ISTANBUL/DAMASCUS (Reuters) – After 13 years of civil war, Syria’s opposition militias sensed an opportunity to loosen President Bashar al-Assad’s grip on power when, about six months ago, they communicated to Turkey plans for a major offensive and felt they had received its tacit approval, two sources with knowledge of the planning said. Launched barely …
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By Panarat Thepgumpanat and Chayut Setboonsarng BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand has recorded a 20% drop in low-quality imports, mostly from China since introducing steps to curb cheap Chinese imports that were hurting business in Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy, a government spokesperson said on Monday. Cheap goods from China have upended local manufacturing and businesses, contributing …
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(Reuters) -Money manager Vanguard said on Monday it will establish a new advice and wealth management division led by industry veteran Joanna Rotenberg. Leading asset managers are expanding their wealth management services to meet growing client demand in the backdrop of an increasingly complex and volatile investment landscape. Vanguard’s CEO Salim Ramji and President Greg …
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By Ron Bousso and Yuka Obayashi LONDON (Reuters) -BP and Japanese power generator JERA have agreed to join forces to form one of the world’s largest offshore wind operators, a major step in CEO Murray Auchincloss’ efforts to reduce BP’s focus on renewables. BP’s retreat from offshore wind reflects a similar trend at rivals Shell …
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By Ju-min Park and Joyce Lee SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been banned from leaving the country over a failed attempt at imposing martial law, a justice ministry official said on Monday, amid growing calls for him to step down and a deepening leadership crisis. Yoon has apologised for the botched …
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SEOUL (Reuters) – From trade and diplomacy to markets and budgets, South Korea struggled to contain the fallout from the president’s brief but shocking martial law attempt last week, just as the country navigates an uncertain future with its ally the United States. Life largely went on without disturbance for South Koreans on Monday, but …
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By Anjana Anil (Reuters) – Gold prices hit two-week highs on Monday, climbing more than 1% on renewed buying of the metal by China’s central bank following a six-month hiatus, with bullishness increased by anticipation of a U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week. Spot gold gained 1.1% to $2,662.98 per ounce, as of …
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BENGALURU (Reuters) -Tata group-owned Air India has confirmed an order for 100 Airbus aircraft, the two companies said on Monday, as part of a multi-billion-dollar plan to turn itself into a leading global airline. In October, Airbus announced an order for 75 A320 jets and 10 A350s by an unnamed customer, which sources said was …
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(Reuters) -Packaging firm Novolex will buy rival Pactiv Evergreen in a $6.7 billion deal, as the Apollo Global Management-owned firm looks to bolster its business of food and beverage packaging in a cautious economic environment. Novolex will offer $18 per share to take Pactiv private in an all-cash transaction, including debt, the companies said on …
By Liam Mo and Brenda Goh BEIJING (Reuters) -China said on Monday it has launched an investigation into Nvidia Corp over suspected violations of the country’s anti-monopoly law, in a move widely seen as a retaliatory shot against Washington’s latest curbs on the Chinese chip sector. The statement from the State Administration for Market Regulation …
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