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World 'on brink' of recession
News, Reuters, Published on 12/01/2023
» WASHINGTON: The World Bank slashed its 2023 growth forecasts on Tuesday to levels teetering on the brink of recession for many countries as the impact of central bank rate hikes intensifies, Russia's war in Ukraine continues, and the world's major economic engines sputter.
Airbus A330neo becomes airborne for maiden flight
Business, Reuters, Published on 20/10/2017
» TOULOUSE: Airbus SE yesterday began the maiden flight of its A330neo jetliner, an upgraded version of its profitable A330 line designed to sharpen competition with the latest version of Boeing Co's Dreamliner.
New 787 completes first flight
Business, Reuters, Published on 04/04/2017
» NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina: Boeing Co's newest and largest Dreamliner model, the 787-10, successfully made its first flight on Friday, kicking off a test programme for the high-tech jet.
Central bank keeps policy rate steady
Reuters, Published on 08/02/2017
» Thailand's central bank on Wednesday left its key interest rate unchanged at near record lows, saying the level was accommodative for economic growth, but warned of a strong baht.
Airbus faces a challenge to meet A350 delivery targets
Business, Reuters, Published on 17/06/2016
» PARIS: Airbus faces a challenge to meet delivery targets for the A350 jet this year due to problems with suppliers, the head of the European planemaker said in remarks published on Wednesday.
Mekong nations take on Golden Triangle narco-empire
Reuters, Published on 16/03/2016
» THE MEKONG RIVER -- The Lao People's Army patrol boat was custom-made in China with night-vision capability and two of the most powerful engines on this remote stretch of the Mekong River.