Chinese state tabloid criticises South Korean protest letter
By Laurie Chen BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s hawkish state media tabloid, the Global Times, criticised on Monday a letter of…
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Thai election agency criticised after snags in early voting
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s election commission came under scrutiny on Monday after what a monitoring group said were widespread complaints…
Chinese scour Thailand for homes, looking to offset risks after pandemic
By Angie Teo, Chayut Setboonsarng and Devjyot Ghoshal BANGKOK (Reuters) -Shanghai resident Daniel Bian drank in the sweeping views over…
China’s exports seen rising in April but at slower pace, outlook challenging
By Joe Cash BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s exports were expected to have risen again in April, albeit at a less robust…
Marketmind: Markets await US banks’ take on credit squeeze
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. It’s been a quiet start to…
Westpac ditches cost-cutting target, says profit margins to thin
By Byron Kaye and Roushni Nair (Reuters) -Australia’s Westpac Banking Corp on Monday threw out a cost-cutting target citing inflation…
Japan’s service activity grows at record pace in April – PMI
TOKYO – Japan’s services activity grew at a record pace in April, a private-sector survey showed on Monday, helped by…
Australia business activity robust in April, cost pressures still a challenge
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian business conditions remained sturdy in April, supported by robust sales and labour market strength despite high…
Top Biden aide discusses Yemen peace efforts with Saudi crown prince
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a visit to…
Bank of Japan debated risk of inflation overshoot in March
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – Several Bank of Japan (BOJ) board members said the central bank must be vigilant…