Author Archives: Syndicated Content
UK electric van startup Arrival plans more microfactories this year - executives
By Nick Carey LONDON (Reuters) - British electric van and bus startup Arrival Ltd will announce investments in more "microfactories" throughout 2021 as it expands its global manufacturing presence, ex...
Thomson Reuters Mar 25, 2021
One man's mission offers Beirut neighbourhood a vision of hope after blast
By Ayat Basma and Issam Abdallah BEIRUT (Reuters) - The sheer scale of the destruction in Beirut's Karantina district after the massive explosion at the port last August made rebuilding a daunting fea...
Thomson Reuters Mar 25, 2021
Exclusive: Fed's Barkin says watch the data, rate hikes no article of faith
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy may be primed for several years of above-trend growth as families spend perhaps $2 trillion in excess savings banked during the pandemic, Ri...
Thomson Reuters Mar 25, 2021
Primary teachers' union calls for strike in Paris as COVID-19 surges
PARIS (Reuters) - The main trade union representing French primary school teachers called on Thursday for a strike in Paris over what it says is the government's failure to protect staff and pupils fr...
Thomson Reuters Mar 25, 2021
Basketball: Returning Gasol sets sights on Euroleague title at Barca
BARCELONA (Reuters) - Twice NBA Champion Pau Gasol has his sights on helping his boyhood team Barcelona win the Euroleague on his return to the club after a two-decade career in the United States. Bar...
Thomson Reuters Mar 25, 2021
Brazil's JBS says China meat imports outlook positive
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Executives at Brazilian meatpacker JBS SA anticipate strong demand for meat in China this year as the Asian country is gradually recovering its pork herd after an outbreak of Afr...
Thomson Reuters Mar 25, 2021
EU to further study blood clot cases linked to Astra Zeneca's COVID-19 vaccine
(Reuters) - Europe's drugs regulator said on Thursday its safety panel will convene a meeting of experts on March 29 to continue studying the reported cases of blood clots linked to the COVID-19 vacci...
Thomson Reuters Mar 25, 2021
Ford to phase out Mondeo sedan production in Europe in early 2022
(Reuters) - Ford Motor said on Thursday it expects to phase out production of its Mondeo sedan in Europe in early 2022, as the U.S. auto maker shifts its focus to electric and sport utility vehicles. ...
Thomson Reuters Mar 25, 2021
Lloyd's of London could ditch pinstripes after pandemic
LONDON (Reuters) - When the pandemic is over, the brokers of Lloyd's of London could haggle with underwriters from home in their underpants, and ditch their pinstripes at the office. A trade body repr...
Thomson Reuters Mar 25, 2021
China central bank says to deepen exchange rate reform
(Reuters) - China's central bank on Thursday said it would deepen exchange rate reform and increase yuan exchange rate flexibility, as well as improve the green financial system in order to achieve ca...
Thomson Reuters Mar 25, 2021
