Japan runs biggest trade deficit in more than 8 years in May

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan ran its biggest single-month trade deficit in more than eight years in May as high commodity prices and declines in the yen swelled imports, clouding the country's economic outlook.

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16-06-2022

Nasdaq-listed 26 Capital to pursue $2.5 billion SPAC deal with Manila casino

The CEO of 26 Capital Acquisition Corp said on Wednesday the blank-check firm was committed to its $2.5 billion purchase of the Philippines' biggest integrated casino-resort, despite a wrangle for control involving current owners.

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16-06-2022

Analysis-Overlapping rules to curb greenwashing may only add to company frustration

Three competing plans to curb companies from exaggerating their green credentials could lead to more frustration and costs for businesses, especially starting next year.

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16-06-2022

Bolivia again delays announcement on lithium mining tie-ups

Bolivia's government on Wednesday declined to name which of six short-listed companies it would select to help mine its untapped lithium riches, with the chief of the country's state-run lithium company saying more than one could be eventually selected.

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15-06-2022

Elon Musk files appeal to end SEC decree over Twitter posts

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Elon Musk on Wednesday appealed a judge's refusal to end his 2018 agreement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission requiring a Tesla Inc lawyer to vet some of his posts on Twitter.

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15-06-2022

Elon Musk appeals decision concerning SEC settlement over Twitter posts

Elon Musk on Wednesday appealed a judge's refusal to end his 2018 agreement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission requiring a Tesla Inc lawyer to vet some of his posts on Twitter.

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15-06-2022

Japan PM Kishida expects BOJ to stick to 2% inflation goal

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday he expected the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to stick to a 2% inflation target, when asked about a possibility the central bank may adjust its massive stimulus to stem the yen weakening.

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15-06-2022

Euro zone trade deficit almost doubles in April

The euro zone's trade deficit almost doubled in April from the previous month after an already record expansion in March, and industrial production increased over the same period on the month, official data showed on Wednesday.

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15-06-2022

Exclusive-Baidu in talks to sell majority stake in iQIYI, China's answer to Netflix -sources

HONG KONG (Reuters) -China's internet search engine giant Baidu Inc is in talks to sell its controlling stake in iQIYI Inc, China's answer to Netflix, in a deal that could value all of iQIYI at about $7 billion, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

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15-06-2022