TikTok asks US judge to block Montana ban before Jan. 1 effective date
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -TikTok Inc on Wednesday asked a U.S. judge to block enforcement of a Montana state…
Malaysia’s central bank hits pause on rates as price pressures ease
By A. Ananthalakshmi and Rozanna Latiff KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Malaysia’s central bank kept benchmark interest rates unchanged on Thursday, as…
Hedge fund Verition joins rush to Dubai financial hub
By Hadeel Al Sayegh DUBAI (Reuters) – U.S.-based Verition Fund Management is opening an office in Dubai, joining a raft…
Philippines accuses China of more ‘harassment’ near disputed reef
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines on Wednesday accused China’s coast guard of harassment, obstruction and “dangerous manoeuvres” against its vessels,…
US Navy says it prevented Iran from seizing tankers in Gulf of Oman
By Lisa Barrington and Jonathan Saul DUBAI (Reuters) – The U.S. Navy said it had intervened to prevent Iran from…
Exclusive-Raiffeisen delays quitting Russia as Austria defends ties -sources
By John O’Donnell and Alexandra Schwarz-Goerlich VIENNA (Reuters) – Raiffeisen Bank International is delaying plans to leave Russia, three people…
German industrial orders up but situation still critical, say analysts
By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) -German industrial orders rose significantly more than expected in May due to large-scale orders of…
PwC asked to name companies it pitched on basis of leaked Australian tax plans
By Lewis Jackson SYDNEY (Reuters) – Two lawmakers on Thursday called on PwC Australia to name all the companies it…
CEE FX set to weaken as rate cuts come into view: Reuters poll
By Jason Hovet and Alan Charlish WARSAW/PRAGUE (Reuters) – Central European currencies are expected to weaken over the next 12…
Uber rival Bolt names new CFO in preparation for IPO
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Estonian ride-hailing and food delivery startup Bolt named Mikko Salovaara as its chief financial officer ahead of…