IMF Managing Director says she does not expect a rapid shift in US dollar reserves
DOHA (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund’s managing director said on Wednesday she does not expect there to be a…
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Factbox-US-China tensions intensify over tech to Taiwan flashpoints
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – A U.S. lawmaker’s demand for trade curbs on a Chinese memory chipmaker in response to China calling…
Poland to launch submarine purchase programme soon – minister
WARSAW (Reuters) – Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak said on Wednesday that Poland plans to launch a submarine purchase programme…
China says NATO’s plan for Japan office not welcomed in Asia-Pacific
BEIJING (Reuters) – The Asia-Pacific region does not welcome NATO’s plan to open a liaison office in Japan, Chinese foreign…
Australia, India to seek closer economic ties, critical minerals cooperation
By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met Narendra Modi, his Indian counterpart, in Sydney on Wednesday…
Taiwan central bank to weigh inflation, GDP in next rate move
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan will weigh both inflation and economic growth when deciding on its next interest rate decision in June…
Sony says independent player status paying off in streaming war
By Sam Nussey TOKYO (Reuters) – Sony Group Corp said on Wednesday that its status as an independent provider of…
South Korea asks US to review China rule for chip subsidies
By Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea has asked Washington to review its criteria for new semiconductor subsidies, concerned…
Japan’s plan to issue bonds to fund childcare programme adds to debt burden
By Leika Kihara and Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s government is expected to fund part of its spending for…
Macau needs to diversify economy, safeguard national security -Chinese official
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Macau, the world’s biggest gambling hub, needs to diversify its economy and make greater efforts to…