September 9, 2021 SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s central bank said on Thursday raising its policy interest rate should help slow the pace of household debt growth going forward, and reiterated that it will continue to tighten policy as inflationary pressures persist. The Bank of Korea raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to […]
Sydney pubs set for mid-Oct reopening cheer under roadmap to COVID lockdown exit
September 9, 2021 By Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) -Sydney’s cafes, restaurants and pubs are set to reopen in the second half of October after months of strict COVID-19 lockdown, according to an exit roadmap published by New South Wales state officials on Thursday. They said bars and eateries, as well as gyms, across the city […]
Soccer-Mexico battle Panama to 1-1 draw in World Cup qualifiers
September 9, 2021 (Reuters) – Jesus Corona fired home an equalizer in the 76th minute as Mexico battled Panama to a 1-1 draw at the CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers on Wednesday. Panama were the aggressors early and Roland Blackburn broke through when he pounced on a deflected shot and slotted it home in the 28th […]
Japan Airlines looking to raise $2.7 billion – sources
September 9, 2021 TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan Airlines Co Ltd (JAL) is looking to raise 300 billion yen ($2.72 billion) to ride out anticipated funding challenges amid a continued slump in air traffic, two sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday. The funds will be raised through financing that includes subordinated loans, according to the […]
China state media cautions against Metaverse stock risks
September 9, 2021 SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Investment is not a virtual game and investors blindly buying Chinese stocks hoping to profit from the so-called Metaverse will likely end up in tears, China’s official Securities Times warned in a commentary on Thursday. The commentary comes amid a recent surge in stocks such as Shenzhen Zhongqingbao Interaction […]
Menswear designers inspired by hometowns and exotic locales at NY Fashion Week
September 9, 2021 NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York Fashion Week Men’s Day returned to in-person presentations on Wednesday, with nearly a dozen emerging designers showcasing their 2022 collections. Models posed like statues as the audience walked through within touching distance of the designs. At times, there was a central character showcasing the theme behind […]
China’s President Xi sends congratulatory message to North Korea leader Kim -state media
September 9, 2021 BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s President Xi Jinping on Thursday sent a congratulatory message to North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un on the 73rd anniversary of the country’s founding, according to state TV China Central Television. (Reporting by Stella Qiu and Ryan Woo; Editing by Christopher Cushing) Source Link China’s President Xi sends […]
Factbox-Possible candidates to become Japan’s next prime minister
September 9, 2021 TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, his support ratings in tatters ahead of a general election, said last week he would step down https://ift.tt/3l7MsST, meaning the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will choose a new leader on Sept. 29, who will become prime minister. Here are details about some people who […]
Oil eases after rally, decline in U.S. output limits losses
September 9, 2021 By Naveen Thukral SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices ticked lower on Thursday, giving up some of the last session’s gains although a decline in U.S. Gulf of Mexico output following Hurricane Ida provided a floor under the market. Brent was down 18 cents, or 0.25% to $72.42 a barrel at 0107 GMT […]
Asian shares fall on growth and tapering fears, dollar holds firm
September 9, 2021 By Alun John HONG KONG (Reuters) – Asian shares dropped Thursday, while the dollar held firm, in line with a cautious global mood as investors worried about the combination of slowing global growth and the potential tapering of central bank stimulus. The European Central Bank is particularly in focus, with analysts expecting […]
Soccer-Bullet point previews of Premier League matches
September 9, 2021 (Reuters) – Match-by-match facts and statistics ahead of the fourth round of Premier League fixtures from Sept. 11-13 (times GMT): Saturday, Sept. 11 Crystal Palace v Tottenham Hotspur (1130) * Palace will become the first club to start a top-flight campaign with four consecutive London derbies. However, they are winless in their […]
New York sets 2035 zero-emission passenger car goal
September 9, 2021 By Daniel Trotta and David Shepardson (Reuters) – New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Wednesday signed into law a bill that sets a goal for all new passenger cars and light-duty trucks to be zero-emission models by 2035, joining the state of California in attempting to eliminate gasoline-powered vehicles. The law directs […]
China’s factory prices rise at fastest pace since August 2008
September 9, 2021 BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s factory gate inflation hit a 13-year high in August, as commodity prices remained elevated despite Beijing’s attempts to cool them. The producer price index (PPI) rose 9.5% from a year earlier in August, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Thursday, faster than the 9.0% increase tipped in […]
Russia moves Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets to Belarus to patrol borders, Minsk says
September 9, 2021 MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia has sent Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets to western Belarus to form a joint military training centre, fly joint missions and patrol the two countries’ borders, the Belarusian defence ministry said on Wednesday. The announcement comes two days before the start of military drills in Belarus and Russia that […]
New Zealand agrees COVID-19 vaccine deal with Spain
September 9, 2021 By Praveen Menon WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday said her government has reached a deal with Spain to receive more than a quarter of a million additional doses of the Pfizer Inc COVID-19 vaccine. The additional doses will arrive in Auckland on Friday to help the […]
Canada opposition leader, ahead in polls, comes under attack at debate over childcare policy
September 9, 2021 By David Ljunggren OTTAWA (Reuters) – The head of Canada’s main opposition Conservative Party, who has a chance of toppling Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, came under attack from his rival at a campaign debate on Wednesday over a promise to scrap plans for a universal daycare program. Opinion polls show the […]
Japan seeks to extend COVID emergency curbs in Tokyo, other areas
September 9, 2021 TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s government said on Thursday it plans to extend emergency COVID-19 restrictions in Tokyo and other regions in a bid to curb infections and prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed, saying it is still too early to let down its guard. Japan has been struggling with a fifth wave of the […]
Rugby – Proud dad Whitelock braces for long All Blacks tour
September 9, 2021 MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Stalwart lock Sam Whitelock enjoyed a special time with his wife Hannah and newborn daughter Penelope in hospital and is now preparing to spend the next few months away from them as he rejoins the All Blacks on a long tour. Whitelock missed Sunday’s 38-21 win over Australia in […]
Abu Dhabi expected to raise $3 billion via bonds
September 9, 2021 By Yousef Saba DUBAI (Reuters) -Abu Dhabi locked in $3 billion on Wednesday with its second bond sale of the year for which it received more than $9.75 billion in orders for two tranches, a bank document showed. The emirate sold $1.75 billion in 10-year bonds at 63 basis points (bps) over […]
Racial inequities cost U.S. economy trillions, researchers find
September 9, 2021 (Reuters) – Racial and ethnic inequities have cost the U.S. economy some $51 trillion in lost output since 1990, San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly said Wednesday, citing data from a paper she and three co-authors will present at The Brookings Institution. Large and persistent gaps in rates of employment, education, […]
