Central Banks in Asia spend billions to slow currency declines
SINGAPORE – After years of building their foreign-exchange reserves, central banks in Asia are tapping into their stockpiles to bolster their weakening currencies against a rising…
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French trade minister declines to meet with Australian counterpart
PARIS – French Trade Minister Franck Riester has declined an offer to meet his Australian counterpart next month in Paris, suggesting tensions will not quickly subside after…
US Supreme Court declines to block Texas abortion ban
WASHINGTON – The US Supreme Court late on Wednesday (Sept 1) refused to block a Texas ban on abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, dealing a major blow to abortion rights and allowing a…
Kremlin declines to comment on US election outcome until results final
MOSCOW – The Kremlin said on Monday (Nov 9) it would wait for the official results of the US presidential election before commenting on its outcome, and that it had noted incumbent Donald…
Japan exports extend double-digit declines as pandemic hits demand
TOKYO – Japan’s exports posted a double-digit slump for a sixth straight month in August as US-bound shipments shrank due to a global demand slowdown from the coronavirus pandemic, casting a…