Author Archives: Syndicated Content
In China, fears of financial Iron Curtain as U.S. tensions rise
By Samuel Shen, Winni Zhou and Kevin Yao SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) - A sharp escalation in tensions with the United States has stoked fears in China of a deepening financial war that could result in ...
Aug 13, 2020
Pandemic behaviour: Why some people don’t play by the rules
By Kate Kelland and Megan Revell LONDON (Reuters) - Lockdowns and social distancing measures introduced around the world to try and curb the COVID-19 pandemic are reshaping lives, legislating activiti...
Aug 13, 2020
Scotch Whisky group disappointed with U.S. decision to retain tariffs
LONDON (Reuters) - The Scotch Whisky Association has said a decision by the United States to maintain a 25% tariff on its goods was deeply disappointing and it urged London to do more to protect the i...
Aug 13, 2020
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
(Reuters) - Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: New Zealand tracking community cases New Zealand was scrambling to trace the source of its first coronavirus outbreak in more ...
Aug 13, 2020
France aims to help SMEs with $3.5 billion aid: Sud Ouest
PARIS (Reuters) - The French government's economic recovery plan, which will be unveiled later this month, will entail 3 billion euros ($3.5 billion) in aid for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SM...
Aug 13, 2020
Ukraine sees record daily high 1,592 new coronavirus cases: security council
KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine recorded a record daily jump of 1,592 coronavirus cases on Wednesday, the national council of security and defence said on Thursday. The number of infections has increased sha...
Aug 13, 2020
China plans to expand railway network to 200,000 km before 2035
BEIJING (Reuters) - China plans to expand its railway network, the second largest in the world, by one-third in the next decade and a half, as part of a long-term plan to rev up urbanisation and stimu...
Aug 13, 2020
MLB roundup: Marlins outslug Blue Jays in 10 innings
Magneuris Sierra blooped a two-run single in the 10th inning and the Miami Marlins defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 14-11 Wednesday night after blowing an 8-0 lead at Buffalo. With Eddy Alvarez placed a...
Aug 13, 2020
French wine exports body ‘regrets’ U.S. move to maintain European tariffs
PARIS (Reuters) - The 'FEVS' French wine and spirits exports federation said on Thursday it regretted a decision by the United States government to maintain 25% tariffs on European goods. "We regret t...
Aug 13, 2020
European battery makers power up for a green recovery
By Kate Abnett, Matthew Green and Norihiko Shirouzu August 13 (Reuters) - European battery makers are gearing up to take advantage of massive "green" stimulus packages unveiled since the coronavirus p...
Aug 13, 2020
