Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Asian factories continue recovery from COVID-19 woes as China booms
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian factories continued to recover steadily in November thanks to a boom in economic powerhouse China, private surveys showed on Tuesday, offering hope the region w...
Nov 30, 2020
Japan to loosen work rules on foreigners stuck due to pandemic
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is loosening regulations on part-time work for foreigners stuck in the country due to the novel coronavirus and having trouble supporting themselves, the government said on Tue...
Nov 30, 2020
U.S. capital may end weekend subway service in 2021
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The subway system serving the U.S. capital region may be forced to end weekend service, close 19 stations and reduce weekday operations in 2021, to bridge a forecast budget gap ...
Nov 30, 2020
Japan cancels Yamanashi contest after eight speed skaters get coronavirus
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Japan Skating Federation has decided to cancel a competition this month in Yamanashi prefecture, west of the capital Tokyo, after eight speed skaters were confirmed to have been ...
Nov 30, 2020
Hong Kong leader reiterates call to stay at home to curb spread of COVID-19
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Tuesday again urged residents of the densely populated city to stay at home and avoid unnecessary family gatherings as the global financial hub scr...
Nov 30, 2020
Irish PM hopeful Brexit deal can be done this week: report
DUBLIN (Reuters) - British and European Union negotiators have the options in front of them to conclude a Brexit free-trade deal this week, Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin was quoted as saying on ...
Nov 30, 2020
China’s November factory activity growth hits decade high: Caixin PMI
BEIJING (Reuters) - Activity in China's factory sector accelerated at the fastest pace in a decade in November, a business survey showed on Tuesday, as the world's second-largest economy recovers to p...
Nov 30, 2020
Biden budget pick Neera Tanden a lightning rod in Washington
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Neera Tanden, President-elect Joe Biden's outspoken nominee to head the Office of Management and Budget, faces a challenge winning Senate confirmation after a W...
Nov 30, 2020
Oil falls as OPEC+ talks delays raise supply concerns
TOKYO (Reuters) - Oil prices slipped on Tuesday amid concerns over mounting supply after leading producers delayed talks on 2021 output policy that could extend production cuts as the coronavirus pand...
Nov 30, 2020
U.S. judge rejects $648 million Bayer PCB contamination settlement
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) - A federal judge has rejected Bayer AG's proposed $648 million settlement of class-action litigation by cities and other claimants over contamination from polychlorinate...
Nov 30, 2020
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