U.S., Taiwan reach deal on first part of ’21st Century’ trade pact
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. and Taiwan reached agreement on the first part of their “21st Century” trade…
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Japan’s inflation stays above BOJ’s target, key gauge hits four-decade high
By Takahiko Wada and Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s core consumer inflation stayed well above the central bank’s 2% target…
Biden’s team reports ‘progress’ in US debt ceiling talks
By Jeff Mason HIROSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) -Democratic negotiators told President Joe Biden on Friday that they are making “steady progress”…
Hyundai, Kia agree to $200 million settlement over US car thefts
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp agreed to a consumer class-action lawsuit settlement worth $200…
Tennis-Nadal to miss French Open, 2024 likely to be last year of career
(Reuters) -Holder Rafa Nadal will miss the French Open after failing to regain full fitness from a hip injury suffered…
Australia’s AMP fined $16 million for charging fees to deceased clients
(Reuters) -Troubled Australian wealth manager AMP Ltd will pay a court-mandated penalty of A$24 million ($16.3 million) for billing dead…
Lazard CEO Jacobs set to step down, Orszag to take helm -source
By Anirban Sen NEW YORK (Reuters) -Lazard Ltd CEO Ken Jacobs is expected to step down from his role and…
US weighs suit against Korean Air’s planned acquisition of Asiana -Politico
WASHINGTON/SEOUL (Reuters) -The U.S. Justice Department is considering suing to block Korean Air’s planned acquisition of Asiana Airlines, Politico reported…
Ecuador’s top court paves the way for early national elections
By Alexandra Valencia QUITO (Reuters) -Ecuador’s Constitutional Court on Thursday paved the way for early legislative and presidential elections, rejecting…
Canada’s antitrust regulator sues Cineplex over alleged misleading ticket prices
(Reuters) -Canada’s competition regulator said on Thursday it was suing Cineplex Inc for advertising movie tickets at a lower price…