BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s exports rose unexpectedly in June when foreign economies reopened after the blockades, while imports grew for the first time this year, reinforcing views that the recovery from the pandemic is winning Land in the second largest economy in the world. FILE PHOTO: Cranes and containers are …
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OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada and the United States are ready to extend the non-essential travel ban that was imposed to combat the coronavirus outbreak, although no final decision has been made, two Ottawa sources familiar with the matter said Monday. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attends a press conference at …
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SINGAPORE / WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Asian stock markets fell on Tuesday, oil sank and a security offer supported the dollar as tensions between China and the US and new coronavirus restrictions in California maintained a control over investor optimism as the earnings season begins. FILE PHOTO: An SGX sign is …
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CHICAGO / WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Delta Air Lines can avoid involuntary leave in the fall after receiving interest from more than 15,000 employees for advance purchase packages, a person with knowledge of the matter said, even as other U.S. airlines are hearing alarm at jobs. FILE PHOTO: Delta Air Lines …
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HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong will impose new stringent social distancing measures since midnight Tuesday, the strictest in the Asian financial center since the coronavirus broke out, as authorities warn that the risk of a large-scale outbreak is extremely high. Passengers wear surgical masks on an MTR train after …
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