Global finance system fragmenting; Myanmar crisis worsens: UN chief
[1/4]UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres speaks during his bilateral meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations...
Japan at ‘inflection point’ in 25-year battle with deflation, government says
[1/2]People walk at an office building at a business district in Tokyo, Japan, February 29, 2016. REUTERS/Yuya Shino Acquire Licensing Rights TOKYO, Aug 29 (Reuters)...
Fukushima wastewater released into the ocean, China bans all Japanese seafood
China criticises action as ‘selfish and irresponsible’ Japan and IAEA say radioactivity levels well below safe levels Initial release about 3 Olympic swimming pools worth...
China can no longer ‘extend and pretend’ on municipal debt
Chinese leaders promise “basket of measures” to fix local debt Latest Politburo stance suggests Beijing may be ready to step in Extent of Beijing’s involvement...
China state banks seen selling US dollars to prop up yuan -sources
SHANGHAI/BEIJING, July 25 (Reuters) – China’s major state-owned banks were seen selling U.S. dollars to buy yuan in both onshore and offshore spot markets in...
Fed set to launch long-awaited instant payments service, modernizing system
July 20 (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Reserve is due to imminently launch a long-awaited service which will aim to modernize the country’s payment system...
India ties up with UAE to settle trade in rupees
NEW DELHI, July 15 (Reuters) – India has signed an agreement with the United Arab Emirates that will allow it to settle trade in rupees...
S&P Global’s top economist sees dollar dominance diminishing
LONDON, July 11 (Reuters) – The dollar’s grip as the dominant global currency is loosening, credit rating agency S&P Global’s top economist said on Tuesday....
Shares fall after little Fed surprise, China data and trade in focus
[1/2]Raindrops hang on a sign for Wall Street outside the New York Stock Exchange in Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S., October 26,...
China’s Xi tells military to deepen war, combat planning, Xinhua reports
BEIJING, July 6 (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged the military to deepen war and combat planning to increase the chances of...