Category Archives: Syndicated
Libyan government says it has entered Haftar stronghold Tarhouna
TUNIS (Reuters) - Forces loyal to Libya's internationally recognised government said on Friday they had entered Tarhouna, the last major stronghold of eastern commander Khalifa Haftar near Tripoli, ca...
Jun 05, 2020
Once targeted by officials, street vendors make unexpected comeback in China
By Lusha Zhang and Ryan Woo BEIJING (Reuters) - Three weeks ago, Beijing authorities swooped in on Shan Peng and her makeshift street stall, seizing her merchandise - yogurt and casual pants - and eve...
Jun 05, 2020
Thailand to tout ‘trusted’ tourism in coronavirus era
By Chayut Setboonsarng BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand is positioning itself as a trusted destination for international tourists after travel restrictions ease, capitalising on its relative success in co...
Jun 05, 2020
‘No one can self-isolate from climate change’; UK, French central banks urge action
LONDON (Reuters) - Governments must rebuild their economies after the coronavirus crisis to withstand the next shock heading their way - climate change, the central bank governors of Britain and Franc...
Jun 05, 2020
EU sets up financial crime unit as pandemic poses new risks
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union on Friday set up a unit of investigators to tackle an expected surge in finanial crime in the economic downturn triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and crack dow...
Jun 05, 2020
Tennis: German Becker does not rule out a return to coaching
MUMBAI (Reuters) - German tennis great Boris Becker, who previously worked with reigning world number one Novak Djokovic, has not ruled out a return to coaching, the six-times Grand Slam champion said...
Jun 05, 2020
Jaguar Land Rover raises $705 million loan from Chinese banks
By Yilei Sun and Brenda Goh SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), owned by India's Tata Motors , has entered into agreements with lenders in China for a secured term loan facility of 5 billion...
Jun 05, 2020
Dutch PM says his attitude to ‘Black Pete’ winter tradition has undergone ‘great changes’
By Toby Sterling AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said his attitude towards "Black Pete", a figure from the country's winter holiday celebrations that has been criticized as a rac...
Jun 05, 2020
Toyota to launch hydrogen fuel cell venture with Chinese auto firms
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp said on Friday it would launch a new China joint venture with Chinese auto companies to develop fuel cell systems. Toyota said it will launch ...
Jun 05, 2020
Corporate bonds see record inflows on central bank support: BofA
LONDON (Reuters) - Investors pumped a record $32.5 billion into corporate bond funds last week, BofA said on Friday, encouraged by the U.S. Federal Reserve's bond buying programme and on rising optimi...
Jun 05, 2020
