September 14, 2021 BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese state media on Tuesday said it was “imperative and urgent” to regulate advertisements for cosmetic surgery, procedures and treatments, saying that some made excessive or false claims. “From posters at bus stops and in subway, to introductions on social websites and content platforms, from advertisements planted in films […]
Starlink To Eliminate Ground Stations, To Offer Bandwidths To Transfer Data Close To Speed Of Light
Starlink is being touted to bring a revolution in the internet industry. The company claims that it will provide high-speed internet service. It is a satellite-based internet service. It will provide internet connectivity across the Earth. Starlink is backed by tech billionaire Elon Musk. The satellite internet constellation is operated by private aerospace company SpaceX. […]
Chinese envoy to U.S. urges stable commercial ties despite trade conflicts
September 14, 2021 WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China’s new ambassador to the United States called on Monday for stable and constructive commercial ties between the world’s two biggest economies, even as they struggle to resolve political and trade differences, a trade group said. The envoy, Qin Gang, made the comments in an online meeting with the […]
S.Korea’s lack of anti-discrimination laws takes toll on LGBT youth, activists say
September 14, 2021 By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s failure to pass national laws banning discrimination is taking a toll on citizens, particularly LGBT youth, a new report said on Tuesday, as activists see pending legislation as the best chance yet to extend protections. U.S.-based Human Rights Watch said its research showed the […]
Asia shares mixed, dollar steady ahead of U.S. inflation
September 14, 2021 By Scott Murdoch HONG KONG (Reuters) – Asia’s share markets were mixed and the dollar held steady on Tuesday, with investors awaiting U.S inflation data for more clues on when the Federal Reserve will taper stimulus. China’s tightening grip on its technology companies and a widening liquidity crisis for the country’s most […]
Australia’s RBA optimistic on economy, but rates to stay low until 2024
September 14, 2021 SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s top central banker said on Tuesday coronavirus lockdowns would cause a sharp contraction in the economy this quarter but was confident activity would rebound quickly once restrictions were eased in the December quarter. In a speech, Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Philip Lowe also reiterated that interest […]
S.Korean antitrust agency fines Google $177 million for abusing market dominance
September 14, 2021 SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea’s antitrust regulator on Tuesday fined Alphabet Inc’s Google 207 billion won ($176.64 million), saying the U.S. technology giant abused its dominant market position to restrict competition in the mobile operating system (OS) market. The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) investigated Google for allegedly preventing local smartphone makers from […]
Nuclear envoys from Japan, U.S., and S.Korea met after N.Korea missile test
September 14, 2021 TOKYO (Reuters) – Top nuclear envoys from Japan, the United States and South Korea held talks in Tokyo on Tuesday to discuss how to rein in North Korea’s missile and nuclear programmes, a day after Pyongyang said it conducted a new long-range missile test https://ift.tt/3hssFw4. North Korea’s state media announced on Monday […]
Oil extends gains on worries of U.S. supply disruptions from another storm
September 14, 2021 By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) – Oil prices extended gains on Tuesday, hovering near a six-week high, on signs another storm could affect output in Texas this week even as the U.S. industry struggles to return production after Hurricane Ida wreaked havoc on the Gulf Coast. Brent crude rose 15 cents, or […]
Australian home prices jump record 6.7% in Q2
September 14, 2021 SYDNEY (Reuters) – Prices for Australian residential properties in the major cities climbed a record 6.7% in the June quarter versus the previous quarter amid super-low borrowing costs and strong demand for work-at-home property. Data out on Tuesday from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed gains across the country, led by an […]
Stop funding coal overseas, NGO group tells top investor Bank of China
September 14, 2021 By David Stanway SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Bank of China (BoC), a top global investor in coal power plants, must end the financing of such projects outside China and support clean and renewable energy instead, an alliance of 35 non-governmental organisations said on Tuesday. The comments, made in an open letter to state-controlled […]
Australia’s Victoria reports easing in COVID-19 cases
September 14, 2021 SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s Victoria state on Tuesday reported an easing in new COVID-19 infections as it looks to accelerate the vaccination rollout in Melbourne’s hardest-hit suburbs, the state capital. A total of 445 new locally acquired cases were detected, down from the year’s high of 473 hit a day earlier. Two […]
China reports 92 new COVID-19 cases for Sept 13 vs 49 day ago
September 14, 2021 BEIJING (Reuters) – China reported on Tuesday 92 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the mainland for Sept. 13, compared with 49 a day earlier, according to the National Health Commission. Of the new infections, 59 were locally transmitted, all of which were in Fujian, the health authority said. That compares with 22 […]
China Evergrande warns of further property sales drop, liquidity crunch
September 14, 2021 (Reuters) -Cash-strapped developer China Evergrande Group said on Tuesday a significant drop in its property sales would continue this month due to concerns over its debt, which is likely to further deteriorate its liquidity and cash flow. The group is engaged in discussions with potential investors to sell some of its assets, […]
Takeda eyes vaccine business growth as dengue, COVID-19 shots progress – CEO
September 14, 2021 By Rocky Swift TOKYO (Reuters) – Takeda Pharmaceutical Co, which distributes Moderna Inc’s COVID-19 shots in Japan, expects vaccines to become a bigger part of its portfolio as shots for dengue fever and COVID-19 near regulatory approval, its chief executive said. Takeda, Japan’s biggest drugmaker and among the top 10 globally after […]
Making queer stories universal: ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’ premieres in London
September 14, 2021 By Mindy Burrows LONDON (Reuters) – Stars and cast members walked the pink carpet in London on Monday for the premiere of the film adaptation of the musical “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie.” The musical is based on the true story of Jamie Campbell, a 16-year-old boy from the small British […]
Japan LDP’s Ishiba may back Kono in party leadership race – report
September 14, 2021 TOKYO (Reuters) – Shigeru Ishiba, a top politician in Japan’s ruling party, has firmed up his intention not to stand in the race to replace the prime minister and is considering supporting Taro Kono, a Japanese daily reported on Tuesday. The move could increase Kono’s chances of taking over from prime minister […]
Singapore bank DBS charts ambitious plans for digital exchange
September 14, 2021 By Anshuman Daga SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore’s DBS Group expects to double the number of members on its new platform for cryptocurrency trading to 1,000 by end-December and grow this by 20-30% annually for the next three years as digital tokens gain acceptability. In an interview, DBS’s senior executives said DBS Digital Exchange, […]
Chalamet, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X wow at youth-driven Met Gala
September 14, 2021 By Benjamin Kellerman NEW YORK (Reuters) – Actor Timothee Chalamet, singer Billie Eilish and rapper Lil Nas X kicked off a sparkling, youth-inspired Met Gala red carpet on Monday celebrating the best of American fashion. “Dune” star Chalamet, one of the four Gen Z co-chairs of the so-called Oscars of the East […]
Blinken defends Afghan withdrawal at testy U.S. congressional hearing
September 13, 2021 By Patricia Zengerle and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Secretary of State Antony Blinken beat back criticism of the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan on Monday at a contentious congressional hearing where at least two Republicans called on him to resign. In five hours of often testy exchanges with lawmakers, Blinken defended […]
