Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Hong Kong leader focuses on economy and security in policy address
By Twinnie Siu and Clare Jim HONG KONG (Reuters) -Hong Kong's leader focused on bolstering the property market and stabilising the ailing economy in his annual policy blueprint on Wednesday, while con...
Oct 24, 2023
Rare-earths miner Lynas jumps as Malaysia allows key plant extension
By Rishav Chatterjee (Reuters) - Shares of Lynas Rare Earths hit their highest in over a month on Wednesday, extending gains, after Malaysia allowed the miner to operate its flagship refinery locally ...
Oct 24, 2023
Kokusai Electric shares jump 29% in Tokyo debut
By Sam Nussey and Miho Uranaka TOKYO (Reuters) - Kokusai Electric shares jumped 29% in their Tokyo market debut on Wednesday after private equity firm KKR sold shares in the chip equipment maker for $...
Oct 24, 2023
Panama court upholds ex-President Martinelli's decade-long prison sentence
PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - A Panama court on Tuesday upheld a 128-month prison sentence for money laundering against former President Ricardo Martinelli, the frontrunner in the Central American country's...
Oct 24, 2023
South Korea plans mass vaccination of cattle to contain lumpy skin disease
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea plans to launch a nationwide vaccination campaign to contain an outbreak of lumpy skin disease in cattle, the government said on Wednesday, after 29 cases have been repor...
Oct 24, 2023
Philippines posts budget deficit of $4.42 billion in September
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippine government posted a budget deficit of 250.9 billion pesos ($4.42 billion) for September, 39% higher than the deficit in the same period last year, the Bureau of the T...
Oct 24, 2023
Games-Andrade and MacNeil take Pan Am Games spotlight
By Steve Keating SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Two of the biggest names at the Pan American Games, Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade and Canadian swimmer Maggie MacNeil, seized the spotlight with golden wins on...
Oct 24, 2023
China willing to cooperate with US, manage differences - Xi
BEIJING (Reuters) -Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that China is willing to cooperate with the United States as both sides manage their differences and work together to respond to globa...
Oct 24, 2023
Scientists unveil recreation of sacrificed Inca maiden in Peru
AREQUIPA, Peru (Reuters) - The reconstructed head and torso of a young girl likely sacrificed to appease Incan gods was unveiled in Peru on Tuesday, with three-dimensional scans of her mummy helping p...
Oct 24, 2023
Subaru CEO: working with suppliers to lower procurement risks of EV battery materials
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Subaru is working with suppliers to decrease risks related to procuring materials used in electric-vehicle batteries, it chief executive said on Wednesday, as automakers grap...
Oct 24, 2023
