Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Malaysia to lift limit on hiring of foreign labour
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia has decided to lift an earlier limit on the hiring of foreign workers meant to protect jobs for locals in most sectors, the Human Resources Ministry said late on Thur...
Aug 13, 2020
Biden campaign raises $48 million in 48 hours after naming Kamala Harris as VP choice
By James Oliphant and Kanishka Singh (Reuters) - The campaign of Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden has raised $48 million in the 48 hours since he named U.S. Senator Kamala Harris the Democr...
Aug 13, 2020
Indonesia president calls to “reboot” economy amid pandemic
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia must use the pandemic to reboot Southeast Asia's biggest economy, including by improving food and energy security, as well as processing more natural resources at home, P...
Aug 13, 2020
Sino-U.S. tensions to hurt China, U.S. and the world: stats bureau
BEIJING (Reuters) - China will be able to maintain steady economic growth this year although the tensions between China and the United States will negatively impact the two countries and the world, Ch...
Aug 13, 2020
Australia awaits findings on cruise ship coronavirus outbreak
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The findings of a public inquiry into how passengers infected with the novel coronavirus were allowed to disembark a cruise ship in Sydney in March, triggering a major outbreak, ...
Aug 13, 2020
Germany’s confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 1,449 to 221,413: RKI
BERLIN (Reuters) - The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 1,449 to 221,413, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Friday. The reported ...
Aug 13, 2020
China launches anti-subsidy probe on polyphenylene ether imports from U.S.
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's commerce ministry said on Friday it has started an anti-subsidy probe into imports from the United States of polyphenylene ether, a polymer prized for its heat resistance a...
Aug 13, 2020
WTA roundup: Serena rallies past Venus in Lexington
Serena Williams overcame a shaky opening set on Thursday to rally past her sister, Venus Williams, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 and reach the quarterfinals at The Top Seed Open in Lexington, Ky. Serena Williams, the...
Aug 13, 2020
China Jan-July property investment rises 3.4% year-on-year, picks up speed from first-half
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's real estate investment rose 3.4% in January-July from a year earlier, official data showed on Friday, quickening from a 1.9% uptick in the first six months. Property sales ...
Aug 13, 2020
China July industrial output rises 4.8% year-on-year; retail sales down 1.1%
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's July industrial output rose 4.8% from a year earlier, data showed on Friday, expanding for the fourth straight month but growth was less than expected as the economy gradua...
Aug 13, 2020
