Japan’s Sompo to focus on integration after acquisition spree
By Makiko Yamazaki and Ritsuko Shimizu TOKYO (Reuters) – Sompo Holdings Inc will place more focus on integrating domestic and…
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Japan’s ex-top FX diplomat sees BOJ keeping ultra-low rates this year
By Leika Kihara and Yoshifumi Takemoto TOKYO (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is set to keep monetary policy…
Thai March export fall less than expected, value at a year high
BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand’s customs-based exports contracted less than expected in March as some key shipments improved, and the commerce ministry…
Singapore central bank sees rents, inflation easing amid uncertain growth outlook
By Chen Lin SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore’s growth outlook in 2023 appears uncertain amid global headwinds, the central bank said on…
Column-Inequality and ‘deposit glut’ sowed bank instability :Mike Dolan
By Mike Dolan LONDON (Reuters) – Growing wealth inequality and rise of the digital economy may well have combined to…
DeSantis urges more cooperation with South Korea
SEOUL (Reuters) – Possible U.S. presidential candidate Ron DeSantis called on Wednesday for greater cooperation with South Korea as he…
Montana governor seeks to broaden bill that would ban TikTok to cover other social media platforms – WSJ
(Reuters) -Montana Governor Greg Gianforte is seeking to broaden a bill that will ban not just TikTok, but other social…
Taiwan seen slipping into recession in Q1- Reuters poll
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s export-dependent economy likely slipped into a recession in the first quarter, a Reuters poll showed on…
New BOJ chief’s first task may be to tweak forward guidance
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s new central bank chief is likely to keep monetary settings ultra-loose at his…
Philippine central bank chief: ‘Dangerous’ to cut rates faster than Fed
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines’ central bank considers it “dangerous” to cut interest rates faster than a policy easing by…