Jan 3 (Reuters) – Following are reactions to Saturday’s U.S. strikes on Venezuela. FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON “The transition to come must be peaceful, democratic, and respectful of the will of the Venezuelan people. We hope that President Edmundo González Urrutia, elected in 2024, will be able to ensure this transition as quickly as possible,”…
Stocks rise; Europe at record high again Precious metals rally shows no sign of stopping Dollar on the defensive; traders remain on yen intervention watch SINGAPORE/LONDON, Jan 2 (Reuters) – European stocks began 2026 at fresh record highs as investors braced for a year set to test the AI-led rally, usher in a change of…
Taiwan president determined to boost defend sovereignty Proposal to boost military spending stuck in parliament Lai says 2026 a crucial year for Taiwan China’s Xi says ‘reunification’ cannot be stopped TAIPEI, Jan 1 (Reuters) – Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday the island is determined to defend its sovereignty and boost its defence in…
China carrying out 10 hours of live-firing drills around Taiwan Chinese military rehearsing blockade of island’s north and south Taiwan watching if China fires missile over island, source says Taiwan says China is simulating strikes on U.S.-made weapons system TAIPEI/BEIJING, Dec 30 (Reuters) – China fired rockets toward Taiwan on Tuesday and deployed new amphibious…
Six debuts raise about HK$6.99 billion Hong Kong tops Asia ECM at $75 billion – LSEG data AI, tech listings drive early 2026 pipeline Three new IPO launches add HK$9.22 billion to pipeline SINGAPORE/HONG KONG, Dec 30 (Reuters) – Six Chinese companies made their Hong Kong trading debuts on Tuesday after raising about HK$6.99 billion…
Item 1 of 2 A woman works in a noodle store near a television screen showing a news report on China’s “Justice Mission 2025” military drills around Taiwan, in Taipei, Taiwan, December 29, 2025. REUTERS/Tsai Hsin-Han [1/2]A woman works in a noodle store near a television screen showing a news report on China’s “Justice Mission…
Industrial profits fell 13.1% in November, biggest drop in 14 months Automotive and high-tech sectors show profit growth Weak domestic demand offsets strong exports; no new stimulus introduced BEIJING, Dec 27 (Reuters) – Profits at China’s industrial firms in November fell at their fastest pace in over a year, as weak domestic demand offset resilience…
USTR says will impose new tariffs on Chinese chips in June 2027 Biden launched ‘Section 301’ probe into Chinese legacy chips a year ago Trump administration delay of chips tariffs aims to preserve China trade truce Dec 23 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday said it will slap tariffs on Chinese semiconductor imports…
US seizes vessel amid military build-up near Venezuela Venezuelan crude exports fall sharply after US tanker seizure Maduro claims US aims to overthrow him and control Venezuela’s oil reserves Dec 20 (Reuters) – The United States is interdicting and seizing a vessel off the coast of Venezuela in international waters, three U.S. officials told Reuters…
China’s Li Qiang says global economy under pressure from tariffs Urges IMF, World Bank, WTO chiefs to act to protect free trade Analysts say China’s $1 trln trade surplus is driving tariff use Pressure on China to reform to boost share of global consumption BEIJING, Dec 9 (Reuters) – China’s Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday…