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Asian stocks tick up after Wall Street cracks more records
By Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK (Reuters) - Asian equities were mostly firmer on Wednesday after a strong Wall Street session in which the S&P 500 hit an all-time high, rebounding from huge losses caused by...
Aug 18, 2020
More UK companies see turnover rise, but outlook tough, BCC warns
LONDON (Reuters) - More British companies have reported an increase in turnover as the economy reopens following lockdown, but many remain strapped for cash, a business survey showed on Wednesday. The...
Aug 18, 2020
Some Japan firms rethink traditional office as pandemic boosts working from home: Reuters poll
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) - A third of Japanese firms are reassessing using offices after a sharp drop in their utilisation in August from a year ago, as 65% of firms allowed or encouraged ...
Aug 18, 2020
Saudi approves agreement between govt and Saudi Arabian Chevron regarding Neutral Zone: statement
CAIRO (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's cabinet approved an agreement with Chevron Saudi Arabia (SAC) regarding the Neutral Zone between the kingdom and Kuwait, the state news agency said late on Tuesday. "I...
Aug 18, 2020
China, U.S. will allow air carriers to double flights between nations
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Transportation Department said on Tuesday it will allow four Chinese passenger airlines currently flying to the United States to double flights to eight weekly round-tr...
Aug 18, 2020
Trump says Oracle, a good company, could take over TikTok in the U.S
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Oracle Corp is a good company and could take over popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok in the United States, after he i...
Aug 18, 2020
New Zealand’s Fletcher Building posts $129 million annual loss as coronavirus bites
(Reuters) - New Zealand's Fletcher Building Ltd reported an annual loss on Wednesday, hurt by project delays, higher cost provisions and one-time restructuring expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. T...
Aug 18, 2020
Trump says he postponed trade talks with China
YUMA, Ariz. (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he postponed trade talks with China, adding that he does not want to talk to China right now. Asked at an event in Yuma, Arizona if ...
Aug 18, 2020
PizzaExpress to permanently close 73 UK outlets, impacting 1,100 jobs
(Reuters) - Privately held restaurant group PizzaExpress said on Tuesday it would close 73 restaurants in the UK, impacting 1,100 jobs, as coronavirus lockdowns and higher costs hurt its business. The...
Aug 18, 2020
Brazil Treasury to seek central bank funds transfer, Funchal says
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's Treasury will request approval from the National Monetary Council (CMN) later this month that the central bank transfer some of its currency-related profits, treasury sec...
Aug 18, 2020
