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Trump-inspired Cantonese opera in Hong Kong aims to bring love and peace
'Trump, The Twins President' performs to packed theatrePerformance on same night US and Chinese presidents speak on phoneShow references Trump's attempted assassination, Zelenskiy quarrelYoung people say Trump-themed show a refreshing twist on traditional performancesBy Joyce Zhou and Je...Reuters
Fri, Jun 6
US military's logistics drill aims to burnish East Asia crisis response
TAIPEI, June 6 (Reuters) - Drills in East Asia this summer by the U.S. military body charged with moving munitions and equipment will help it better coordinate and communicate with allies in response to a crisis, its commander said on Friday.Alarmed by growing Chinese assertiveness, whether in the d...Reuters
Fri, Jun 6
EU considers adding Russia to money laundering 'grey' list, FT reports
June 6 (Reuters) - The European Union is considering adding Russia to its 'grey' list of countries with lax money laundering controls, the Financial Times reported on Friday citing officials.A final decision regarding the addition, however, has not been taken yet, the report said, citing Eur...Reuters
Fri, Jun 6
Indonesia wealth fund considers stake in Grab-GoTo deal, Bloomberg News reports
June 6 (Reuters) - Newly launched sovereign wealth fund Danantara Indonesia is in early talks with GoTo GOTO.JK to get a piece of U.S.-listed rival Grab's GRAB.O potential buyout of the ride-hailing and food delivery firm, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.The fund is seeking a minority stake in...Reuters
Fri, Jun 6
REFILE-Indonesia wealth fund considers stake in Grab-GoTo deal, Bloomberg News reports
June 6 (Reuters) - Newly-launched sovereign wealth fund Danantara Indonesia is in early talks with GoTo GOTO.JK to get a piece of U.S.-listed rival Grab's GRAB.O potential buyout of the ride-hailing and food delivery firm, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.The fund is seeking a minority stake in...Reuters
Fri, Jun 6
QUOTES-Investor caution lingers as Trump-Xi call offers no trade breakthrough
SINGAPORE, June 6 (Reuters) - Chinese markets had a muted response on Friday to the rare leader-to-leader call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping that left key issues to further talks, keeping investors cautious about simmering trade tensions. MARKET REACTION China'...Reuters
Fri, Jun 6
Kyiv mayor says four killed in Russian air attack on city
KYIV, June 6 (Reuters) - Four people were killed in an overnight Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote in a post on social media platform Telegram.The toll was revised up from the previous figure of one dead.Reuters
Fri, Jun 6
Pegatron is at the final stage of evaluating US factory plan, CEO says
TAIPEI, June 6 (Reuters) - Pegatron 4938.TW is at the final stage of evaluating its U.S. factory plan and will announce a decision this month or next, President and CEO Kuang-Chih Cheng said at an annual shareholder meeting on Friday.The Taiwanese company is a supplier to companies such as Apple AAP...Reuters
Fri, Jun 6
Trump says 'it's okay' as White House aides schedule call with Musk, Politico reports
June 5 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump told Politico, “Oh it's okay," and, "It's going very well, never done better," when asked about his public breakup with billionaire Tesla TSLA.O CEO Elon Musk, the news outlet reported on Thursday.White House aides have scheduled a c...Reuters
Fri, Jun 6
One dead, 20 inured in Russian air attack on Kyiv, says mayor
KYIV, June 6 (Reuters) - One person was killed and 20 injured in an overnight Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, the city's mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Friday. In a post on social media platform Telegram, Klitschko said that of the 20 injured, 16 had been hospitalised.Reuters
Fri, Jun 6
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - June 6
June 5 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.Headlines- HSBC's Mark Tucker to become chair of insurer AIA- UK bans bonuses at Thames Water and 5 other utilities- UK makes new concessions ...Reuters
Fri, Jun 6
Trump ban on entry of international Harvard students blocked by US judge
Trump targeted Harvard's foreign student visas amid disputeHarvard claims retaliation for resisting governance controlJudge blocks directive pending further litigationBy Nate Raymond, Steve Gorman and Daniel Wiessner BOSTON, June 5 (Reuters) - A federal judge in Boston on Thursday tempora...Reuters
Fri, Jun 6
NFL-Four-time league MVP Rodgers lands with Steelers after long free agency
NEW YORK, June 5 (Reuters) - Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team said on Thursday, ending several weeks of speculation over the four-time NFL MVP's future after splitting from the New York Jets.The 41-year-old played 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers, ...Reuters
Fri, Jun 6
CORRECTED-OpenAI to fight order in New York Times suit that it not delete user chat data
June 5 (Reuters) - OpenAI said on Thursday it is challenging a court order that it retain consumer ChatGPT and API customer data indefinitely in a lawsuit brought against it by The New York Times NYT.N.Reuters
Fri, Jun 6
PRESS DIGEST-British Business - June 6
June 6 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. The Times- Fintech firm Wise WISEa.L plans to shift its primary listing to New York, citing deeper capital markets and faste...Reuters
Fri, Jun 6
REFILE-Netflix 'Tudum' fan event reflects studio investment in global streaming
By Danielle BroadwayLOS ANGELES, June 5 (Reuters) - Netflix NFLX.O continues to add more live content for viewers hungry for real-time entertainment, including the Tyson vs. Paul boxing match, National Football League games and, most recently, the "Tudum" live fan event that showcased upcomi...Reuters
Fri, Jun 6
Cyberark Software Announces Pricing Of Upsized Private Offering Of $1.1 Billion Of 0.00% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2030
June 5 (Reuters) - Cyberark Software Ltd CYBG.F:CYBERARK SOFTWARE LTD. ANNOUNCES PRICING OF UPSIZED PRIVATE OFFERING OF $1.1 BILLION OF 0.00% CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE 2030Reuters
Fri, Jun 6
