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Microsoft to invest $10 billion in Japan for AI and cyber defence expansion
TOKYO, April 3 (Reuters) - Microsoft on Friday said it will invest 1.6 trillion yen ($10 billion) in Japan between 2026 and 2029 to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure and strengthen cyberse...
Apr 02, 2026
Japan turns up FX heat as volatility rises, signals readiness to act
By Makiko Yamazaki and Rocky Swift TOKYO, April 3 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Friday put currency traders on notice, saying the government stands ready to act against spe...
Apr 02, 2026
China services activity growth cools in March, private PMI shows
By Liangping Gao and Ryan Woo BEIJING, April 3 (Reuters) - Growth in China's services activity slowed in March from February's 33-month high, as softer demand and a decline in overseas orders weighed ...
Apr 02, 2026
Japan's services growth slows as Middle East war dents confidence, PMI shows
TOKYO, April 3 (Reuters) - Japan's services sector grew at its weakest pace in three months in March, a private survey showed on Friday, as rising uncertainty over the Middle East war crushed business...
Apr 02, 2026
Analysis-Under global spotlight, Australia plays hardball on social media ban
By Byron Kaye SYDNEY, April 3 (Reuters) - Since Australia banned children from using social media in December, lawmakers from Spain to Malaysia have expressed interest in following suit, while U.S. co...
Apr 02, 2026
A year after 'Liberation Day,' Trump sets new drug tariffs, adjusts metals duties
By David Lawder and Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump ordered 100% tariffs on certain branded pharmaceutical imports and overhauled steel, aluminum and coppe...
Apr 02, 2026
Exclusive-Oil giants show early interest in US Gulf deepwater field stake, sources say
By David French, Shariq Khan and Andres Gonzalez LONDON/NEW YORK, April 2 (Reuters) - European energy majors TotalEnergies and Shell are among companies eyeing a majority stake in one of the U.S. Gulf...
Apr 02, 2026
Starbucks closes China deal with Boyu, plans to expand stores
By Waylon Cunningham April 2 (Reuters) - Starbucks has closed its deal with Boyu Capital to sell control of its China operations, the Seattle-based coffee company announced Thursday. The deal, whose o...
Apr 02, 2026
Trading Day: Oil Strait back up again
By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, April 2 (Reuters) - World markets reeled on Thursday, with stocks mostly lower and U.S. oil soaring 11% after President Donald Trump indicated there will be no let-...
Apr 02, 2026
Energy-price surge will work through economy slowly, Fed's Williams tells Fox Business
By Michael S. Derby April 2 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said monetary policy is "well positioned," as he expects surging energy prices will take some time to a...
Apr 02, 2026
