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To Lam elected president of Vietnam
Reuters, Published on 22/05/2024
» HANOI - Vietnam's National Assembly on Wednesday elected public security minister To Lam as the country's new president.
Hundreds arrested, roads barricaded in New Caledonia as riots continue
Reuters, Published on 16/05/2024
» SYDNEY - Armed forces were protecting New Caledonia's two airports and port after a third night of violent riots that have killed four people, the Pacific Island's top French official said on Thursday morning, adding at least four alleged instigators were under house arrest.
China's exports and imports return to growth
Reuters, Published on 09/05/2024
» BEIJING: China's exports and imports returned to growth in April after contracting in the previous month, customs data showed on Thursday, signalling an encouraging improvement in demand at home and overseas in a boost to a shaky economic recovery.
Australia's Qantas to pay $79 mln to settle flight cancellation case
Reuters, Published on 06/05/2024
» SYDNEY: Australia's Qantas Airways agreed to pay A$120 million ($79 million) to settle a regulator lawsuit over the sale of thousands of tickets on already cancelled flights, in an attempt to end a reputational crisis that has engulfed the airline.
Bank of Thailand to adjust rates amid changes: deputy chief
Reuters, Published on 23/04/2024
» WASHINGTON/BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand (BoT), under pressure from the government to cut interest rates, could adjust monetary policy if the outlook for the economy changes and structural challenges clearly reduce its long-term potential growth, BoT deputy governor Alisara Mahasandana said.
Oil prices dip as demand concerns outweigh Middle East supply fears
Reuters, Published on 17/04/2024
» TOKYO: Oil prices eased in early trade on Wednesday as worries about global demand due to weak economic momentum in China and fading hopes for U.S. interest rate cuts in the near term outweighed supply fears on heightened tensions in the Middle East.
Vietnam arms imports drop to trickle despite regional tensions
Reuters, Published on 14/03/2024
» HANOI - Vietnam's imports of weapons last year slowed to a trickle as it worked to diversify supplies away from Russia, data released on Monday show, while experts warned the country could be vulnerable during a regional conflict.
Bangladesh building fire kills 45, injures dozens
Reuters, Published on 01/03/2024
» DHAKA - A massive fire in Bangladesh that raced through a six-storey building home to restaurants where many families with children were dining has killed at least 45 people and injured dozens, the health minister said on Friday.
Brazil's Dani Alves sentenced to prison for rape, will appeal
Reuters, Published on 23/02/2024
» BARCELONA - Brazilian footballer Dani Alves was convicted of raping a woman in the restroom of a Barcelona nightclub in 2022 and sentenced to four and a half years in prison on Thursday, which he will appeal.
Scandal-hit Daihatsu execs to step down
Reuters, Published on 13/02/2024
» TOKYO - Toyota Motor Corp said on Tuesday both the president and chairman of its small-car unit Daihatsu Motor would step down following revelations of misconduct related to rigged collision safety tests.