China flies combat drone around Taiwan; US Navy plane transits strait
TAIPEI (Reuters) -A Chinese uncrewed combat aircraft has flown around Taiwan, the island’s defence ministry said, showcasing Beijing’s ability to…
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BOJ keeps ultra-low rates, decides to conduct policy review
(Reuters) – The Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Friday kept ultra-low interest rates, but announced a broad review of its…
Sudan conflict threatens supply of key soft drink ingredient
By Richa Naidu and Jessica DiNapoli LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Sudan’s eruption into conflict has left international consumer goods makers…
Analysis-Skilled, educated and washing dishes: how Italy squanders migrant talent
By Alessandro Parodi and Alberto Chiumento (Reuters) – Marilyn Nabor, an experienced high school mathematics teacher in the Philippines, moved…
China’s factory activity likely grew at slower pace in April- Reuters poll
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s factory activity likely expanded at a slower pace in April, a Reuters poll showed on Friday,…
Lufthansa says hopeful of finalising ITA deal in days
By Aditi Shah NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Lufthansa is hopeful of finalising the partial takeover of Italy’s state-owned ITA Airways within…
Marketmind: BOJ launches no-rush review, bonds rally
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. It was a long wait, but…
Thai March factory output falls 4.56% y/y, worse than forecast
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s manufacturing production index (MPI) in March contracted 4.56% from a year earlier, as a global economic…
BOJ keeps ultra-low rates, decides to conduct policy review
TOKYO (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Friday kept monetary settings unchanged but revamped its guidance on the…
Bank of Japan projects core CPI of 1.6% in fiscal year 2025/26
TOKYO (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan on Friday projected the country’s core consumer price index (CPI) to rise 1.6%…