Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Rebel militia in Myanmar’s Rakhine state joins other minorities in condemning junta
(Reuters) - The Arakan Army (AA), a major ethnic militia in Myanmar's restive Rakhine state, on Tuesday joined other ethnic groups in condemning last month's military coup and the ensuing violent crac...
Mar 23, 2021
Russia chides Twitter for slow deletion of banned content
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's communications watchdog accused Twitter on Tuesday of deleting banned content too slowly in the latest dispute between a major government and Big Tech. Moscow said earlier ...
Mar 23, 2021
Lithuania launches mandatory COVID-19 tests for some workers
By Andrius Sytas VILNIUS (Reuters) - Lithuania's parliament on Tuesday approved regular mandatory COVID-19 testing for some workers and anyone refusing to be tested must work remotely or be suspended ...
Mar 23, 2021
Low-cost carrier Frontier aims for $4.52 billion valuation in U.S. IPO
(Reuters) - Frontier Group is aiming for a valuation of $4.52 billion in its U.S. initial public offering (IPO), according to a regulatory filing by the low-cost carrier on Tuesday, as the industry pr...
Mar 23, 2021
Battle looms over regulation of smaller EU banks
By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) - A review of European Union rules for dealing with failing banks should not become an escape route for medium-sized lenders to avoid tougher requirements, a top EU regul...
Mar 23, 2021
Turkey stocks in historic drop after Erdogan fires cenbank chief
By Canan Sevgili and Halilcan Soran (Reuters) - Turkey's stock market has logged its worst two days since the global financial crisis of 2008 this week, with bank shares plunging and stop-loss halts a...
Mar 23, 2021
Indonesia's rollout of AstraZeneca vaccine underway, despite halal concern
By Prasto Wardoyo SURABAYA, Indonesia (Reuters) - The rollout of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine has started in Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim majority nation, despite concern and some confusion...
Mar 23, 2021
Funds expect subdued U.S. inflation, strong EM FX - Russell Investments survey
LONDON (Reuters) - Fixed income managers expect the U.S. Treasury yield curve to steepen in the next 12 months and many anticipate inflation will remain subdued in a 1.8-2.4% range, a survey from Russ...
Mar 23, 2021
Younger crypto investors do it for 'thrills', UK financial watchdog says
By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) - Thrill-seeking younger people are turning to online apps to invest in high-risk crypto-assets and foreign exchange even though most are unable to absorb big losses, Bri...
Mar 23, 2021
VoloFin to launch blockchain invoice financing platform
By Pratima Desai and Mai Nguyen LONDON/HANOI (Reuters) - Specialty finance firm VoloFin will launch a blockchain invoice financing platform on April 1 for investors and small and medium-sized firms (S...
Mar 23, 2021
