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U.S. has ‘no intention’ to engage with China on Indo Pacific Economic Framework
By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI (Reuters) - The United States has "no intention" of engaging with China in its forthcoming Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, but is talking to its partners who share the same vi...
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Analysis-Board reshuffle may open scope for less dovish BOJ
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) - An expected reshuffle of the Bank of Japan's board will give Prime Minister Fumio Kishida a chance to replace a reflationist member with a less-dovish policymaker in ...
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Japan’s firms see one-time bonuses, not permanent increases, lifting pay
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) - More than two-thirds of Japanese firms don't plan to raise base salaries at this year's labour talks, a Reuters poll showed, with pay increases more likely to co...
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Rare baby ghost shark discovery delights New Zealand scientists
SYDNEY (Reuters) - While typically heard in an omnipresent children's song, the phrase baby shark has delighted New Zealand scientists after the rare discovery of a juvenile ghost shark during a surve...
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StanChart full-year profit doubles, to begin $750 million share buyback
SINGAPORE/LONDON (Reuters) -Standard Chartered on Thursday reported a doubling in full year pre-tax profit, although below analysts' forecasts, as the emerging markets-focused lender benefited from a ...
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Chinese developer Shimao slips on loan payment delay plans, asset freeze reports
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Shares of cash-strapped Chinese property developer Shimao Group eased on Thursday, after it sought to extend payments of a $947 million trust loan and reports said that a court h...
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UAE, India to sign trade, investment deal on Friday
DUBAI (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates and India will sign a trade and investment agreement on Friday during a virtual summit attended by the countries two leaders, Emirati media reported. UAE de ...
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Asian stocks mainly up, bond yields ease as investors weigh Fed against Ukraine risks
By Kevin Buckland and Selena Li TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian stock markets were mostly higher on Thursday while bond yields extended their decline as investors weighed risks of a Ukraine invasion against s...
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Honduras’ Congress approves $2 billion in borrowing under new leader
TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Congress in Honduras has authorized the government to borrow up to $2 billion in 2022 and 2023 in domestic and foreign debt under a fiscal and financial emergency decree aimed ...
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FAA administrator who oversaw Boeing 737 MAX return resigning
By David Shepardson and Eric M. Johnson WASHINGTON/SEATTLE (Reuters) -The head of the Federal Aviation Administration who oversaw the return of the Boeing 737 MAX after two fatal crashes grounded the ...
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