Author Archives: Syndicated Content
China's SMIC says delivery of some U.S. made equipment, parts, materials delayed: Global Times
(Reuters) - China's Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) is facing some delays in U.S.-made equipment, parts and materials, the Global Times newspaper reported on Thursday, citing com...
Nov 11, 2020
Australia to appoint special investigator to examine possible prosecution of military in Afghanistan
By Colin Packham SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia will appoint a special investigator to determine whether to prosecute members of the country's military for alleged crimes committed in Afghanistan, Prime...
Nov 11, 2020
Indonesia signs $1 billion loan deal with Australia for COVID-19 relief
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia has signed a A$1.5 billion ($1.09 billion) loan deal with Australia's government to be used to help combat the coronavirus pandemic in the Southeast Asian country, Indone...
Nov 11, 2020
Analysis: India startups seek high-tech solutions to colossal food waste
By Mayank Bhardwaj and Rajendra Jadhav NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Startups and venture capital are pouring into what might seem an unlikely place: India's vast, outdated agriculture industry. Seizing on co...
Nov 11, 2020
IDB chief nominates Argentine staffer for senior post
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Inter-American Development Bank's new chief, whose picks for three top management posts have been delayed by Argentina and Mexico, has nominated an Argentine official alread...
Nov 11, 2020
U.S. President-elect Biden holds phone calls with Australia, Japan, South Korea leaders
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has held separate congratulatory phone calls with the leaders of Australia, Japan and South Korea, his transition office said on Wednesday. All si...
Nov 11, 2020
Biden insider Klain will bring virus-fighting expertise to chief of staff role
By Trevor Hunnicutt and James Oliphant (Reuters) - Ron Klain was once tapped by Democratic President Barack Obama to safeguard the United States from the threat of a lethal virus. As President-elect J...
Nov 11, 2020
Australian PM Morrison to be first head of state to meet in person with new Japanese leader Suga
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday he would travel to Japan next week, becoming the first world leader to meet in person with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. M...
Nov 11, 2020
China bans more Australian timber after pests found
By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) - China has stopped the import of all timber from the Australian state of Victoria after customs officials said they had discovered pests, Australia said. Australia'...
Nov 11, 2020
Oil keeps climbing on hopes OPEC+ will hold back supply as COVID-19 cases rise
By Sonali Paul MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Oil prices rose in early trade on Thursday, taking the week's gains to more than 12% on growing hopes that the world's major producers will hold off on a planned s...
Nov 11, 2020
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