Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Explainer: Challenges facing new Malaysia PM after controversial takeover
By Joseph Sipalan KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Muhyiddin Yassin was sworn in as Malaysia's new prime minister on Sunday after a week of political turmoil triggered by the surprise resignation of Mahathir ...
Mar 3, 2020
South Korean president declares 'war' on coronavirus as sect leader tests negative
By Sangmi Cha and Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's president declared war on the coronavirus on Tuesday, ordering additional hospital beds and more face masks to be made available as the nu...
Mar 3, 2020
Logitech International expects profit hit from coronavirus
ZURICH (Reuters) - Logitech International said on Tuesday supply problems caused by the coronavirus outbreak will dent its full year profit, as it gave its outlook for the next financial year. The mak...
Mar 3, 2020
Pope tests negative for coronavirus, Italy report says
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis, who canceled a Lent retreat for the first time in his papacy because he is suffering from a cold, has tested negative for coronavirus, the Italian newspaper Il M...
Mar 3, 2020
Lindt posts higher profit, 75% jump in dividend
ZURICH (Reuters) - Switzerland's Lindt & Spruengli proposed a sweeter payout to shareholders on Tuesday with a proposal to increase its divided by 75% to mark its 175th anniversary, the chocolate make...
Mar 3, 2020
"Sharia fintech": Startups race to tap Indonesia growth by aligning with Islam
By Fanny Potkin JAKARTA (Reuters) - Like millions of other Indonesians, Gandi Iswara had for years carried a wad of currency notes for dropping into donation boxes after prayers at mosques in suburban...
Mar 3, 2020
Kazakh court frees ex-CEO of state nuclear firm
ALMATY (Reuters) - A court in Kazakhstan on Tuesday set free former state nuclear firm chief executive Mukhtar Dzhakishev, whose conviction on corruption charges in 2010 many government critics called...
Mar 3, 2020
UBS's Ermotti to become Swiss Re chairman
ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss Re said it will nominate UBS Group Chief Executive Sergio Ermotti to be its next chairman, the Swiss reinsurer said on Tuesday. Ermotti, who is due to step down from Switzerla...
Mar 3, 2020
Virus outbreak a litmus test for Singapore's new leaders
By Aradhana Aravindan and John Geddie SINGAPORE (Reuters) - When a rare moment of panic buying shook Singapore's highly ordered society over fears about the spread of coronavirus, it took a personal b...
Mar 3, 2020
EU states call for speedy 2030 climate plan ahead of U.N. climate summit: letter
By Nikolaj Skydsgaard COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Twelve EU states are calling for the European Commission to speed the process of setting a new 2030 climate target to serve as an ambitious example at the ...
Mar 3, 2020
