Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Philippines' coronavirus deaths inch closer to 700
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines' Health Ministry on Friday recorded 11 new coronavirus deaths and 120 additional confirmed cases. In a bulletin, the ministry said total infections had increased to ...
May 08, 2020
Indonesia prepares 'exit strategies' to reopen parts of economy
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia is considering plans for a phased resumption of businesses in Southeast Asia's biggest economy from as early as June 1, with the easing of restrictions aimed at curbing t...
May 08, 2020
Belarus presidential elections to be held on August 9, Belta reports
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Belarusian parliament said on Friday presidential elections would be held on Aug. 9, the news agency Belta reported, with the incumbent Alexander Lukashenko, who has ruled the c...
May 08, 2020
Japan's Sharp halves full-year profit forecast as virus hits tech demand
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Sharp Corp, an Apple Inc supplier, cut its full-year profit forecast by 48% on Friday, as demand for technology devices took a hit from the coronavirus outbreak. Sharp, which...
May 08, 2020
Singapore records 768 new COVID-19 cases, total now 21,707
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore recorded 768 new coronavirus cases on Friday, its health ministry said, taking the city-state's tally to 21,707. (Editing by Toby Chopra)
May 08, 2020
European shares ride on U.S.-China talks, earnings optimism
(Reuters) - European shares rose on Friday as signs of improving U.S.-China relations gave a fresh dose of optimism for investors counting on the easing of lockdowns to spark a recovery in global grow...
May 08, 2020
Mixed martial arts: UFC returns with Ferguson eyeing 'real' lightweight title
By Philip O'Connor (Reuters) - The main event of Saturday's UFC 249 card in Florida is billed as being for the interim lightweight title but Tony Ferguson says he should be considered the real champio...
May 08, 2020
India may see 0% GDP growth this fiscal year: Moody's
By Swati Bhat MUMBAI (Reuters) - The impact of the coronavirus outbreak will exacerbate the material slowdown in India's economic growth, with the country expected to see 0% expansion in the current f...
May 08, 2020
Russia's coronavirus cases rise by more than 10,000 for sixth straight day
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The number of new coronavirus cases in Russia rose by 10,699 over the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide tally to 187,859, the coronavirus crisis response centre said on Friday....
May 08, 2020
One third of Germans expect to spend less as coronavirus takes toll: GfK
BERLIN (Reuters) - One third of Germans expect to splash less cash on durable goods in future and the same proportion sees their financial situation worsening over the next 12 months as the coronvirus...
May 08, 2020
