Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Taiwan tells firms in Myanmar to fly flags to distinguish from China
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's de facto embassy in Myanmar has advised Taiwanese companies operating in the country to fly the island's flag and hang signs stating they are from Taiwan to avoid being con...
Mar 15, 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
(Reuters) - Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: AstraZeneca finds no evidence of increased blood clot risk Ireland and the Netherlands joined nations such as Denmark, Norway ...
Mar 15, 2021
NHL roundup: Islanders win again to push streak to 9
Oliver Wahlstrom scored the decisive goal in the shootout Sunday night for the visiting New York Islanders, who overcame a pair of unexpected absences and then dodged defeat early in overtime before e...
Mar 14, 2021
Baidu’s AI chip unit Kunlun completes new funding, at $2 billion valuation: source
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese search giant Baidu Inc said on Monday that its artificial intelligence chip unit Kunlun recently completed a round of fundraising, which according to one source with direct...
Mar 14, 2021
NBA roundup: Warriors end skid with victory over Jazz
Andrew Wiggins snapped out of a recent slump with a season-high 28 points and Stephen Curry chipped in with a game-high 32 on Sunday afternoon as the Golden State Warriors ended a four-game losing str...
Mar 14, 2021
Biden to name Gene Sperling to lead COVID-19 relief plan: administration official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden will name Gene Sperling to lead implementation of a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan, an administration official said late on Sunday. Sperling, a top ...
Mar 14, 2021
Sailing: Team New Zealand take 4-3 lead in America's Cup
(Reuters) - Defender Team New Zealand beat Luna Rossa in the seventh race of the 36th America's Cup on Monday, crossing 58 seconds ahead of the challengers to take a 4-3 lead in the best-of-13 match. ...
Mar 14, 2021
Rakuten shares jump 24% on Japan Post, Tencent backing
TOKYO (Reuters) - Rakuten Inc's shares jumped as much as 24% on Monday after the Japanese e-commerce firm said it would raise $2.2 billion through a stake sale to companies including Japan Post and Te...
Mar 14, 2021
Malaysian rubber glove group says 2021 supply estimated at 420 billion
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - The global supply of rubber gloves available in 2021 is estimated at about 420 billion, Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (Margma) said in a briefing on Monday....
Mar 14, 2021
Martial law in parts of Myanmar's main city after deadliest day since coup
(Reuters) - Myanmar activists planned more anti-coup rallies on Monday, a day after at least 39 people were killed in clashes with security forces in the commercial hub of Yangon where Chinese-finance...
Mar 14, 2021
