(Reuters) -Twitter Inc suffered a major outage on Wednesday, leaving tens of thousands of users globally unable to access the popular social media platform or use its key features for several hours be[...]
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December 29, 2022
Vietnam 2022 GDP growth quickens to 8.02%, fastest since 1997
By Khanh Vu HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnam’s economy grew 8.02% in 2022, the fastest annual pace since 1997, backed by strong domestic retail sales and exports, but is facing headwinds from a g[...]
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Southwest flight upheaval a ‘system failure,’ U.S. says
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday ratcheted up pressure on Southwest Airlines, saying thousands more canceled flights indicated a system[...]
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Thai economy got a boost from tourism in November – finance ministry
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s economy in November was supported by tourism while private consumption held steady, and exports weakened following a slowdown in trading partners’ econ[...]
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China’s overnight repo rate falls to new low
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s overnight repo rate extended losses to a new low on Thursday, as the central bank continued to offer cash support to help financial institutions tide over the[...]
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Ex-BOJ deputy Yamaguchi emerging as next central bank head contender -Sankei
TOKYO (Reuters) – Former Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Hirohide Yamaguchi, a vocal critic of Governor Haruhiko Kuroda’s stimulus programme, is emerging as a strong candidate to become next[...]
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Philippine central bank sees Dec annual inflation at 7.8% to 8.6%
MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine inflation was likely within the 7.8% to 8.6% range in December because of upward pressures from higher electricity rates and agricultural commodities prices, the ce[...]
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Brazil’s BRF signs $111 million leniency deal after graft accusations
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilian food processor BRF SA on Wednesday signed a leniency agreement with local authorities over payments it must make to the South American country’s government[...]
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South Korea promises policy support as Nov data clouds growth outlook
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea’s retail sales fell for a third straight month in November, data showed on Thursday, clouding economic growth in the current quarter as demand from China and other m[...]
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