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IMF starts discussions in Ukraine for next tranche disbursement
KYIV (Reuters) - The mission of the International Monetary Fund is starting its work in Ukraine for the second review of the Fund-supported programme, the global lender said on Wednesday. Ukraine hope...
Syndicated Content Feb 23, 2022
As sanctions start, Russia’s trade flow shifting towards China
By David Lawder and Jason Lange WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is poised to unleash a wider array of sanctions against Russia if Moscow escalates the conflict in Ukraine, denying key Russian...
Syndicated Content Feb 23, 2022
China’s child-rearing costs far outstrip U.S., Japan -research
By David Stanway SHANGHAI (Reuters) - The cost of raising a child in China stands at nearly seven times its per capita GDP, far more than the United States and Japan, highlighting the challenges facin...
Syndicated Content Feb 22, 2022
Energy sector methane emissions 70% higher than official figures -IEA
By Noah Browning LONDON (Reuters) - Emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane coming from the global energy sector are 70% higher than officially reported, the International Energy Agency (IEA) s...
Syndicated Content Feb 22, 2022
Singapore core inflation rises at fastest pace in nearly a decade
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's key consumer price gauge rose in January by its fastest pace in nearly a decade, largely in line with economist forecasts, driven by higher inflation for food, electr...
Syndicated Content Feb 22, 2022
Wells Fargo says federal agencies reviewing 401(k) plan
(Reuters) - Wells Fargo & Co said on Tuesday U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Labor, are reviewing certain transactions in the bank's 401(k) plan. The fourth-largest U.S. bank sai...
Syndicated Content Feb 22, 2022
Hong Kong budget proposals offer COVID relief with tax breaks, handouts
By Twinnie Siu and Donny Kwok HONG KONG (Reuters) -Hong Kong will offer tax breaks, handouts and subsidies to small businesses and residents, to mitigate the impact of a new wave of social restriction...
Syndicated Content Feb 22, 2022
Hybrid work trend drives PC maker Lenovo’s Q3 profit to record
By Brenda Goh SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Third-quarter profit jumped 62% to an all-time high of $640 million at China's Lenovo Group, the world's biggest maker of personal computers said on Wednesday, as the...
Syndicated Content Feb 22, 2022
Hong Kong budget for fiscal 2022/23
HONG KONG (Reuters) - The following are highlights of Hong Kong's budget for the 2022/23 fiscal year starting in April. The budget was presented by Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Wednesday. KEY FIGU...
Syndicated Content Feb 22, 2022
Hong Kong economy expected to grow 2.0%-3.5% in 2022- finance sec
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong's economy is expected to grow 2.0% to 3.5% this year after expanding 6.4% in 2021, as social restrictions to tackle a growing COVID-19 outbreak are expected to curb act...
Syndicated Content Feb 22, 2022
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