China launches venture capital funds to invest in ‘hard technology’, state media report
BEIJING, Dec 26 (Reuters) – China on Friday launched three venture capital funds to invest in “hard technology”…
China eases IPO rules for firms developing reusable rockets
New guidelines exempt firms from some financial requirements Companies will need to meet reusable rocket tech milestones Beijing…
India’s water crunch brews risks for beverage giants
ALWAR, India, Dec 26 (Reuters) – Foreign companies operating in India have long grappled with complex regulations and…
Core inflation in Japan’s capital slows in December but no bar for further BOJ hikes
Tokyo December core CPI up 2.3% yr/yr vs forecast +2.5% Index excluding fresh food, fuel rises 2.6% yr/yr…
Louvre museum installs security bars on balcony used in October’s heist
PARIS, Dec 23 (Reuters) – France’s Louvre museum on Tuesday installed security bars on the balcony that burglars…
China’s LandSpace hopes to complete rocket recovery in mid-2026
LandSpace seen in China as the domestic answer to SpaceX Firm became first in China to fully test…
Italy watchdog orders Meta to halt WhatsApp terms barring rival AI chatbots
MILAN, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Italy’s antitrust authority (AGCM) on Wednesday ordered Meta Platforms (META.O), opens new tab…
Doctors in England start five-day walkout during flu surge
LONDON, Dec 17 (Reuters) – Doctors in England began a five-day strike on Wednesday over pay and working…
Innospace’s rocket crashes in first commercial launch in Brazil; shares tumble
Item 1 of 2 South Korean company Innospace’s Hanbit-Nano vehicle launches from Alcantara Space Center in Maranhao, Brazil,…
Russian central bank cuts key rate to 16% as Putin speaks
Key rate cut is in line with expectations Inflation expected below 6% in 2025, hit target in 2027…
Qatar bets on cheap power to catch up in Gulf AI race
Qatar seeks to catch up with Saudi Arabia, UAE in Gulf AI race Qatar’s cheaper energy, deep pockets…
Hollywood blockbuster keeps Wall Street hooked, oil jumps on Venezuela blockade
Item 1 of 2 Futures-options traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange’s NYSE American…