Australia to buy 20 Hercules military transport planes in $6.6 billion deal
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia said on Monday it would spend A$9.8 billion ($6.60 billion) to buy 20 new Super Hercules…
Australia’s budget surplus set to be nearly five times higher than forecast
By Lewis Jackson SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Monday the country’s first budget surplus in 15…
Marketmind: Markets bide time as policymakers plot next moves
SYDNEY (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu It’s a week…
Thai industrial sentiment rises in June, but political uncertainty a concern
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s industrial sentiment rose for the first time in three months in June, bolstered by higher domestic…
Stellantis, Samsung SDI set plan to build second US battery plant
(Reuters) -French-Italian automaker Stellantis and South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI on Monday said they plan to open a second…
Japan govt sees inflation slowing next year, calls for BOJ coordination
By Leika Kihara and Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s inflation will likely slow to around 1.5% next year when stripping…
Second US submarine arrives in South Korea amid North Korea tensions
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) – A U.S. nuclear-powered submarine arrived in South Korea on Monday, only days after the…
China’s state planner unveils steps to spur private investment
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s state planner on Monday unveiled measures that seek to promote, encourage and spur private investment in…
Aussie competition regulator delays decision on ANZ’s $3.3 billion Suncorp Bank buy
(Reuters) -Australia’s competition regulator on Monday said it has delayed its decision on ANZ Group Holdings’ proposed A$4.9 billion ($3.30…
China warns Japan on NATO, hopes it refrains from undermining trust in region
BEIJING (Reuters) – The Chinese embassy in Japan said on Monday that NATO’s plan to expand into the Asia-Pacific violates…