Category Archives: Syndicated
Philippines promises ‘thorough’ probe of Wirecard, looking at three local payment firms
By Neil Jerome Morales MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines' anti-money laundering agency on Monday said it would conduct a "swift and thorough" investigation into scandal-hit German payments firm Wirec...
Jun 29, 2020
Japan government spokesman says it is crucial to maintain current G7 framework
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government spokesman Yoshihide Suga said on Monday that it is crucial to maintain the current G7 framework. At a regular media briefing, Suga did not confirm the content of a...
Jun 29, 2020
UK bumps up mammoth bond sales drive to 275 billion pounds
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain plans to sell a record 275 billion pounds ($340 billion) of government debt between April and August to pay for its huge spending response to the coronavirus pandemic, more ...
Jun 29, 2020
Britons are fatter than most in the rest of Europe, says PM Johnson
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday Britons were significantly fatter than people in most of the rest of Europe, admitting he had lost weight after contracting the n...
Jun 29, 2020
Tokyo confirms 58 new cases of coronavirus infection: TV Asahi
TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo on Monday recorded 58 new cases of coronavirus infection, marking the fourth straight day that infections had exceeded 50, broadcaster TV Asahi reported. The Japanese capital h...
Jun 29, 2020
Russia reports lowest number of coronavirus infections since April 29
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia on Monday reported 6,719 new cases of the novel coronavirus, the lowest one-day reported increase since April 29, pushing its nationwide tally to 641,156. The national corona...
Jun 29, 2020
European shares inch higher, Wirecard surges
(Reuters) - European shares edged higher on Monday as investors clung to hopes of a quicker economic recovery in the continent even as coronavirus cases surged globally. The pan-European STOXX 600 ind...
Jun 29, 2020
China says will put visa restrictions on U.S individuals over Hong Kong
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's foreign ministry said on Monday it will impose visa restrictions on U.S. individuals with egregious conduct related to Hong Kong, after Washington announced visa restrictio...
Jun 29, 2020
Coronavirus has been ‘a disaster’ for the UK, PM Johnson says
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the coronavirus crisis had been a disaster for the United Kingdom and while the government would look at what went wrong it was not the right time ...
Jun 29, 2020
UK’s Johnson says he will double down on spending plans
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he planned to double down on his plans to increase public investment and a return to austerity would be a mistake as the country tries to r...
Jun 29, 2020
