By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU -Nepal is tightening imports of cars, gold and cosmetics as its foreign exchange reserves have fallen, a central bank official said on Monday, after the government …
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By Paresh Dave OAKLAND, Calif. – Alphabet Inc’s Google on Monday sued an alleged puppy scammer who used its services to sell fake pets, the first of what the company …
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Analysis-Politics, not substance, seen guiding U.S. and Iran on terror listing
by Reutersby ReutersBy Arshad Mohammed and Parisa Hafezi (Reuters) – One of the last obstacles to reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal – Tehran’s demand to remove its Revolutionary Guards from a …
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N.Korea celebrates 10 years of Kim Jong Un as top party leader
by Reutersby ReutersBy Josh Smith SEOUL – North Korea praised Kim Jong Un’s leadership in developing nuclear weapons, touted his political achievements, and unveiled new portraits and exhibitions to celebrate his 10 …
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U.S. money market funds say SEC draft rule would kill some products
by Reutersby ReutersWASHINGTON – U.S. asset managers are pushing back on draft rules aimed at fixing systemic risks in the $5 trillion money market funds industry, arguing that one of the proposed …
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Stung by redistricting rulings, Republicans target state court elections
by Reutersby ReutersBy Joseph Ax and Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) – Republicans are vowing to spend record amounts in key state supreme court races this fall, seeking to take advantage of a favorable …
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Russian ex-journalist on trial for treason: ‘I will fight until the end’
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) – Russian former reporter Ivan Safronov said ahead of the resumption of his treason trial on Monday that he plans to vigorously fight the charges against him and does …
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China March new bank loans jump, broad credit growth accelerates
by Reutersby ReutersBy Judy Hua and Kevin Yao BEIJING -New bank lending in China rose more than expected in March, while broad credit growth accelerated from the previous month as the central …
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(Reuters) – The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia had the resources to pay its debt so there was no objective reason for a default. “There can only be a …
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Hong Kong police arrest veteran journalist for alleged sedition
by Reutersby ReutersBy Jessie Pang HONG KONG – Hong Kong’s national security police arrested a veteran journalist and former contributing writer with the now-shuttered liberal media outlet Stand News, on Monday for …
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Japanese investors remain big sellers of overseas bonds in March
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) – Japanese investors were big sellers of overseas debt in March, as prices of overseas bonds declined on concerns over inflation and aggressive tightening measures by major central banks. …
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Drugmakers pledge speedier European market launches to avert stricter regulation
by Reutersby ReutersFRANKFURT – Drugmakers on Monday pledged to speed up the market launch of new drugs in underserved EU member states in a bid to avert stricter regulation by Brussels. European …
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Poland fashion chain LPP to expand in EU after pulling out of Ukraine, Russia
by Reutersby ReutersGdansk -Poland’s biggest fashion retailer, LPP, said on Monday it would strengthen its presence in the European Union, shifting focus after suspending its business in Ukraine and closing stores in …
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NEW DELHI – Apple Inc has started making the iPhone 13 in India, the company said on Monday, as the U.S tech giant tries to reduce reliance on its Chinese …
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Chinese oil giant CNOOC to raise $4.4 billion in Shanghai listing
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) -Chinese oil giant CNOOC Ltd said on Monday it will raise 28.08 billion yuan ($4.41 billion) in a share listing in Shanghai, after setting the price for what will …
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China auto sales slump in March on COVID curbs, Tesla production sluggish
by Reutersby ReutersSHANGHAI – China auto sales plunged in March as the country’s curbs to rein in COVID-19 outbreaks took their toll, while Tesla Inc was among automakers feeling the pain of …
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A look at the day ahead in markets from Saikat Chatterjee. Relief that the far right did not win the first round of French presidential elections lasted only a few …
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(Reuters) – Uno sguardo alla giornata sui mercati a cura di Saikat Chatterjee. E’ durata giusto un paio d’ore la sensazione di sollievo dopo il primo turno delle presidenziali francesi, …
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Two central banks in countries at opposite ends of the Pacific Ocean meet on Wednesday and could deliver the first half-point interest rate rises in any developed nation of this …
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By Leika Kihara TOKYO -The Bank of Japan on Monday cut its assessment for most regional economies in the country and its governor warned of “very high uncertainty” over the …
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By Emma-Victoria Farr LONDON – Goldman Sachs has acquired Netherlands-based asset manager NN Investment Partners for 1.7 billion euros ($1.9 billion) to expand its asset management footprint in Europe and …
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India’s Amul dairy says bracing for sales disruption due to straws ban
by Reutersby ReutersBy Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI – India’s $8 billion Amul dairy group said on Monday it is bracing for disruptions and higher input costs for some products from July when …
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By David Milliken LONDON -Britain’s economy slowed more sharply than expected in February, reflecting a hit to car production from component shortages, storm disruption and reduced health spending as households …
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China vehicle sales fall 11.7% in March after 2 months of increase
by Reutersby ReutersSHANGHAI/BEIJING – Auto sales in China fell 11.7% in March versus an 18.7% rise in February, industry data showed on Monday, as the country’s zero COVID-19 policies kept people from …
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HELSINKI – Finnish tyre maker Nokian Tyres said on Monday new sanctions imposed by the European Union (EU) on Russia will have a significant impact on its production. The sanctions, …