Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Huawei phone prices rise in China on fears of chip shortage
By David Kirton SHENZHEN (Reuters) - Chinese consumers are rushing to buy smartphones from Huawei Technologies Co Ltd [HWT.UL] featuring its high-end Kirin chips, fearing curbs on the firm's access to...
Sep 16, 2020
Murray backs calls to remove Margaret Court’s name from arena
(Reuters) - Andy Murray thinks the Australian Open should consider removing Margaret Court's name from the arena at Melbourne Park as he says the multiple Grand Slam champion's values are at odds with...
Sep 16, 2020
LG Chem plans to separate electric car battery business as a new company
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's LG Chem, an electric car battery supplier for Tesla Inc and GM, said on Thursday it plans to separate its battery business as a new company in December. The new company...
Sep 16, 2020
Mexico asks U.S. for answers about alleged migrant detention abuse
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico said on Wednesday said it had formally requested a report from U.S. authorities regarding alleged negligent practices in U.S. immigration detention centers, citing accus...
Sep 16, 2020
BOJ holds fire, offers brighter view of economy as pandemic impact eases
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady on Thursday and offered a slightly more upbeat view of the economy than in July, suggesting that no immediate expansion of stimulus was ...
Sep 16, 2020
NCAA men’s, women’s hoops can start in late November
Tipoff for the 2020-21 men's and women's college basketball seasons will be on or around Nov. 25, the NCAA Division I Council announced Wednesday. The beginning of the season was delayed just over two...
Sep 16, 2020
Exclusive: In the weeds – How Bayer, U.S. government teamed up against Thailand’s glyphosate ban
By Patpicha Tanakasempipat BANGKOK (Reuters) - Chemicals giant Bayer and the U.S. government cooperated closely last year to lobby Thailand to reverse its ban on glyphosate, used in the company's cont...
Sep 16, 2020
Germany’s confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 2,194 to 265,857: RKI
BERLIN (Reuters) - The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 2,194 to 265,857, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Thursday. The reporte...
Sep 16, 2020
Japan’s economy minister instructed by new PM to take steps without hesitation
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Thursday that new Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga had instructed him to take steps without hesitation to protect jobs, keep compan...
Sep 16, 2020
Forget banana bread, try this dish sponge: Pandemic inspires ‘illusion cakes’ in Hong Kong
HONG KONG (Reuters) - A bakery studio in Hong Kong is aiming to bounce back from its COVID-19 slump with "illusion cakes" that appear to be everyday objects until you take a slice. Dear Harley Cake St...
Sep 16, 2020
