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First phase of US tariff talks 'smooth', Taiwan president says
TAIPEI, April 14 (Reuters) - Taiwan's first phase of tariff talks with the United States went "smoothly" and the government hopes to take this challenge as an opportunity to promote a new Taiwan-plus-the-United States layout for trade, President Lai Ching-te said on Monday.Major semicond...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
McGill's Cross backs UK captive opportunity
By Rebecca DelaneyApril 14 - (The Insurer) - McGill and Partners would consider applying for a UK captive management licence provided the proposed regulatory regime is proportionate and cost-effective enough to repatriate vehicles from other European domiciles, founding partner Stephen Cross told Th...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
McKenzie Intelligence Services CEO calls for NOAA dataset paywall amid industry concern at Trump cuts
By Henry Gale April 2 - (The Insurer) - Weather data from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) should go behind a paywall for commercial use, the CEO of geospatial intelligence provider McKenzie Intelligence Services (MIS) told The Insurer.Since the start of the second ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Catastrophe bond ETF navigates trading without lead market maker
By Henry GaleApril 9 - (The Insurer) - A new $6 million exchange-traded fund (ETF) for catastrophe bonds was launched without a lead market maker due to trading firms' limited experience with the asset class and challenges in hedging catastrophe bond risk, the fund's investment adviser told ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
UK's Distil to relaunch vodka brand in US
April 14 (Reuters) - RedLeg Spiced Rum maker Distil DISD.L said on Monday it was relaunching its Blavod Black Vodka in the U.S., adding that the current tariff levels were manageable, and if they were lifted in the future, it would positively impact their supply chain.Distil, which owns premium drin...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
PRESS DIGEST-New York Times business news - April 14
April 14 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.- U.S. President Donald Trump signaled on Sunday that he would pursue new tariffs on the powerful computer chips inside smartphone...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Russia's attacks spark petrol station fire, injure several in Ukraine, officials say
April 14 (Reuters) - Overnight attacks by Russia sparked a fire at a petrol station in Zaporizhzhia, injured at least eight people and damaged houses across the southeastern part of Ukraine, regional officials said on Monday.No one was injured in the petrol station fire that followed a drone attack ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Indonesia to offer to increase U.S. imports to help trade talks, official says
JAKARTA, April 14 (Reuters) - Indonesia will offer to buy U.S. goods worth $18 billion to $19 billion as it seeks negotiations over planned U.S. tariffs, the secretary to the chief economic minister said on Monday.The country may also propose that state firms invest in U.S. oil, gas, and information...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Ashmore's quarterly managed assets dip 5% on institutional redemptions
April 14 (Reuters) - Emerging markets-focused asset manager Ashmore ASHM.L said on Monday that its third-quarter managed assets dipped 5% sequentially due to some large institutional clients redeeming their holdings near the end of the period.Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
EU foreign policy chief urges 'maximum pressure' on Russia over Ukraine war
LUXEMBOURG, April 14 (Reuters) - EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called on Monday for "maximum pressure" on Russia to end its war in Ukraine, a day after a missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy that killed 34 people, according to officials. "I think we have to put the pres...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Noboa notches election win in Ecuador, but rival vows to seek recount
Incumbent Noboa declared official winnerLeftist Gonzalez demands recount, despite one million vote gapOAS says Noboa win tallies with their observations during votingBy Alexandra Valencia QUITO, April 14 (Reuters) - Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa and the country's electoral authority said ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
TSMC first-quarter profit likely soared but Trump policies cloud outlook
TAIPEI, April 14 (Reuters) - TSMC 2330.TW, the main global producer of advanced chips used in artificial intelligence applications, is set to report a 54% leap in first-quarter profit on Thursday, though is also likely to flag risk from trade policies of U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Mon, Apr 14
Soccer-Newcastle dedicate win over Man United to ailing Howe
April 14 (Reuters) - Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes dedicated their 4-1 Premier League victory over Manchester United to manager Eddie Howe after he missed Sunday's game due to illness.Howe, 47, was hospitalized on Friday after feeling unwell for a number of days and was not on the tou...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Vallourec In Talks With Aldebaran To Sell Serimax For €79 Million
April 14 (Reuters) - Vallourec SA VLLP.PA:VALLOUREC IN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATIONS TO SELL SERIMAX, ITS SUBSIDIARY SPECIALIZING IN WELDING SOLUTIONS, FOR EUR 79 MILLIONSALE COMPLETION EXPECTED IN NEXT FEW MONTHS SUBJECT TO APPROVALSHAS ENTERED INTO EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATIONS WITH ALDEBARAN, A FRENCH INVESTME...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
EXPLAINER-What you need to know about investigations faced by South Korea's former president Yoon
SEOUL, April 14 (Reuters) - Since South Korea's Constitutional Court ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol this month, he has lost presidential immunity and is vulnerable to additional charges on top of an ongoing criminal trial concerning his martial law declaration on December 3.Yoon is on trial over...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Holcim spin-off of North American business planned for June
ZURICH, April 14 (Reuters) - The planned spin-off of Holcim's HOLN.S North American business should take place in June, subject to the approval of shareholders at its May 14 annual general meeting, the Swiss building materials company said on Monday.The business will be completely spun off to it...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Switzerland's Sandoz files antitrust lawsuit against Amgen in US
April 14 (Reuters) - Swiss generic drug manufacturer Sandoz SDZ.S said on Monday it had filed an antitrust lawsuit in the U.S. against Amgen AMGN.O for entrenching the dominant market position of its blockbuster medicine, Enbrel (etanercept).Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Umeme Says As Per Deal Between Co & Uganda, Co Declared Dispute In Respect Of Buy Out Amount Payable To Co
April 14 (Reuters) - UMEME Ltd UMEME.UG:UMEME- PARTIES SHALL ATTEMPT TO SETTLE DISPUTE WITHIN 30 DAYS COMMENCING FROM THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL.UMEME - AS PER AGREEMENT ENTERED BETWEEN CO & GOVERNMENT OF UGANDA, CO FORMALLY DECLARED DISPUTE IN RESPECT OF BUY OUT AMOUNT PAYABLE TO COReuters
Mon, Apr 14
