By Byron Kaye SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia’s competition regulator sued Qantas Airways on Thursday, accusing it of selling tickets to thousands of flights after they were cancelled, putting the a[...]
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August 31, 2023
China’s factory activity shrinks for 5th month, maintains pressure for policy support
By Joe Cash BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s manufacturing activity contracted for a fifth straight month in August, an official survey showed on Thursday, maintaining pressure on officials to provide[...]
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Australia Q2 business investment hits highest in 7-1/2 years
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian business investment climbed to its highest since late 2015 in the June quarter as firms took advantage of tax breaks to splurge on new equipment, whil[...]
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Japan’s July factory output slumps, raises pressure on manufacturers
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s factory output fell more than expected in July, signalling a rocky start to the second half of the year for manufacturers as worries mount over growth in China and the g[...]
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More LGBTQ rights could help Asia financial hubs draw global talent
By James Pomfret and Elaine Lies HONG KONG/TOKYO (Reuters) – In Hong Kong’s highest court, five judges are deliberating whether to recognise same-sex marriages conducted overseas. Their de[...]
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Google introduces generative AI to Search in India, Japan
(Reuters) – Alphabet’s Google said on Wednesday it introduced generative artificial intelligence to its Search tool for users in India and Japan that will show text or visual results to pr[...]
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Aussie home price downturn over, to rise this year and next: Reuters poll
By Devayani Sathyan BENGALURU (Reuters) – Australian home prices likely bottomed much earlier than previously expected and will rise for the rest of this year and next, as the Reserve Bank of Au[...]
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