Canada set to approve Rogers takeover of Shaw with transfer -Globe and Mail

(Reuters) -Canada is set to approve on Friday a transfer of wireless licenses that will finally settle Rogers Communications Inc's C$20 billion ($15 billion) bid for Shaw Communications Inc, the Globe and Mail reported.

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World Bank raises 2023 growth outlook in developing East Asia as China reopens

Growth in the developing economies of East Asia and the Pacific will accelerate in 2023 thanks to China's reopening and economic rebound, but high inflation and household debt will weigh on consumption in some countries, the World Bank said on Friday.

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31-03-2023

Canada's decision on Rogers-Shaw deal may come on Friday -source

(Reuters) -The Canadian government is set to announce on Friday a decision on Rogers Communications Inc's C$20 billion ($15 billion) bid for Shaw Communications Inc, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.

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Canada's decision on Rogers-Shaw deal may come on Friday

Canadian Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Francois-Philippe Champagne is set to rule on Rogers Communications Inc's C$20 billion ($15 billion) deal to buy Shaw Communications Inc on Friday, The Globe and Mail reported on Thursday, citing two sources.

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Trump faces more than 30 counts over business fraud in indictment -CNN

Former U.S. President Donald Trump faces more than 30 counts related to business fraud in an indictment by a Manhattan grand jury investigating hush money payments to a porn star, CNN reported on Thursday, citing sources and without providing further details.

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China seeks to woo foreign firms as tensions with West swirl

BOAO, China (Reuters) -Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Thursday that he was committed to opening up and reforming the world's second-largest economy, seeking to win over foreign investors even as trade and geopolitical tensions with the West loom large.

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30-03-2023

Analysis-Rate rises pile pain on SME firms in U.S. and Europe

U.S. and European small and medium-sized (SME) firms may be next to feel the pain of rapid interest rate rises, with analysts and investors warily watching for the impact of tighter credit conditions exacerbated by recent banking turmoil.

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China committed to economic opening up, reforms, Premier Li says

BOAO, China (Reuters) -China is committed to opening up the world's second-largest economy and delivering reforms that can help stimulate growth, Premier Li Qiang said on Thursday, adding that geopolitical tension would only hold back development worldwide.

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China's economy improves in March, will consolidate recovery, says Premier Li

China's economic performance has improved in March from the first two months and the country will expand domestic demand and consolidate its economic recovery, Premier Li Qiang said on Thursday at an economic forum in Boao.

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