Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Malaysia's economy suffers first contraction since global financial crisis
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia's economy plunged into its first contraction since the 2009 global financial crisis in the second quarter as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged business activity, promp...
Aug 13, 2020
NHL roundup: Jackets rebound, even series with Lightning
Oliver Bjorkstrand scored the go-ahead goal late in the first period to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference f...
Aug 13, 2020
China produces record crude steel in July on strong demand
BEIJING (Reuters) - China produced a record amount of crude steel in July as the government boosted infrastructure spending, while the manufacturing sector rebounded as the world's second-largest econ...
Aug 13, 2020
China's retail sales unexpectedly fall as consumer caution prevails
By Stella Qiu and Kevin Yao BEIJING (Reuters) - China's retail sales slipped in July, dashing expectations for a modest rise, as consumers in the world's second-largest economy failed to shake off war...
Aug 13, 2020
Pandemic to hit Japan's economy more than expected, U.S.-China tension adds to concerns: Reuters poll
By Kaori Kaneko TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's economy will contract more than previously expected and suffer mild deflation during the current fiscal year, analysts predict, underscoring the fragile natur...
Aug 13, 2020
A faltering U.S.-China trade deal is now the nations' strongest link
By Andrea Shalal, David Lawder and Yawen Chen WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) - Top U.S. and Chinese trade officials are expected to recommit to a Phase 1 trade deal during a review on Saturday, even tho...
Aug 13, 2020
MLB roundup: Darvish dominates as Cubs edge Brewers
Yu Darvish carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs held on for a 4-2 win over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night. Brewers slugger Justin Smoak broke up Darvish'...
Aug 13, 2020
Malaysia to lift limit on hiring of foreign labour
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia has decided to lift an earlier limit on the hiring of foreign workers meant to protect jobs for locals in most sectors, the Human Resources Ministry said late on Thur...
Aug 13, 2020
Biden campaign raises $48 million in 48 hours after naming Kamala Harris as VP choice
By James Oliphant and Kanishka Singh (Reuters) - The campaign of Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden has raised $48 million in the 48 hours since he named U.S. Senator Kamala Harris the Democr...
Aug 13, 2020
Indonesia president calls to "reboot" economy amid pandemic
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia must use the pandemic to reboot Southeast Asia's biggest economy, including by improving food and energy security, as well as processing more natural resources at home, P...
Aug 13, 2020
