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Giappone
Dollar firmer around ¥114 after hitting two-month high
The dollar was firmer around ¥114 in Tokyo trading on Wednesday, after hitting a two-month high above ¥114.30 overseas amid growing speculation of an interest rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve in June. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥113.89-90, up from ¥113.63-63 at the same time Tuesday. ...
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Giappone
Nikkei rebounds to hit 17-month closing high
The benchmark Nikkei average rebounded to hit another 17-month closing high on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Wednesday, with investors welcoming the yen’s drop. The 225-issue Nikkei average gained 57.09 points, or 0.29 percent, to end at 19,900.09, marking its highest finish since Dec. 3, 2015. On Tuesday, the key market ...
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Giappone
Shoko Chukin Bank reprimanded over shady loans
The government on Tuesday issued a business improvement order to Shoko Chukin Bank, a government-linked lender for small and medium-size firms, found to have extended shady loans and falsified documents related to a state-backed program to help crisis-hit companies. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Finance Ministry and ...
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Giappone
Unable to merge, Idemitsu and Showa Shell to promote collaboration in oil business
Idemitsu Kosan Co. and Showa Shell Sekiyu K.K., whose planned merger is being blocked by Idemitsu’s founding family, said Tuesday they will increase collaboration. The collaboration between the two Japanese refiners will include joint procurement of crude oil and equipment, mutual supply and joint transportation of oil products, and integrated ...
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Cina India Giappone
Japan’s no-brand retailer Muji predicts big expansion in India after China success
A Japanese retailer famous for minimalist products and no-logo branding is betting big on India, the world’s most colorful retail market, as it pushes forward with an aggressive overseas expansion. Strong growth and demographic trends will eventually make India the second-largest international market for Muji stores, after China, said Satoru ...
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Uruguay
Grupo Piaggio ofrece variedad de marcas y modelos con frenos ABS
El sistema seguro de frenos se puede encontrar en propuestas de Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilia y Moto Guzzi.
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USA
Stati Uniti, prezzi import-export accelerano più delle attese
(Teleborsa) - Frenano i prezzi all'importazione statunitensi nel mese di aprile, mentre i prezzi praticati all'export crescono più lentamente. Secondo quanto rilevato dal Bureau of Labour...
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USA
VW rejects calls to publish dieselgate probe findings
Volkswagen today rejected investor calls for the carmaker to publish the results of a key investigation into its diesel emissions cheating scandal, saying it was unable to do so for legal reasons. Investment advisory firm Hermes EOS said on Tuesday the findings of a company-commissioned probe by US law firm Jones ...
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Cina
China wants national anthem sung, but only at certain speed
China's national anthem has already been victim to many restrictive measures, however a new law, regarding the tempo at which it is to be sung, is being planned, according to Sky News. Aside from having been banned at weddings and funerals throughout the country, the anthem will soon be restricted further ...
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Malta
Cardona’s chief of staff in trouble again
Economy Minister Chris Cardona’s chief of staff was involved in an altercation with the police on May 1 after he was prevented from accessing a restricted zone during Labour’s mass meeting in Valletta. Labour Party sources present at the scene told the Times of Malta that a more serious incident was ...