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Japan logs current account surplus as trade swings back into black
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan logged in September its largest current account surplus in 18 months as the trade balance swung into the black, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said on Thurs...
Nov 08, 2023
US calls for limits on Israeli control of post-war Gaza
By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Palestinians should govern Gaza once Israel ends its war against Hamas, the United States said on Wednesday, pushing back against Prime Minister Benjamin Netany...
Nov 08, 2023
SingTel profit jumps 83% in first half on Indonesia gain
(Reuters) -Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel) reported an 83% rise in half-yearly profit on Thursday, helped by a gain related to regional associate Telkomsel's integration with IndiHome and highe...
Nov 08, 2023
China’s CICC sees opportunity in Brazil, possible office
By Megan Davies and Echo Wang NEW YORK (Reuters) - Securities firm China International Capital Corp sees increased opportunities in Brazil for cross-border deals and may consider opening an office in ...
Nov 08, 2023
UK focuses on child safety at the start of new online regime
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's communications regulator said tech companies must focus on protecting children from abuse, grooming and pro-suicide content, in its first steps as the enforcer of online s...
Nov 08, 2023
Picasso painting sells for $139 million, most valuable art auctioned this year
By Ben Kellerman NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pablo Picasso's 1932 painting "Femme la montre" sold for more than $139 million on Wednesday at a Sotheby's New York auction, making it the most valuable work of ...
Nov 08, 2023
National Australia Bank’s second-half cash profit falls as inflation persists
By Roushni Nair (Reuters) - National Australia Bank on Thursday reported a rise in annual cash profit as it benefited from higher interest rates, but cautioned elevated competition and inflationary pr...
Nov 08, 2023
Argentina’s YPF swings to net loss amid dampened local oil prices
(Reuters) - Argentina's national oil company YPF swung to a loss in the third-quarter, amid lower local oil prices and higher operating costs, the company said in a statement on Wednesday. Net loss in...
Nov 08, 2023
‘Hunger Games’ prequel reveals villainous leader’s origin story
By Danielle Broadway and Rollo Ross LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - It wasn't easy for director Francis Lawrence to transform "Hunger Games" franchise villain Coriolanus Snow into a compelling protagonist for...
Nov 08, 2023
Ignore the polls, Biden team says after Democrats’ election night wins
By Steve Holland and Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A sense of vindication swept through the White House and Biden campaign on Wednesday after Democrats' strong showing in off-year elections,...
Nov 08, 2023
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