No need to rush Renault-Fiat merger talks: French finance minister
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said there was no need to rush regarding merger talks between carmakers Renault and Fiat Chrysler, while reiterating that...
China’s importers apply for tariff waivers on U.S. goods
Chinese importers are preparing applications for waivers on import tariffs levied on more than 700 U.S. goods in the Sino-U.S trade war, after the Ministry...
Trade war, weak growth to test G20 finance leaders’ economic optimism
Raging global trade tensions are likely to force some finance leaders from Group of 20 nations meeting in Japan this weekend to issue stark warnings...
Fed cheer lifts Asian shares, leaves dollar on back foot
Asian shares advanced on Wednesday after comments from Federal Reserve officials suggested a U.S. rate cut this year was on the cards, boosting investor sentiment...
Junta leader favored as Thai parliament convenes to vote for new PM
Both houses of Thailand’s parliament convened on Wednesday for the first time since a 2014 coup to choose either the ruling junta leader or a...
MLB roundup: Bruce blasts 2 HRs in first start for Phils
Jay Bruce wasted little time in making his presence felt with the Philadelphia Phillies....
Militants attack security checkpoints in Egypt’s northern Sinai: TV
Militants launched attacks on a number of security checkpoints in northern Sinai and Egyptian forces were dealing with the attackers, Egypt’s Extra News television said...
Centre-left looks set to win Denmark election on welfare pledges
Voting began in Denmark on Wednesday in a parliamentary election that could deliver the Nordic region’s third leftist government in a year as voters rebel...
EU to start infringement procedure against Italy: paper
The European Commission will launch disciplinary procedures against Italy on Wednesday with a letter stating that Rome’s fiscal policies lack prudence and could expose the...
TSMC expects short-term impact from U.S. ban on China’s Huawei
Washington’s move to ban U.S. companies from doing business with China’s Huawei Technologies will have a short-term impact on Taiwan’s TSMC, its chairman said on...
