Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Russia journal: Moscow mulls possible use of nuclear arms to fend off US attack -RIA
(Reuters) - A Russian defence ministry journal says Moscow is developing a new type of military strategy using nuclear weapons to protect against possible U.S. aggression, RIA news agency reported on ...
Thomson Reuters Mar 01, 2023
Spring training roundup: Athletics, Reds tie in offensive showcase
Offense wasn't an issue but pitching was suspect as the Oakland Athletics and Cincinnati Reds tied 14-14 on Wednesday in a game featuring 29 hits and 28 earned runs in Goodyear, Ariz. Reds left fielde...
Thomson Reuters Mar 01, 2023
Defence contractors target Australia as it gears up to counter China
By Jamie Freed AVALON, Australia (Reuters) - As close U.S. ally Australia gears up to counter China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region, global defence contractors this week showed off adva...
Thomson Reuters Mar 01, 2023
Australia's central bank pairs with industry on digital A$ projects
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's central bank is launching 14 pilot projects with the financial industry to develop real world applications for a digital Australian dollar, with the focus on business us...
Thomson Reuters Mar 01, 2023
Australia's Nitro Software recommends $360 million Potentia offer
(Reuters) -Australia's Nitro Software Ltd on Thursday recommended its shareholders accept private equity firm Potentia Capital's sweetened takeover offer of A$532.3 million ($359.78 million), weeks af...
Thomson Reuters Mar 01, 2023
Taiwan military to get $619 million U.S. arms boost as China keeps up pressure
By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI (Reuters) -The United States has approved the potential sale of $619 million in new weapons to Taiwan, including missiles for its F-16 fleet, as the island reported a second da...
Thomson Reuters Mar 01, 2023
South Korea February factory activity shrinks for eighth month
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's factory activity contracted for an eighth month in February, a survey showed on Thursday, highlighting weak domestic and global economic conditions even though the down...
Thomson Reuters Mar 01, 2023
Dollar squeezed as inflation drives up euro
By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The dollar nursed losses on Thursday as optimism about China's reopening was supported by encouraging data and underpinned Asian currencies, while sticky inflati...
Thomson Reuters Mar 01, 2023
Japan corporate capex rises despite weaker profits
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese companies raised spending on plant and equipment for a seventh straight quarter in the final three months of 2022, data released on Thursday showed, off...
Thomson Reuters Mar 01, 2023
Ecuador legislative commission backs impeachment process against Lasso
By Alexandra Valencia QUITO (Reuters) - A legislative commission in Ecuador recommended on Wednesday that President Guillermo Lasso be subject to an impeachment process over alleged corruption at publ...
Thomson Reuters Mar 01, 2023
