Category Archives: Syndicated
Hong Kong marks handover anniversary as national security law takes effect
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong authorities threw a security blanket across the city early on Wednesday, the 23rd anniversary of the former British colony's handover to Chinese rule, hours after new n...
Jun 30, 2020
South Korea’s June factory activity shrinks for sixth month: PMI
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's manufacturing activity extended declines in June as the coronavirus impact on global demand protracted, while uncertainty over the future development and economic recov...
Jun 30, 2020
Japan’s June factory activity extends declines for 14th month: PMI
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's factory activity shrank for a 14th straight month in June on sharp reductions in output and new orders, pointing to a heavy hit to demand from the coronavirus pandemic, a bus...
Jun 30, 2020
Pandemic sinks Japan business mood to lowest since 2009 financial crisis
By Leika Kihara and Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese manufacturers' confidence sank in the second quarter to levels not seen since the 2009 global financial crisis, underscoring the damage...
Jun 30, 2020
Venezuela to boost number of legislators in National Assembly in 2021
(Reuters) - Venezuela will boost the number of seats in its National Assembly by two-thirds to 277 for the 2021-2026 period, the head of the country's electoral authority said, ahead of an election th...
Jun 30, 2020
Mexico registers 5,432 new coronavirus cases, 648 more deaths
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's health ministry reported on Tuesday 5,432 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections and 648 additional fatalities, bringing the total in the country to 226,089 cas...
Jun 30, 2020
South Korea begins supply of Gilead’s remdesivir – KCDC
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea started supplying Gilead's antiviral drug for the treatment of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said. The f...
Jun 30, 2020
Automakers may avoid compliance penalties under new North American trade pact for a year
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Automakers and their suppliers may be able to escape penalties for compliance infractions for up to a year under a new North American trade deal that takes effec...
Jun 30, 2020
Argentina, Angola among best emerging market quarterly performers
By Rodrigo Campos NEW YORK (Reuters) - Debt-laden Argentina posted the best stocks returns of the quarter while Angola's bonds outperformed all others as 2020 continues to defy expectations among emer...
Jun 30, 2020
China reports three new coronavirus cases on June 30 vs 19 a day earlier
(Reuters) - China on Wednesday reported three new coronavirus cases in the mainland for June 30, down from 19 a day earlier, the health authority said. All the new infections were in Beijing, the Nati...
Jun 30, 2020
