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First steps in reforming global health emergency rules adopted at WHO meeting
A logo is pictured on the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, November 22, 2017. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register GENEVA, May 28 (Reuters) – Countries around the world on Saturday adopted an initial U.S.-led reform of the rules around disease outbreaks, known as the International …
Asian shares bounce as China moves to boost housing
FILE PHOTO – An investor stands in front of an electronic board showing stock information at a brokerage house in Shanghai, China, August 24, 2015. REUTERS/Aly Song Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register MSCI Asia ex-Japan +1.8%, Nikkei +1.3% European shares set to follow Asia’s lead Equities rally after China cuts loan …
Global shares pause on inflation view as oil rises on Ukraine
General view of the Frankfurt stock exchange, Germany, June 29, 2015. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register MSCI World Index flat; Asia ex-Japan index up 0.6% Oil up on Ukraine-fuelled supply concerns UK inflation hits 30-year peak; NZ hikes rates LONDON, April 13 (Reuters) – Global shares were little …
New lithium technology can help the world go green — if it works
April 7 (Reuters) – Rio Tinto, General Motors and even the U.S. Energy Department are investing heavily in a crop of newer technologies that could revolutionize the way lithium is produced for electric vehicle batteries. Now those technologies just have to prove they work on a commercial scale. If they do, miners will be able …
Russia’s Putin gets Chinese backing to stay in G20
Russian leader plans to be at next G20 summit in Indonesia U.S., allies mull barring Russia over invasion of Ukraine Move could face vetoes from others in G20, sources say China: Russia is ‘important member’ of big economies group JAKARTA, March 23 (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to attend the next G20 summit …
North Korea conducts ninth missile test of the year ahead of South Korea election
Missile launch condemned by S.Korea, Japan, United States S.Korea says closely monitoring North’s nuclear sites N.Korea appears preparing for major weapons tests – analysts S.Korea holds presidential election on Wednesday SEOUL, March 5 (Reuters) – North Korea conducted its ninth weapons test of the year on Saturday, firing asuspected ballistic missile toward the sea to …
Former Ghosn deputy set for U.S. return after suspended sentence
Greg Kelly, former executive of Nissan Motor Co., walks in to the Tokyo District Court, in Tokyo, Japan, March 3, 2022. Zhang Xiaoyu/Pool via REUTERS Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register TOKYO, March 3 (Reuters) – A Tokyo court on Thursday handed former Nissan Motor executive Greg Kelly a six-month suspended sentence …
UK’s Drax signs deal with Mitsubishi for negative-emissions capture technology
A woman walks a dog past Drax power station during the sunset in Drax, North Yorkshire, Britain, November 27, 2020. REUTERS/Lee Smith Drax Group (DRX.L) has signed a long-term deal for carbon capture technology with Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) (7011.T), paving the way for negative emissions from its UK plant by 2030, the firms …
Around 20 Japanese firms to develop chip production technology with TSMC -Nikkei
The logo of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) is pictured at its headquarters, in Hsinchu, Taiwan, Jan. 19, 2021. REUTERS/Ann Wang Around 20 Japanese companies, including electronic component maker Ibiden Co (4062.T), will work with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) (2330.TW) to develop chip manufacturing technology at a research center in Japan, the Nikkei newspaper …
‘Absurd’ to stage Tokyo Games, says professor of public health
Olympics – Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Test Event – Athletics – Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan – May 9, 2021. An athlete competes in the men’s hammer throw event during the morning session of the Athletics test event. REUTERS/Issei Kato A professor of public health and adviser to the New Zealand government said on Tuesday there …
