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BOJ’s Ueda signals readiness to raise rates if growth, inflation on track
Business
Ueda says financial markets remain unstable Japan’s short-term rates very low, will go up to neutral level BOJ to scrutinise how July ...
Old foes China and Vietnam agree to build ‘shared future’
World
Xi embarked on first Vietnam trip in six years China, Vietnam committed to “shared future” Countries sign 37 deals, including on railways ...
Japanese ex-soldier wins battle for justice in landmark sexual assault case
World
[1/2]Rina Gonoi, a former member of Japan’s Self Defence Forces, who has accused colleagues of sexually assaulting her during her time in ...
Hong Kong ‘patriots only’ election falls flat with record low turnout
World
[1/2]A volunteer campaigns for the New People’s Party during the District Council election in Hong Kong, China, December 10, 2023. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu Acquire ...
Japan PM pledges to ‘restore trust’ as fundraising scandal rocks government
World
Fumio Kishida, Japan’s prime minister, speaks during a news conference at the prime minister’s official residence in Tokyo, Japan, November 2, 2023. ...
Argentine President Milei warns economic shock unavoidable in maiden speech
World
BUENOS AIRES, Dec 10 (Reuters) – Argentina libertarian economist Javier Milei took office on Sunday warning in his maiden speech that he ...
Hong Kong activists arrested in city’s ‘birdcage’ election
World
HONG KONG, Dec 10 (Reuters) – Three Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were arrested on Sunday, just before voting began in a “patriots ...
China’s consumer prices fall fastest in 3 years, factory-gate deflation deepens
Business
[1/4]People walk along Nanjing Pedestrian Road, a main shopping area, ahead of the National Day holiday, in Shanghai, China September 26, 2023. ...
China’s exports grow for first time in 6 months in relief for factories
Business
BEIJING, Dec 7(Reuters) – China’s exports grew for the first time in six months in November, suggesting factories in the world’s second-largest ...
China’s state banks seen swapping and selling dollars for yuan – sources
Business
U.S. Dollar and Chinese Yuan banknotes are seen in this illustration taken January 30, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights SHANGHAI, ...