation
By Francesco Guarascio BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission revised upward on Wednesday its estimates for euro zone growth this year and next, but warned against risks posed by new variants of...
Jul 07, 2021
Australia to donate oxygen-equipment, AstraZeneca vaccine to Indonesia
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Australia said on Wednesday it would donate to Indonesia oxygen-related equipment, including cylinders and concentrators, antigen test-kits and 2.5 million doses of the AstraZeneca...
Jul 07, 2021
Indonesia’s Bukalapak increases IPO target to over $1 billion on strong demand – sources
By Anshuman Daga SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Indonesian e-commerce firm Bukalapak is targeting raising more than $1 billion in its IPO, 25% more than previously planned, on indications of strong investor de...
Jul 07, 2021
Japan appoints fiscal hawk Yano as finance ministry’s top bureaucrat
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan has appointed fiscal hawk Koji Yano, known for his close ties with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, as administrative vice minister at the Ministry of Financ...
Jul 07, 2021
Russia says it is tracking Spanish naval ship in Black Sea
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia is tracking a Spanish naval ship in the Black Sea, the Interfax news agency cited Russia's defence ministry as saying on Wednesday, as Ukraine and NATO countries both held mi...
Jul 07, 2021
Indonesia’s regions urged to act fast to halt virus contagion
By Fransiska Nangoy and Stanley Widianto JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's government on Wednesday urged regional authorities to strictly implement coronavirus measures and quickly contain infections to...
Jul 07, 2021
Thai business group cuts 2021 GDP outlook for 4th time amid virus outbreak
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's leading business group on Wednesday lowered its 2021 economic growth forecast for the fourth time this year to 0.0% to 1.5%, from 0.5% to 2.0%, due to a prolonged third ...
Jul 07, 2021
‘A disgrace’: Hungary must ditch anti-LGBT law, EU executive says
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union's chief executive Ursula von der Leyen warned Hungary on Wednesday it must repeal legislation that bans schools from using materials seen as promoting homosexua...
Jul 07, 2021
Japan budget framework features special spending on growth areas
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan unveiled an annual budget framework on Wednesday for the next fiscal year aimed at boosting growth in areas targeted by Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, with eyes on a post-pande...
Jul 07, 2021
In Tehran talks, Iran offers help to resolve Afghan crisis
DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran on Wednesday told Taliban and Afghan government representatives it stood ready to help end the crisis in Afghanistan, urging the country's people and politicians to make "diffic...
Jul 07, 2021
