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UK's Harbour Energy named operator of Mexico's Zama oilfield
Dec 31 (Reuters) - Britain's North Sea-focused Harbour Energy HBR.L said on Wednesday it has been named operator of the Zama oil field in Mexico, after project partners Pemex, Grupo Carso GCARSOA1.MX and Talos Energy TALO.N agreed to the appointment. The announcement comes days after Harbour ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Ukraine's DTEK says Russian strikes on Odesa region energy facilities caused damage
KYIV, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Ukraine's leading private energy provider said on Wednesday that Russian overnight strikes on the southern Odesa region targeted two of its energy facilities, causing extensive damage."The damages are significant. Restoring the equipment to working condition will tak...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
China approves major projects and investment plans for 2026 totalling $42 billion
BEIJING, Dec 31 (Reuters) - China's state planner on Wednesday approved major projects and an investment plan for the central government's budget for 2026 that amounts to about 295 billion yuan ($42.21 billion), its latest move in an effort to expand investment and support economic growth.Li...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
EXCLUSIVE-Nvidia sounds out TSMC on new H200 chip order as China demand jumps, sources say
Chinese firms have ordered 2 million H200 chips, say sourcesTheir demand for the chips far exceeds inventory with Nvidia, say sourcesTSMC expected to start work on expanded output in Q2 2026, says source Dec 31 (Reuters) - Nvidia NVDA.O is scrambling to meet strong demand for its H200 artificial ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
UK's Harbour Energy named operator of Mexico's Zama oilfield
Dec 31 (Reuters) - Britain's North Sea-focused Harbour Energy HBR.L said on Wednesday that it has been appointed operator of the Zama oil field in Mexico, days after the company sealed a $3.2 billion deal that will give it entry into the Gulf of Mexico.The company has a 32.22% operating interest...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
PRESS DIGEST-New York Times business news - December 31
Dec 31 (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. -A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a claim by President Donald Trump's administration that it is legally barred from secu...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
BREAKINGVIEWS-Why a US investment in Boeing would make sense
By Pranav Kiran TORONTO, Dec 31 (Reuters Breakingviews) - For Uncle Sam’s foray into state capitalism, the sky’s the limit. President Donald Trump’s administration has cut a string of deals to take stakes in companies key to national security and the supply chain. In 2026, the White House will se...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
BREAKINGVIEWS-Turmoil and tension top best-read views of 2025
By Katrina Hamlin HONG KONG, Dec 31 (Reuters Breakingviews) - It has been a tumultuous year for the world, and for Breakingviews. As they tried to make sense of it all, our readers found themselves with familiar subjects, led by returning President Donald Trump. But there were plenty of other pro...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Trump Mobile delays shipment of gold-colored smartphone, FT reports
Dec 31 (Reuters) - Trump Mobile has pushed back plans to deliver its gold-colored smartphone by year-end, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.Donald Trump’s family business licensed its name to launch a U.S. mobile service and a $499 smartphone, the T1, in June, branding it Trump Mobile. The v...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Chinese AI firm MiniMax, others launch Hong Kong IPOs in year-end rush
Hong Kong IPO proceeds hit highest since 2021AI, chip listings lead 2026 IPO pipelineCornerstones include Alibaba, ADIA in MiniMax offeringBy Yantoultra Ngui and Liam Mo Dec 31 (Reuters) - Chinese AI startup MiniMax Group spearheaded six Hong Kong listings worth HK$16.7 billion ($2.15 billion) la...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
RPT-Four injured, including three children in Russian attack on Odesa, Ukraine says
Dec 31 (Reuters) - Russia launched an overnight drone attack on Ukraine’s Odesa region, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure and injuring four people, including three children, regional authorities said on Wednesday.Odesa, a major Black Sea port, has been repeatedly targeted by Russian ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
US DOJ to review 5.2 million pages of Epstein files, document shows
Dec 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department revealed it has 5.2 million pages of Epstein files left to review and needs 400 lawyers from four different department offices to help with the process through late January, according to a government document reviewed by Reuters on Tuesday.This is likel...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Lincoln Gold Appoints Ian Rogers As Interim CEO, Paul Saxton Steps Down
Dec 31 (Reuters) - Lincoln Gold Mining Inc LMG.V:LINCOLN GOLD ANNOUNCES CEO TRANSITIONLINCOLN GOLD MINING INC - APPOINTS IAN ROGERS AS INTERIM CEOLINCOLN GOLD MINING INC - PAUL SAXTON STEPS DOWN AS CEO AND PRESIDENTSource text:Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
China will push more proactive macro policies in 2026, Xi says
BEIJING, Dec 31 (Reuters) - China will implement more proactive macroeconomic policies next year, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday, according to state media. The Chinese economy is expected to achieve about 5% growth for 2025, to about 140 trillion yuan ($20 trillion), Xi said. The country wil...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Trump Mobile delays plan to launch gold-coloured smartphone this year, FT reports
Dec 31 (Reuters) - Trump Mobile, the phone company launched by the Trump Organization, has delayed plans to ship its gold-coloured smartphone by the end of this year, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.Reuters could not immediately verify the report.Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal
BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Thailand released 18 Cambodian soldiers on Wednesday under an renewed ceasefire agreed by the two countries at the weekend, authorities from both countries said, easing tensions after weeks of deadly border clashes.The Southeast Asian neighbours agreed to halt ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Russia's Gerasimov says Putin ordered Ukraine buffer zone expansion in 2026
Dec 31 (Reuters) - Russia’s top general said its forces were pressing forward in northeastern Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin had ordered expansion of territory Moscow calls a buffer zone there in 2026, Russian news agencies said on Wednesday.Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov said Put...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
