After a nearly two-year review, U.S. Federal Reserve officials feel they’ve hit on a better way to meet their key goals of steady inflation and maximum employment. REUTERS: After a nearly two-year review, U.S. Federal Reserve officials feel they’ve hit on a better way to meet their key goals of […]
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A group of more than 2,000 online sellers has filed an antitrust case against Amazon in India, alleging the U.S. company favours some retailers whose online discounts drive independent vendors out of business, a legal filing seen by Reuters showed. NEW DELHI: A group of more than 2,000 online sellers […]
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s manufacturing output continued its decline in July, with demand down in most clusters apart from precision engineering, according to an Economic Development Board (EDB) media release on Wednesday (Aug 26). Industrial production fell 8.4 per cent year-on-year in July, extending June’s revised 6.5 per cent decline. This is […]
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s research and innovation efforts have been critical in the fight against the novel coronavirus, and will help create new opportunities for economic growth in a post-COVID-19 world, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said on Wednesday (Aug 26). The minister, who is also the chairman of the National […]
LONDON: The government has reversed policy on wearing facemasks in schools in England, sparking fresh criticism about its handling of the coronavirus outbreak. Ministers had insisted face coverings were not necessary when children go back to school from next week after nearly six months out of the classroom amid concern […]
U.S. companies based in the financial hub of Shanghai said Washington’s planned ban on Chinese messaging app WeChat could badly hit their competitiveness and revenue should it apply to U.S. firms and citizens in China, a survey showed on Wednesday. SHANGHAI: U.S. companies based in the financial hub of Shanghai […]
Xiaomi Corp reported a 3.1per cent rise in second-quarter revenue on Wednesday, as overseas demand for its premium smartphones rose even while key markets struggled with the pandemic. SHENZHEN, China: Xiaomi Corp reported a 3.1per cent rise in second-quarter revenue on Wednesday, as overseas demand for its premium smartphones rose […]
NEW YORK: Serena Williams likened the frustration she felt in yesterday’s shock defeat by Maria Sakkari at the Western and Southern Open to that of being stuck in a bad relationship. Williams’ 5-7 7-6(5) 6-1 loss in the round of 16 was a big blow to her preparations for next […]
A group of protesters walked toward a fence that was put in place Tuesday around the courthouse and started shaking it. Police behind it moved toward protesters as some threw water bottles and fireworks over the fence. Armoured vehicles then rolled in and tear gas was fired into the crowd. […]
Authorities in the capital cited a rally against Covid-19 restrictions on August 1 during which participants ignored mask-wearing and distancing rules and other conditions imposed on the protest. Authorities in Berlin on Wednesday banned several protests planned for the weekend against coronavirus pandemic measures. The protests have drawn support from […]