Analysis-As Inflation Bites, Japan's PM Finds Unlikely Ally In Labour Unions
As Japan faces its first major battle with inflation in decades, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is extending a rare olive branch to labour unions, who he sees as crucial to his wider push to boost household wealth.
Great Barrier Reef Sees Fragile Coral Comeback
Great Barrier Reef sees fragile coral comeback
Russia's Ambassador To Japan Pays Respects At Hiroshima - Media
Russia's ambassador to Japan paid his respects at a memorial in Hiroshima on Thursday saying he wanted to highlight Russia's efforts to reduce nuclear arms and criticising a decision not to invite him to a commemoration on Saturday, media reported.
Foreigners Turn Sellers Of Chinese Shares In July On COVID Worries
Overseas investors turned net sellers of Chinese stocks in July, as mainland stock prices tumbled on concerns that COVID-19 flare-ups and ensuing lockdowns would further disrupt economic activity.
A Stone's Throw From Taiwan, Beachgoers Aren't Worried About War
A stone's throw from Taiwan, beachgoers aren't worried about war
Satellite Maker SES's Shares Slump On Merger Speculation
Satellite company SES's Paris-listed shares slumped as much as 10% on Thursday after the Financial Times reported it was in talks with U.S. rival Intelsat about a possible merger.
Satellites Maker SES Beats Profit Estimates, Sees Upside To Market Consolidation
Satellite company SES's CEO reiterated on Thursday he saw industry consolidation as a good thing for the highly competitive market, but would not comment on merger rumours after the group posted stronger-than-expected half-year earnings.
Taliban Says Was Not Aware Al Qaeda Leader In Kabul, Warns U.S.
The Taliban on Thursday said the government had no information about al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri "entering and living" in capital city Kabul and warned the United States to never repeat an attack on Afghan soil.
Taliban Say Investigating U.S. Claim Of Killing Al Qaeda Leader
The Taliban are investigating a U.S. "claim" that al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in a U.S.
Lufthansa Sees Return To Full-year Profit As Travel Picks Up
Germany's Lufthansa said on Thursday it expected demand for short-haul flights in Europe to drive growth at its passenger airlines this year, forecasting a return to group operating profit for the full year, pushing its shares higher.
China's Taiwan War Games Threaten More Global Supply Chain Disruption
China's Taiwan war games threaten more global supply chain disruption
Hit By Rising Costs And Supply Snarls, Toyota Profit Tumbles 42%
Toyota Motor Corp's profit slumped a worse-than-expected 42% in its first quarter as the Japanese automaker was squeezed between supply constraints and rising costs.
N.Korea Says Will 'Never Tolerate' U.S. Accusation Of Its Nuclear Programme
North Korea warned it will "never tolerate" the United States' criticism of the isolated country's nuclear programme, calling Washington the "kingpin of nuclear proliferation" and saying it would not allow any encroachment of its sovereign rights.
In South Korea, Pelosi Set To Visit Heavily Fortified DMZ
In South Korea, Pelosi set to visit heavily fortified DMZ
Japan Must Prepare For Eventual End To BOJ's Yield Cap, Says MOF Executive
Japan must prepare for the time the central bank abandons its 0% cap on long-term interest rates and when private investors become the dominant player in the government bond market, said a finance ministry executive overseeing debt issuance.
New COVID Case Numbers In New Zealand Trending Lower, Signs Wave Peaked
New Zealand's health ministry sees strong signs that the country's latest COVID-19 wave has peaked, as new cases continue to trend lower.
Two Years After Beirut Mega-blast, Lebanon Hits New Lows
Two years after Beirut mega-blast, Lebanon hits new lows
Indian Rupee Set To Trade Near Historic Low In Coming Three Months - Reuters Poll
India's rupee will trade near its historic low in the coming three months, despite a recent recovery, based on a widening trade deficit and global flows into safe-haven U.S.
Furious China Fires Missiles Near Taiwan In Drills After Pelosi Visit
China deployed scores of planes and fired live missiles near Taiwan on Thursday in its biggest drills in the Taiwan Strait, a day after U.S.
China Fires Missiles Near Taiwan In Drills After Pelosi Visit
China fired multiple missiles near Taiwan on Thursday in its biggest ever military drills in the Taiwan Strait, a day after U.S.
China Fires Missiles Into Waters Off Taiwan In Largest Ever Drills
China fired multiple missiles around Taiwan on Thursday, launching unprecedented military drills a day after a visit by U.S.
Haaland's Debut Headlines Opening Weekend Of Premier League Season
Haaland's debut headlines opening weekend of Premier League season
Oil Drops With Dollar On Recession Fears; Wall Street Wobbles
Crude oil sank with Treasury yields and the dollar on Thursday as recession worries intensified following the Bank of England's warning of a drawn-out downturn, which sent sterling tumbling versus the euro.
Wall Street Slides With Bond Yields As Recession Worries Flare
Wall Street stocks slipped on Thursday while Treasury yields eased with oil as recession worries intensified among investors following the Bank of England's warning of a drawn-out downturn, which nudged sterling to a one-week low.
Sterling Falls As BoE Expects Recession, U.S. Futures Up
Sterling fell on Thursday after the Bank of England followed its counterparts in the United States and euro zone with a hefty hike in interest rates to quell inflation, saying Britain faces a lengthy recession.
Stocks Steady As Markets Bet On Hefty Bank Of England Hike
Strong earnings at Credit Agricole and Lufthansa lifted stocks on Thursday as tension over Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan eased and markets bet the Bank of England will hike interest rates by the largest amount since 1995 to quell inflation.
Asian Stocks Shuffle Higher As Pelosi Presses On
Asian stocks rose in a choppy session on Thursday as a bit of nervous tension over Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan dissipated and as investors took cues from robust U.S.
Asian Stocks Rise On Upbeat Data, Fed Hawks Lift Dollar
Asian stocks rose on Thursday, taking cues from a strong rally on Wall Street after robust economic data and upbeat corporate guidance boosted investor appetite.
Cuba More Than Quadruples Dollar/peso Exchange Rate
Cuba announced it will begin purchasing on Thursday dollars and other convertible currencies at nearly five times the current rate in an effort to undercut the informal money market and capture the funds.
400-year-old Ecuadoran Beer Resurrected From Yeast
400-year-old Ecuadoran beer resurrected from yeast
