Trial starts for Korean chip exec accused of stealing Samsung secrets for China factory
By Heekyong Yang and Ju-min Park SUWON, South Korea (Reuters) – The trial of a South Korean chip executive accused…
Back-to-school spending set for first decline in nine years as inflation bites – report
By Deborah Mary Sophia (Reuters) – Back-to-school spending is expected to fall for the first time in nine years as…
Racism underlies disparities in maternal mortality in Americas -UN report
By Nancy Lapid (Reuters) – High rates of pregnancy-related deaths among women of African descent in North and South America…
NZ central bank hits pause at 5.5%, economists see easing in 2024
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand’s central bank held the cash rate steady at 5.5% on Wednesday, hitting…
US, Japan, South Korea hold rare military meeting as North Korea launches missile
By Idrees Ali CAMP SMITH, Hawaii (Reuters) – The United States’ top general met his South Korean and Japanese counterparts…
Uniqlo parent’s profit seen soaring to a Q3 record on China recovery
By Rocky Swift TOKYO (Reuters) – The Japanese operator of apparel retailer Uniqlo is expected by analysts to post a…
Global accounting firms set up shop in India’s smaller cities
By Manoj Kumar and Jatindra Dash and Sumit Khanna BHUBANESWAR, India (Reuters) – The world’s major accounting firms are stepping…
South Korea, Japan leaders to meet; Fukushima radioactive water, North Korea missile launch focus
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to meet Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday…
Australia cabinet will soon decide on next RBA governor – treasurer
By Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Wednesday the cabinet would meet soon to decide…
Japan’s wholesale inflation slows for 6th straight month
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s wholesale inflation slowed for a sixth straight month in June due to sliding…