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Morning Bid: Who needs oil when there's AI to buy?

June 1 (Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. It seems...

1st June, 2026

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Asia stocks count on AI boom to offset Gulf risks

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, June 1 (Reuters) - Asian share markets firmed on Monday as the boom in all thi...

1st June, 2026

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China stalls Airbus approvals to pressure Europe on homegrown Chinese jets, Bloomberg News reports

May 26 (Reuters) - China has been stalling the approval of Airbus deliveries to signal impatience wi...

27th May, 2026

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Global tensions set to stalk Singapore's flagship defence summit

By Xinghui Kok and Greg Torode SINGAPORE/HONG KONG, May 25 (Reuters) - War in Iran, strained U.S. co...

25th May, 2026

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Citi to boost Asia wealth business with 'significant' hires, global head says

By Selena Li HONG KONG, May 22 (Reuters) - Citigroup plans to allocate a significant portion of its...

22nd May, 2026

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China denounces Taiwan foreign minister's Switzerland visit amid WHO meeting

BEIJING, May 18 (Reuters) - China's foreign ministry said on Monday it opposed countries providing p...

18th May, 2026

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Trump heads to China, says no need for Xi's help on Iran war

By Nandita Bose and Jana Choukeir WASHINGTON/DUBAI, May 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump h...

13th May, 2026

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Indonesia locates two Singaporeans missing after Mount Dukono eruption

By Ananda Teresia JAKARTA, May 9 (Reuters) - Indonesian authorities on Saturday located two Singapor...

9th May, 2026

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Morning Bid: No stopping AI frenzy in Asia

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Japan's Nikkei returned f...

7th May, 2026

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South Korea appeals court cuts jail sentence for ex-PM Han Duck-soo to 15 years

SEOUL, May 7 (Reuters) - South Korea's former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was sentenced on Thursday...

7th May, 2026

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China condemns Eswatini for being 'kept and fed' by Taiwan in travel row

BEJING/TAIPEI, May 6 (Reuters) - China said on Wednesday Eswatini's leaders were being "kept and fed...

6th May, 2026

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Shares slide, oil prices elevated as US-Iran truce prospects dim

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, May 5 (Reuters) - Stocks in Asia slid on Tuesday while oil prices eased but re...

5th May, 2026