Road to Paris: Hong Kong Fencing Teams’ Olympic Qualification Update
[Newyddion Chwaraeon]The Hong Kong men’s foil team missed the podium at the World Cup in Egypt on Sunday (25th) and was determined to miss the Paris Olympic team competition. The men’s foil team had to return to world number one. Zhang Jialang can get an Olympic place. Tickets. There is now only a month left […]
Myanmar Pro-Democracy Leader Aung San Suu Kyi Denied Outside Medical Treatment by Military Junta
Imprisoned Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, aged 78, is reportedly battling illness and has urgently sought medical attention from an external doctor, only to be promptly denied by the country’s military junta. Sources revealed this distressing information on Wednesday, shedding light on Suu Kyi’s deteriorating health condition. Amid her confinement, Suu Kyi has […]
Former Bank of Japan Board Member Highlights Conditions for Exiting Accommodative Monetary Policy
Former Bank of Japan advisory board member, Tsuyoshi Kataoka, suggested on Thursday that the central bank will only be able to exit its accommodative monetary policy if it consistently meets its 2% inflation target. Speaking at the Reuters Global Markets Forum, Kataoka emphasized the importance of successful wage negotiations in the spring of 2024 to […]
US Commerce Secretary Lemond Warns China: Patience of US Businesses Wearing Thin
US Commerce Secretary Calls for Predictable Environment and Fair Play in US-China Relations By Reuters Staff WASHINGTON – In a recent interview broadcast on September 3, US Commerce Secretary Lemond expressed concerns over the deteriorating patience of American businesses operating in China. He emphasized the need for a predictable environment and a level playing field, […]
China’s Country Garden Secures Approval from Creditors to Extend Repayment of Yuan-denominated Bonds
China’s Country Garden Receives Approval to Extend Repayment of Yuan-Denominated Bonds Thursday, 2nd September 2023 Country Garden, a troubled real estate developer in China, has obtained consent from its creditors to extend the repayment period for its yuan-denominated bonds, according to sources familiar with the matter. The announcement was made today, providing a temporary sense […]
Internet Securities Giants SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities Waive Trading Commissions for Japanese Stocks
Internet Securities Giants SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities Waive Trading Commissions for Japanese Stocks TOKYO (Reuters) – In a groundbreaking move, SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities, two major players in the internet securities industry, announced on August 31 that they will waive trading commissions for Japanese stocks, regardless of the transaction amount. Starting from September […]
Chinese Premier Li Qiang acknowledges challenges in US-China bilateral relations and trade cooperation
Chinese Premier Li Qiang Expresses Concerns About US-China Bilateral Relations and Economic Cooperation Beijing, January 21, 2023 During a meeting on Monday with senior officials from the United States-China Business Council (USCBC) delegation, Chinese Premier Li Qiang raised concerns about the current state of bilateral relations and economic and trade cooperation between the United States […]
The Controversy Surrounding Russia’s Alleged Role in North Korea’s New ICBM Launch
New North Korean Missile Launch Sparks Debates on Russia’s Involvement SEOUL (Reuters) – The recent launch of North Korea’s Hwasong-18, an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) equipped with a solid fuel engine, has ignited discussions about the role Russia may be playing in dealing with the nuclear-armed nation. According to a report released by the Center […]
Belarusian President Lukashenko: Russian President Putin Not Forcing Belarus to Join Ukraine’s War
Belarusian President Lukashenko: Russian President Putin Not Forcing Belarus into Ukraine’s War Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has emphasized that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not pressuring Belarus to join the conflict in Ukraine. In an interview with Ukrainian journalist Diana Panchenko, who has pro-Russian leanings, Lukashenko made it clear that Belarus will not engage in […]
North Korea Acknowledges US Soldier’s Border Crossing Due to “Inhumane Treatment and Racial Discrimination”
North Korea Confirms American Soldier’s Border Crossing, Citing Claims of Discrimination and Inhumane Treatment SEOUL, 16th — In an unprecedented move, North Korea officially acknowledged an incident involving Private Travis King, who crossed the Military Demarcation Line into North Korea, citing “inhumane treatment and racial discrimination within the United States military.” The state-run Korean Central […]
