China’s factory activity swings to surprise growth in May – Caixin PMI
BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s factory activity unexpectedly swung to growth in May from decline, a private sector survey showed on Thursday,…
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Australia first-quarter business investment hits 7-year high, outlook solid
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian business investment rose to a seven-year high in the first quarter, helped by a jump in…
Japan’s solid capex growth points to upward revision to Q1 GDP
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese companies raised spending on plant and equipment in January-March at the fastest rate…
South Korea exports fall for 8th month but pace eases for chip, China shipments
By Jihoon Lee SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea’s exports fell for an eighth straight month in May in annual terms, but…
Taiwan, U.S. to sign first deal under new trade framework
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan and the United States will sign the first deal under a new trade talks framework on Thursday,…
Walmart beats all nine proposals at shareholder meeting
By Siddharth Cavale BENTONVILLE, Ark. (Reuters) – Walmart investors voted against all nine shareholder-led proposals during the retail giant’s annual…
Chinese tech entrepreneurs keen to ‘de-China’ as tensions with US soar
By David Kirton SHENZHEN, China (Reuters) – For the ambitious Chinese tech entrepreneur, expanding into the U.S. just keeps getting…
Failed Republican candidate charged in shooting spree aimed at New Mexico Democrats
By Kanishka Singh (Reuters) – A failed Republican state candidate in New Mexico was charged by federal authorities on Wednesday…
Walmart has not made changes to LGBTQ-themed merchandise
By Siddharth Cavale BENTONVILLE, Arkansas (Reuters) – Walmart on Wednesday said it has not made any changes to its LGBTQ-related…
Analysis-Struggling China local governments find a fundraising loophole, lifeline in “pearl bonds”
SHANGHAI/HONG KONG (Reuters) – China’s cash-strapped local governments have suddenly rushed to an unusual corner of the debt market in…