US sanctions ally of Israeli minister, entities backing ‘extremist’ settlers
By Simon Lewis WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on an ally of Israel’s far-right national security minister and two entities that raised money for Israeli men accused of…
German finance minister rejects industrial power price plan -Handelsblatt
BERLIN (Reuters) – German Finance Minister Christian Lindner on Tuesday rejected a plan by Economy Minister Robert Habeck to introduce an industrial electricity price. Such a move would be “economically unwise” and…
Japan Economy Minister Goto urges US banks, regulators to tackle liquidity risks
By Tetsushi Kajimoto and Yoshifumi Takemoto TOKYO (Reuters) -Banking sector problems in the United States and Europe were caused by liquidity and interest rates risks, but won’t impact on Japan’s economy and…
South Korea finance minister: South Korea, Japan, China cooperation more important as world economy at inflection point
INCHEON, South Korea (Reuters) – South Korea’s finance minister said on Tuesday that the trilateral cooperation between South Korea, Japan and China has became more important as the global economy stands at…
French government minister: expects food price inflation to ease off by September
PARIS (Reuters) – Food price inflation in France – which has been a major concern for consumers – should ease off by September, said government minister Olivia Gregoire on Sunday. “By the…
Russian Finance Minister: Hitting budget deficit of 2% of GDP depends on oil and gas – agencies
(Reuters) – Russia’s forecast of a 2023 budget deficit of no more than 2% of gross domestic product (GDP) remains in force but much depends on oil and gas revenues, Finance Minister…
Jordanian lawmaker should face trial for gun-running -Israeli minister
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s foreign minister called on Monday for the prosecution of a Jordanian lawmaker held on suspicion of trying to smuggle weapons into the occupied West Bank. Sunday’s arrest of…
Brazil eyes public campaign to slash tax waivers to companies -minister
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s government is considering clarifying the size of each company’s tax benefits as part of a campaign to end tax exemptions and improve public finances, Finance Minister Fernando Haddad…
India home minister challenges account of 2019 deadly attack on military convoy
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has nothing to hide concerning a deadly attack on a military convoy in Kashmir in 2019, India’s home minister said. Earlier this…
Zimbabwe economy could grow 6% this year, finance minister says
HARARE (Reuters) – Zimbabwe’s economy could grow 6% this year, better than a previous forecast for 3.8% growth, thanks to a strong performance by agriculture and easing power shortages, Finance Minister Mthuli…
China’s foreign minister: Both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to China
SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Friday that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to China, and that it is right and proper for China to uphold its…
Germany’s foreign minister: Parts of China trip ‘more than shocking’
By Alexander Ratz BERLIN (Reuters) – German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Wednesday described parts of her recent trip to China as “more than shocking” and said Beijing was increasingly becoming a…
Israel’s foreign minister says visit to Saudi Arabia ‘on the table’
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen on Wednesday held out the prospect of a visit in the future to Saudi Arabia, and said at least one more Arab country would…
Saudi foreign minister visits Assad, further easing Syria’s isolation
DAMASCUS (Reuters) -Syrian President Bashar al-Assad received Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Damascus on Tuesday in the most significant step yet towards ending Syria’s decade-long regional isolation, and at…
Inflation is a tough beast says German finance minister
BERLIN (Reuters) – Inflation is a risk for financial stability and central banks must take this into consideration, German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said on Monday. “Inflation is a tough beast,” said…
China defence minister says willing to work with Russian military to have close communications
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s defence minister Li Shangfu said the country is willing to work with Russia to have close strategic communications between their militaries, state media reported on Monday. Li, who…
Ukraine secures another $5 billion in funding after meetings, prime minister says
By Andrea Shalal and Katharine Jackson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Ukraine secured promises of $5 billion in additional funding to support its ongoing fight against Russia amid “fruitful meetings” in Washington this week, Ukrainian…
Colombian green, benchmark bonds likely this year -finance minister
By Jorgelina do Rosario and Rodrigo Campos WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Colombia is looking to issue a green bond before the end of 2023, likely in dollars, and could tap traditional credit markets…
Sweden, Colombia interested in Embraer’s KC-390, says Brazilian minister
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Brazilian Defense Minister Jose Mucio said late Thursday that countries such as Sweden and Colombia had expressed interest in buying Embraer’s KC-390 military cargo aircraft. Mucio said…
World Bank’s new boss must push ahead on reforms, fight poverty-French minister
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – France’s development minister said on Thursday she will tell the World Bank’s expected next president, Ajay Banga, to maintain the bank’s anti-poverty mission while forging ahead…
Germany foreign minister embarks on post-Macron ‘damage control’ in China trip
By Riham Alkousaa, Andreas Rinke and Andrew Gray BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s foreign minister begins a visit to China on Thursday aiming to reassert a common European Union policy toward Beijing days…
Brazil may buy more Swedish Gripen fighter jets, says minister
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Brazil is analyzing the option of expanding an order for Swedish manufacturer Saab’s Gripen fighter jets, though the number of additional aircraft which could be bought has…
Europe cannot turn its back on China, Spanish minister says
MADRID (Reuters) – Europe cannot ignore China’s role as a key trading partner and important geopolitical player that could help put an end to the war in Ukraine, or provide debt relief…
Cameroon aims to boost export revenues, rejoin AGOA – minister
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Cameroon is working to boost export revenues to fend off a potential debt crisis and has relaunched talks with the U.S. to rejoin Washington’s flagship trade initiative with Africa,…
Swiss finance minister sees no ‘stumbling blocks’ to UBS takeover of Credit Suisse
ZURICH (Reuters) – UBS’s multi-billion state-sponsored takeover of Credit Suisse should proceed smoothly without political obstructions, Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter said in an interview published on Saturday. The Swiss parliament is…
Austrian banks unaffected by banking turmoil – finance minister tells NZZ
ZURICH (Reuters) – Austria’s government is monitoring the global banking turmoil although there are so far no signs of it spreading to the country’s financial sector, Finance Minister Magnus Brunner said in…
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