Author Archives: Syndicated Content
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
Oil steady as demand worries revive, crews return to U.S. Gulf rigs
By Sonali Paul MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Oil prices were mixed in early trade on Thursday, just clinging to overnight gains, as concerns about weak fuel demand were in the frame again after Hurricane Sall...
Sep 16, 2020
Dollar rises after Fed’s upbeat economic outlook
By Eimi Yamamitsu TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar edged up against major currencies on Thursday following the U.S. Federal Reserve's upbeat assessment of the economic recovery and as its increased tolera...
Sep 16, 2020
Mexico reports 4,444 new coronavirus cases, 300 deaths
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico confirmed an additional 4,444 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the country and 300 more deaths on Wednesday, bringing the totals to 680,931 cases and 71,978 deaths. The...
Sep 16, 2020
IMF approves $1 billion in funds for Angola, adds $765 million to program
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday it had approved immediate disbursement of $1 billion to Angola under an existing program and increased its total funding access...
Sep 16, 2020
Singapore August exports rise 7.7% year/year, higher than forecasts
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's August non-oil domestic exports (NODX) rose 7.7% from a year earlier, beating forecasts, official data showed on Thursday, helped by items such as non-monetary gold a...
Sep 16, 2020
Japan’s reappointed finmin Aso says will prod regional banks to pursue reforms
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Wednesday he will encourage regional banks to push through reforms to survive headwinds such as a dwindling population. "It's becoming hard...
Sep 16, 2020
Taiwan says Chinese anti-submarine aircraft off its coast
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Two Chinese anti-submarine aircraft flew into Taiwan's air defence identification zone on Wednesday and were warned to leave by Taiwan's air force, the island's defence ministry sai...
Sep 16, 2020
