Slowing Chinese economy of more concern to EU firms than geopolitics – survey
By Joe Cash BEIJING (Reuters) – A slowdown in both the Chinese and global economies is the biggest issue affecting…
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BOJ debated risk of being too late in raising rates at April meeting
By Leika Kihara (Reuters) -Bank of Japan (BOJ) policymakers agreed to keep ultra-low interest rates at Governor Kazuo Ueda’s debut…
Modi visits US to deepen ties, says no doubting India’s position on Ukraine
By Hussein Waaile, YP Rajesh and Tanvi Mehta NEW YORK/NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the…
Japan big manufacturers’ sentiment positive for 3rd consecutive month -Reuters tankan poll
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) – Business morale at big Japanese manufacturers edged up in June, staying in positive territory…
Analysis-China moves to shut a lifeline for cash-strapped local governments
By Jason Xue and Tom Westbrook SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Pressure is mounting on China’s cash-strapped local governments as authorities move…
North Korea criticises Blinken’s China visit as ‘begging trip’
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea on Wednesday criticised U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s recent visit to Beijing as a…
Biden says risks posed by AI to security, economy need addressing
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Kanishka Singh SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -The risks of artificial intelligence to national security and the economy…
US would have ‘deep concerns’ about China military activities in Cuba, Blinken says
LONDON (Reuters) – Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday that the United States would have deep concerns about…
U.S. urges China military dialogue despite rebuff to Blinken
By Humeyra Pamuk BEIJING (Reuters) -The United States on Tuesday pressed its call for military communication channels with China and…
Marketmind: Markets lose steam, central banks not helping
By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever, financial markets columnist….