POLL Bank Indonesia to hold rates steady at 4.75% on November 19, cut next month
A majority of economists, 24 of 30, expect rates to be on hold at 4.75% on November 19…
US is the biggest recipient of Chinese loans, study shows
AidData finds China’s lending to wealthy countries focuses on critical infrastructure, minerals, high tech US received more than…
On tiny Christmas Island, Google spurs renewable energy push for Indian Ocean data hub
Google and miner want switch to renewables for island’s energy Data hub will be part of new cable…
Japanese tourist village battles to keep bears at bay
Item 1 of 7 A bear warning sign is displayed with autumn-colored leaves in the background at the…
Pope Leo urges stronger action as UN climate summit enters final week
Pope says world failing to do enough to fight climate change Competing priorities make final COP30 summit week…
Deforestation in Brazil’s Cerrado region hurts potential soybean output, study shows
SAO PAULO, Nov 17 (Reuters) – Clearing land for agricultural use in Brazil’s Cerrado tropical savanna region causes…
Farmers in India’s Punjab recycle crop waste, aim to reduce pollution
Item 1 of 6 Smoke and flames rise from the burning stubble in a crop field, amid the…
Saudi crown prince visits US with defence, AI and nuclear on the agenda
Saudi leader wants security guarantees AI, civilian nuclear energy also top Saudi priorities Trump focused on Saudi pledge…
Australia’s green energy push, Pacific ties face setback from COP31 impasse
Australia’s bid to host COP31 seen boosting green energy leadership Climate change top priority for Australia’s Pacific neighbours…
Israel economy powered to 12.4% gain in Q3 after end of Iran conflict
JERUSALEM, Nov 16 (Reuters) – Israel’s economy rebounded sharply in the third quarter, putting in a stronger-than-expected performance…
Fitch retains Ukraine’s sovereign rating at ‘restricted default’
Nov 14 (Reuters) – Global ratings agency Fitch affirmed Ukraine’s long-term foreign currency sovereign credit rating at “restricted…
China to strengthen fiscal policy, finance minister says in Xinhua interview
BEIJING/SHANGHAI, Nov 15 (Reuters) – China will strengthen fiscal policy over the next five years, said the country’s…