By Joe Cash and Ellen Zhang BEIJING (Reuters) -China's factory output topped forecasts in April, helped by improving external demand, although retail sales unexpectedly slowed and the property sector
A Hong Kong court adjourned to June 11 a hearing of a petition on Friday seeking liquidation of Country Garden, providing a breather to the embattled Chinese
China's economic improvement will be further consolidated and strengthened as macro policies take effect, Liu Aihua, a spokesperson of the National Bureau of Statistics, said on
(This May 16 story has been refiled to amend quotes to clarify that SoftBank was referring to workers and customers in general, not necessarily its own, in paragraphs 3 and 4) TOKYO (Reuters) -
Russian President Vladimir Putin is concluding a two-day visit to China by emphasizing the countries' strategic ties as well as his own personal relationship with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as they seek to present an alternative to U.S. global influence
Taiwan is reducing its reliance on the Chinese mainland as it seeks to insulate itself from pressure from Beijing and forge closer economic and trade ties with the United States
The government of South Sudan and rebel opposition groups have signed a “commitment declaration” for peace during high-level mediation talks in Kenya, described as key step in efforts to end the conflict in South Sudan that has long crippled its economy
California lawmakers on Thursday voted to keep hundreds of bills from advancing for a floor vote during a tough budget year
A U.S.-built pier is in place to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza by sea, but no one will know if the new route will work until a steady stream of deliveries begins reaching starving Palestinians
The Environmental Protection Agency watchdog says the agency distributed about $3 billion to states last year to replace harmful lead pipes based on unverified data
A key Boeing supplier that makes the fuselages for its popular 737 Max airplanes is laying off about 450 workers
McDonald’s is planning to introduce a $5 meal deal in the U.S. next month to counter slowing sales and customers’ frustration with high prices
By David Shepardson and Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A bipartisan group of senators, including Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, on Wednesday called on Congress to approve $32 billion in funding
Anglo American has been looking for partners for its fertiliser project in North Yorkshire for around six months, Chief Executive Duncan Wanblad told
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Data this week offered the U.S.
Sales of agricultural inputs such as fertilizers and crop care products have been near normal in the United States despite lower grain prices, while they are
Wall Street's top regulator on Thursday said it had updated rules to ensure investment companies and others work to detect and respond to hackers' theft of customer data.
BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil's Finance Ministry on Thursday hiked its projection for economic growth this year but also raised inflation estimates for 2024 and 2025, underlining price impacts from
By Doina Chiacu and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States announced sanctions on Thursday on two Russian individuals and three Russian companies for facilitating arms transfers
Thousands of protesters marched through the streets of the Polish capital Warsaw on Friday to show their opposition to European Union environmental regulations that
Through its long history, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has offered a way for people to get a quick read on how Wall Street is doing
A Native American group said on Tuesday it will take its fight against Rio Tinto’s proposed Arizona copper mine to the U.S.
As professional rugby teams and tournaments around the world contend with tough financial headwinds Japan continues to buck the trend, experiencing historic growth both in teams and crowds
Walt Disney has cut its investment in programming for traditional television networks pretty dramatically as part of its strategy to maximize audiences and profit in the
