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…
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…
Chinese capital Beijing further eases home buying curbs
BEIJING, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Beijing’s municipal authorities further eased curbs on home purchases on Wednesday, lowering the…
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…
Japan plans $189 billion new debt issuance in next year’s budget, draft shows
Item 1 of 2 People walk at a shopping area of Shinjuku in Tokyo, Japan, September 11, 2025.…
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…
EU Council backs digital euro with both online and offline functionality
MILAN, Dec 19 (Reuters) – The EU Council on Friday backed a negotiating position for a digital euro…
Morning Bid: All I want for Xmas is accurate economic data
Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend.…
EU to strengthen carbon levy on high-emission imports, crack down on attempted evasion
EU presses ahead with carbon border levy despite pushback Proposals widen levy to cover imported car parts, washing…