Hong Kong police arrest fifth suspect in clamp-down on pro-democracy activists
By James Pomfret and Jessie Pang HONG KONG (Reuters) – Police in Hong Kong arrested a man on Thursday suspected…
July 2023
China will take measures to support growth, says state media
BEIJING (Reuters) – China will take measures to support growth and employment, as well as to prevent risks, state media…
Brazil real to take near-term support from improving economic outlook: Reuters Poll
By Gabriel Burin BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Brazil’s currency will likely enjoy some support in the near term from faster…
Longtime Showtime executive David Nevins named CEO of North Road Company
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Longtime Showtime Networks executive David Nevins has been named chief executive of the North Road Company,…
Startup e-commerce platform Temu expands to Japan
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Ultra low-cost e-commerce platform Temu, owned by PDD Holdings, has started selling to Japan, marking its first…
Mercedes to extend CEO Kallenius’ contract – Handelsblatt
BERLIN (Reuters) – Mercedes-Benz wants to extend Chief Executive Ola Kallenius’ contract, keeping the 54-year-old at the helm of the…
Bank of Israel seen pausing next week, unclear if rate hike cycle over: Reuters poll
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s central bank is expected to leave short-term interest rates unchanged next week after…
Tel Aviv police chief quits, citing government meddling against protesters
By Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Tel Aviv’s police commander said on Wednesday he was quitting the force, citing political…
Sri Lanka slashes rates as expected after IMF rescue, more easing seen soon
By Uditha Jayasinghe and Swati Bhat COLOMBO (Reuters) -Sri Lanka cut its key interest rates for the second straight month…
Russia: US access to detained reporter Gershkovich on reciprocal basis
(Reuters) – Russia will allow the U.S. ambassador to Moscow to visit detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich “on…