Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Startup e-commerce platform Temu expands to Europe
By Casey Hall SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Ultra low-cost e-commerce platform Temu, owned by PDD Holdings has started selling to European markets including France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and t...
Thomson Reuters Apr 25, 2023
World Bank sees Western Balkan economies resilient despite subdued growth
SARAJEVO (Reuters) - The economies of the six countries of the Western Balkans show resilience despite economic growth estimated to moderate to 2.6% in 2023 and continued price rises, the World Bank s...
Thomson Reuters Apr 25, 2023
Commercial real estate loans in core Europe face $55 billion funding gap, report says
By Chiara Elisei LONDON (Reuters) - Around one in five loans backing commercial real estate (CRE) in Britain, France and Germany that fall due between now and 2025 are likely to face refinancing chall...
Thomson Reuters Apr 25, 2023
Ukraine, migration, to top agenda as Pope Francis visits Hungary
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis leaves on Friday on a three-day trip to Hungary, where the war in Ukraine, migration and Europe's Christian roots are expected to top the agend...
Thomson Reuters Apr 25, 2023
Cyprus offers to assist in evacuations from Sudan
NICOSIA (Reuters) - Cyprus said on Tuesday it had activated a humanitarian rescue mechanism for the evacuation of third-country civilians through the island from Sudan. "The Republic of Cyprus intends...
Thomson Reuters Apr 25, 2023
Czech defence firm Omnipol says in intensive talks with Vietnam over supplies
HANOI (Reuters) - Czech defence and aerospace firm Omnipol is in intensive talks with Vietnam over possible sales of equipment, the company told Reuters on Tuesday. The comment followed a Reuters' sou...
Thomson Reuters Apr 25, 2023
KitKat sweetens Nestle sales with Easter, Valentine's Day comeback
By Richa Naidu LONDON (Reuters) - In a quarter that saw Nestle's overall sales volumes dip, the KitKat maker's candy business was a sweet spot as consumers celebrated Valentine's Day and an early East...
Thomson Reuters Apr 25, 2023
Bolton calls for redeploying tactical nuclear weapons in South Korea
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) - The United States should redeploy tactical nuclear weapons in South Korea to send a clear message to North Korea and alleviate growing calls in the South for developi...
Thomson Reuters Apr 25, 2023
China to replace PCR test requirement with antigen test for inbound travellers
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that all inbound travellers will only need to show COVID-19 antigen tests result taken within 48 hours before boarding flights starting Apr...
Thomson Reuters Apr 25, 2023
Soccer-Hasegawa says Japan must be tenacious to compete at Women's World Cup
(Reuters) - Japan have room to improve in many areas heading into the Women's World Cup but can make up for their shortcomings by playing with tenacity, midfielder Yui Hasegawa said on Tuesday. Japan,...
Thomson Reuters Apr 25, 2023
