China’s anti-lockdown protests rock stocks and oil
by China announces record number of new local COVID cases Commodities were sold due to demand concerns Dollar Slips Against Yen, Swiss Franc NEW YORK/ LONDON, …
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China tightens security after rare COVID curb protests
Shanghai, Beijing police make presence visible on streets No sign of new protests in Beijing, Shanghai on Monday Backlash is a setback to efforts to …
Vatican says China violated pact with bishops, wants explanation
VATICAN CITY, Nov. 26 (Reuters) – The Vatican on Saturday accused Chinese authorities of violating a bilateral pact on the appointment of bishops by installing …
India’s first private rocket company aims to cut satellite costs
BENGALURU, Nov 26 (Reuters) – The startup behind India’s first private space launch plans to launch a satellite into orbit by 2023 and expects to …
Massive COVID protests erupt in China’s Xinjiang after deadly fire
Nov 26 (Reuters) – Rare protests erupted in China’s far western region of Xinjiang, with crowds shouting at security guards after a deadly fire sparked …
Foxconn’s woes are taking a greater toll on China’s giant iPhone factory as more workers leave – source
Foxconn Zhengzhou factory shipments will fall further in November – source The misfortune of workers at the factory escalated into protests this week More than …
Consumer inflation in Japan’s capital is rising at its fastest pace in 40 years
Tokyo Nov core CPI 3.6% higher than f’cast +3.5% Tokyo CPI remains above BOJ’s 2% target for the 6th consecutive month Data underscore rising inflationary …
FTC is likely to file a lawsuit to block Microsoft’s bid for Activision-Politico
Nov 23 (Reuters) – The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is likely to file an antitrust suit to block Microsoft Corp’s (MSFT.O) $69 billion takeover …
Foxconn apologizes for wage-related errors at its iPhone factory in China following worker unrest
Foxconn says it is working with staff to resolve disputes Large iPhone factory rocked by protests over wages and conditions Apple says it has a …
China widens COVID sidewalks, Apple factory unrest adds to economic concerns
COVID restrictions are increasing as the number of cases increases iPhone factory unrest adds to economic concerns, highlights frustrations Analysts warn of potential for wider …