Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Norway wealth fund says it’s hard to find right unlisted green energy projects
OSLO (Reuters) - Norway's $1.1 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, is finding it hard to find suitable unlisted renewable energy investment projects to invest in, its new CEO said on ...
Oct 30, 2020
European stocks head for sharp weekly decline, Apple suppliers drop
(Reuters) - European stocks opened lower on Friday, putting them on track for their sharpest weekly decline since a brutal selloff in March, as a new round of coronavirus lockdowns weighed on economic...
Oct 30, 2020
Philippines reports 2,006 new coronavirus cases, 38 more deaths
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines' health ministry on Friday reported 2,006 new confirmed coronavirus infections and 38 additional deaths. Its latest update brought total cases to 378,933 and deaths ...
Oct 30, 2020
Alibaba to kick off China’s first post-pandemic ‘Singles Day’ early
By Josh Horwitz SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's Alibaba Group Holding Ltd will kick off its mega-shopping extravaganza "Singles Day" early this year, a move that will likely see a big jump in its sales a...
Oct 30, 2020
Hungary reports record 3,286 rise in daily new coronavirus infections
BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary reported a record 3,286 rise in daily new coronavirus infections on Friday, while the number of patients in hospitals jumped to 3,753 from 3,197 registered on Thursday, th...
Oct 30, 2020
Indian bourse to consult regulator on Future-Reliance deal after Amazon objection: source
By Abhirup Roy and Aditya Kalra MUMBAI/NEW DELHI(Reuters) - India's Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will consult the market regulator and seek clarifications from Future Retail and Reliance Industries abo...
Oct 30, 2020
In Japan’s Nagasaki, some glimmers of economic revival
By Leika Kihara and Takahiko Wada NAGASAKI, Japan (Reuters) - On Japan's southern tip, some initiatives to revitalise local businesses are making small but steady success, offering a silver lining for...
Oct 30, 2020
Pompeo wraps up Asia tour in Vietnam following prisoner release
HANOI (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo wound up a visit to Asia in Vietnam on Friday after a tour marked by his repeated calls for help for the United States in confronting security thr...
Oct 30, 2020
COVID crisis will result in fewer airline companies: IATA airlines group head
PARIS (Reuters) - The COVID-19 pandemic will result in fewer airline companies, as a result of firms being taken over or going under, said the head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA...
Oct 30, 2020
National COVID lockdown in England not inevitable, UK minister says
LONDON (Reuters) - A national lockdown in England is not inevitable to contain an increase in COVID-19 cases, British foreign minister Dominic Raab said on Friday, adding that a localised approach cou...
Oct 30, 2020
