Russia cleans up after Typhoon Khanun floods thousands of homes
(Reuters) – Russia sent a task force to oversee cleanup of parts of the country’s Far East on Sunday after…
Marketmind: China property troubles plague Asia stocks
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. It’s been a nervy start to…
Venezuela opens probe into death threats against opposition candidate
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s top prosecutor launched an investigation on Sunday into death threats against a presidential candidate, as fears…
US bank Citi completes sale of Taiwan consumer unit to Singapore’s DBS
By Selena Li HONG KONG (Reuters) – U.S. bank Citigroup has completed the sale and migration of its Taiwan consumer…
Qantas unveils new livery in support for Indigenous referendum
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Qantas on Monday unveiled plans for some aircraft to carry special livery supporting recognition of Aboriginal and…
Rakuten shares jump as mobile losses narrow
By Anton Bridge TOKYO (Reuters) – Rakuten Group shares surged on Monday morning after the e-commerce giant reported narrowing losses…
U.S. Steel explores options after rejecting $7.3 billion offer from Cleveland-Cliffs
By Jyoti Narayan and Akanksha Khushi (Reuters) -United States Steel Corp on Sunday launched a formal review of its strategic…
Ecuador candidates talk tough on crime after assassination
By Alexandra Valencia QUITO (Reuters) -Ecuador’s presidential candidates promised improvements in security during a debate late on Sunday, days after…
Blinken to meet Japan, S.Korea foreign ministers virtually on Monday
TOKYO (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will hold a virtual meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi…
Weak yen gives Japan’s automakers temporary relief from China pain
By Daniel Leussink TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese automakers are getting much-needed cover from an old standby, as the weaker yen…