PARIS (Reuters) – French carmaker Renault has issued a 210 billion yen ($1.6 billion) bond that will mature in December…
SK E&S issues convertible preferred shares worth $576 million through KKR
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean energy company SK E&S said on Thursday it plans to issue new redeemable convertible preferred…
Thai New Year spending seen at 3-year high as economy rebounds -survey
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s consumer spending during the New Year could reach a three-year high of 103 billion baht ($2.97…
Marketmind: Santa makes a brief stop
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Markets are attempting a brief Santa…
Indian stocks top Asian markets, strong economic growth fuels hope
By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – In a year when Indian equities emerged as the best performers in Asia and…
Japan PM advisers urge talks on inflation-beating wage growth
By Daniel Leussink TOKYO (Reuters) – Private sector advisers of Japan’s top economic council on Thursday called on the government…
No spending spree likely in last full Indian budget before 2024 election: Reuters poll
By Vivek Mishra BENGALURU (Reuters) – The Indian government will focus on fiscal consolidation in its Feb. 1 budget, the…
Australia blocks Telstra-TPG wireless internet deal, sparking legal fight
(This Dec.20 story has been corrected to say that TPG is the No.3 wireless internet firm in Australia, and Optus…
Japan govt revises up fiscal 2023 growth forecast on higher capex, wages
By Kantaro Komiya TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s government revised up on Thursday its growth forecast for the next fiscal year…
Marketmind: Will Indonesia follow the Fed?
By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever. A decent sprinkling…