Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Apple grabs 23.4% global smartphone market in fourth-quarter: IDC
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Apple Inc cornered nearly a quarter of the global smartphone market over October-December and jumped to the top of the winner's tally, IDC data showed, as shipments surged 22%. T...
Thomson Reuters Jan 27, 2021
Oil slips on tightening COVID-19 curbs, especially in China
By Sonali Paul MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Oil prices slid in early trade on Thursday on fresh worries about weakened fuel demand, after England clamped down on travel and China, the world's second-largest ...
Thomson Reuters Jan 27, 2021
Dollar rises as stock slump rattles investor confidence
By Stanley White TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar extended gains against most currencies on Thursday as a stock market rout due to concerns about excessive valuations boosted safe-harbour demand for the U...
Thomson Reuters Jan 27, 2021
Artistic swimming qualifier in Tokyo postponed until May
TOKYO (Reuters) - The artistic swimming Olympic qualification event due to be held in Tokyo in March has been postponed until May because of novel coronavirus restrictions in Japan, organisers said on...
Thomson Reuters Jan 27, 2021
Singapore detains teen for intending to attack mosques
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore has detained a 16-year-old for intending to attack two mosques, plans authorities said were inspired by the killing of Muslim worshippers in Christchurch, New Zealand i...
Thomson Reuters Jan 27, 2021
Mexico coronavirus death toll rises to 153,639
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's health ministry on Wednesday reported 17,944 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infection and 1,623 additional fatalities. The country's total cases were 1,806,849 wit...
Thomson Reuters Jan 27, 2021
Venture Capital firm GGV raises $2.52 billion for latest funds
(Reuters) - Venture Capital firm GGV on Thursday said it raised $2.52 billion for its latest group of funds, making it its largest fund raising so far. The announcement follows several successful init...
Thomson Reuters Jan 27, 2021
Coyotes look for offense at home vs. Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks have struggled mightily in the scoring department during the early part of this season, but they're not the most offensively challenged team at the moment. The Arizona Coyotes have f...
Thomson Reuters Jan 27, 2021
Analysis: Chinese retail banks gain consumer lending clout as fintechs fall out of favour
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese banks are gearing up to seize back lost business in consumer loans from fintech players like Ant Group, emboldened by a regulatory sea change that is making them more compe...
Thomson Reuters Jan 27, 2021
Thais seek to restore fortunes with mock funerals
By Jiraporn Kuhakan BANGKOK (Reuters) - In a temple on the outskirts of Bangkok, participants at a daily ritual clutch a bunch of flowers and lie down in a coffin with a sheet pulled over them as monk...
Thomson Reuters Jan 27, 2021
