September 13, 2021 SYDNEY (Reuters) – Argentina coach Mario Ledesma believes the Pumas need to crack down on ill-discipline if they are to have any success in the Rugby Championship after losing heavily in their first three matches. The 39-0 shutout at the hands of the All Blacks on Sunday followed 32-12 and 29-10 losses […]
China has ‘too many’ auto companies now, consolidation needed -minister
September 13, 2021 BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s industry minister said on Monday that currently there are “too many” auto companies in China, and consolidation in the industry is needed. China would encourage companies to consolidate to further increase industry concentration, Xiao Yaqing, minister of China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology told reporters. (Reporting by […]
Lil Nas X wins video of the year prize at MTV Video Music Awards
September 13, 2021 LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Rapper Lil Nas X won the top prize at the MTV Video Music Awards show on Sunday when “Montero” was named video of the year. Lil Nas X beat Doja Cat’s “Kiss Me More,” Ed Sheeran’s “Bad Habits,” The Weeknd’s “Save Your Tears,” Cardi B and Megan Thee […]
Shanghai suspends schools, flights as typhoon approaches China
September 13, 2021 SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Authorities in Shanghai and neighbouring coastal regions cancelled flights, and suspended schools, subways and trains as Typhoon Chanthu approached China after drenching Taiwan though causing little damage there. The storm, with winds of more than 170 kilometres per hour near its eye, had been downgraded from a super typhoon to […]
Australia’s NSW state says coronavirus vaccination pace slows
September 13, 2021 By Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) – The government of the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) said on Monday the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations had slowed as first-dose coverage neared 80% and urged the unvaccinated to get shots soon or risk missing out on freedoms when curbs ease. Premier Gladys Berejiklian […]
Japan’s vaccines minister Kono favoured as next PM in opinion polls
September 13, 2021 TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s minister in charge of vaccines, Taro Kono, has emerged as the favoured candidate in weekend opinion polls on whom should succeed Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga as head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). The winner of the LDP leadership election set for Sept. 29 is all but […]
Reports: Saints CB Marshon Lattimore agrees to $97.6M deal
September 13, 2021 New Orleans Saints star cornerback Marshon Lattimore has agreed to a five-year, $97.6 million extension, according to multiple reports on Sunday night. The three-time Pro Bowl selection’s deal reportedly includes $68.3 million guaranteed. Lattimore is in the final season of his rookie contract and could have become a free agent after the […]
Dollar finds footing as traders await inflation data
September 13, 2021 By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The dollar began a week full of big economic data on a firm footing, with investors wary of the Federal Reserve beginning its exit from super-supportive policy even as cases of the coronavirus surge. The greenback closed out its best week in three weeks on Friday, […]
Oil climbs to one-week high on U.S. supply concerns
September 13, 2021 By Naveen Thukral SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices climbed on Monday to a one-week high in a second straight session of gains as concerns over U.S. supplies following damage from Hurricane Ida supported the market, along with expectations for higher demand. Brent crude rose 48 cents, or 0.7% to $73.40 a barrel, […]
ViacomCBS to restructure Paramount Pictures – WSJ
September 13, 2021 (Reuters) – ViacomCBS Inc is revamping the operations of its Paramount Pictures movie and television production unit under a broader management shake-up, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter. The realignment will see Paramount Television expected to focus primarily on making content for its sister cable […]
Japan’s wholesale inflation hovers near 13-yr high as material costs rise
September 13, 2021 By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s wholesale inflation hovered near a 13-year high in August as raw material imports continued to rise on solid global demand, data showed on Monday, putting pressure on companies to pass on higher costs to households. Many analysts, however, expect companies to keep any price hike […]
Olivia Rodrigo, BTS win early awards in VMA show packed with surprises
September 13, 2021 (Reuters) – Newcomer Olivia Rodrigo and K-pop band BTS were among the early winners at MTV’s annual Video Music Awards (VMAs) on Sunday, one of the first big award shows to be packed with fans since New York’s emergence from the worst of the coronavirus pandemic. Madonna opened the ceremony, which also […]
Nicaraguan political activist shot in Costa Rica, in critical condition
September 13, 2021 SAN JOSE (Reuters) – A Nicaraguan political activist who opposes the government of President Daniel Ortega is in critical condition in a Costa Rica hospital after being shot, police and activists said on Sunday. Joao Maldonado, a well-known leader of demonstrations in 2018 in southwestern Nicaragua’s Jinotepe municipality, was shot twice in […]
Malaysia PM to sign cooperation pact with opposition to shore up support
September 13, 2021 KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s coalition and the main opposition bloc will sign a cooperation pact on Monday to ensure political stability during the COVID-19 pandemic, in a move that could also help the premier with any confidence vote. Ismail Sabri took office last month with a […]
Yankees RHP Clarke Schmidt to make season debut against Mets
September 13, 2021 The New York Yankees called up right-hander Clarke Schmidt, one of their top prospects, and he will start Sunday night’s finale of the Subway Series against the host Mets. He most recently played for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, but he made the rounds through the Yankees’ minor league system as part of the rehab […]
Tennis-Djokovic feels ‘relief’ after bid for calendar Grand Slam falls short
September 13, 2021 NEW YORK (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic’s loss in the U.S. Open final on Sunday denied him a calendar-year Grand Slam but the Serbian world number one said he was just happy his chase for perfection was finally over. Djokovic was left in tears after his taxing bid — both physically and emotionally […]
Australian regulator denies approval for Qantas-Japan Airlines deal
September 13, 2021 (Reuters) – Australia’s competition regulator on Monday denied authorisation for Qantas Airways and Japan Airlines (JAL) to coordinate flights between the two countries, citing competition concerns as international travel is set to resume. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Chairman Rod Sims said the regulator was not satisfied that the public benefits […]
Asia makes watchful start, Nikkei nears 30-year high
September 13, 2021 By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares made a guarded start on Monday to a week packed with important U.S. and Chinese economic data and the launch of Apple’s latest iPhones, while the Nikkei was tantalisingly near heights last visited in 1990. Japanese shares have been on a tear as hopes […]
UK employers, stung by new levies, call for overhaul of tax system
September 13, 2021 By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) – British businesses demanded that finance minister Rishi Sunak stop raising their taxes and instead offer more help to meet the challenges of Brexit, COVID-19 and climate change when he makes major budget statements next month. The Confederation of British Industry urged Sunak to “flip business taxation […]
Southeast Asia-focused Jungle Ventures announces $225M first close for its fourth fund
(From left to right) Jungle Ventures’ founding partner Amit Anand, managing partner David Gowdey and founding partner Anurag Srivastava Southeast Asia’s funding boom is set to continue, with Jungle Ventures announcing today the $225 million first close of its fourth fund. Fund IV started raising in mid-May and is targeting a total of $350 million. […]
