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…
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…
S.Korea pension fund initiates new round of strategic FX hedging to support won, sources say
New round of strategic foreign exchange hedging triggered Won sharply rebounds from 8-month lows as move caps downside…
European shares close at fresh record high as Novo Nordisk drives healthcare boost
Euro zone equity volatility at over a year-low Healthcare stocks top gainers after Novo Nordisk boost Basic resources…
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.…
Oil up as market weighs strong US economic growth, supply risks
US economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter US might keep or sell seized Venezuelan oil,…
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…
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…
Spanish consumer credit hits near 18-year high on economic boom
Banks see room for consumer credit to continue rising Higher workforce and economic strength viewed as drivers Bad…
Exclusive: AI chip firm Cerebras set to file for US IPO after delay, sources say
Item 1 of 2 Startup Cerebras System’s new AI supercomputer Andromeda is seen at a data center in…