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…
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South Korea ordered to pay Elliott about $109 million total over 2015 Samsung merger
By Joyce Lee SEOUL (Reuters) -The South Korean government has been ordered to pay hedge fund Elliott about $108.5 million,…
Colombia will export fossil fuels for a long time -finance minister
By Rodrigo Campos and Nelson Bocanegra NEW YORK (Reuters) – Colombia will continue to extract fossil fuels for “much longer”…
Cuban officials return from Russia with promises of oil, renewed tourism
HAVANA (Reuters) – A delegation of high-level Cuban officials wrapped up an extended visit to Russia, according to state-run media…
IMF sees Zambia agreement with official creditors ‘within a few days’
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund is encouraged by the progress in discussions between Zambia and its official…
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…
Colombia government labor bill shelved after legislators fail to reach quorum
BOGOTA (Reuters) – A labor reform pushed by Colombia’s government was shelved on Tuesday after committee legislators in Congress’ lower…
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….
Fed nominees say their focus is on beating inflation
By Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two Federal Reserve policymakers and an economist nominated to join them…