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South Korea presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung pledges chip tax credit
SEOUL, April 28 (Reuters) - South Korea's Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung pledged in a Facebook post on Monday to bring in a production tax credit of up to 10% for semiconductors manufactured and sold domestically, if he is elected. Lee is the frontrunner in opinion polls t...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
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Australian stock exchange operator to reassess M&A rules amid James Hardie backlash
April 28 (Reuters) - The Australian stock exchange operator ASX ASX.AX said on Sunday that it had initiated a process for its rules regarding shareholder approvals for mergers and acquisitions.The ASX's decision to review its listing process came a day ahead of fibre-cement maker James Hardie JH...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
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In Australian election race, Trump 'chaos' is making a conservative vote risky
Trump's impact boosts Albanese's Labor Party prospectsTrump policies encourage voters to stick with status quoLiberal Party leader Dutton distances himself from Trump after earlier referencesBy Kirsty Needham SYDNEY, April 28 (Reuters) - In the well-heeled Sydney beachside suburb of Bondi...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Economic Indicator
Amid Trump tariffs, China's trade and economy tsar steps into spotlight
Vice Premier He Lifeng is longtime confidant of Xi JinpingHe initially underwhelmed foreign investors, but has gained confidence and experienceHe described as ideological proponent of state-led growthU.S. has so far insisted it will only negotiate on tariffs with XiBy Laurie Chen, Michael Martina ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Economic Indicator
Australian Dollar loses ground due to rising expectations of RBA’s rate cut in May
The Australian Dollar (AUD) extends loses for the second successive session on Monday. The AUD/USD pair is under pressure as the US Dollar (USD) strengthens amid signs of easing tensions between the US and China.
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Mon, Apr 28
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Multiple injuries reported in Florida boat crash, local officials tell media
April 27 (Reuters) - Multiple injuries were reported in Florida's Clearwater city after a boat crash near the city's Memorial Causeway Bridge on Sunday evening, local officials told media.The City of Clearwater said police and fire services were at the scene, according to an ABC News affilia...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Technical Analysis
Japan’s Top FX Diplomat Mimura: US side did not touch upon exchange-rate targets in talks
Atsushi Mimura, Japan’s Vice Finance Minister for International Affairs and top foreign exchange official, said early Monday that it is “completely untrue about the media report that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a stronger Yen is preferable.”
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Mon, Apr 28
Commodities
Pacific Edge Says Will Not Seek Re-Coverage Of Cxbladder Detect
April 28 (Reuters) - Pacific Edge Ltd PEB.NZ:WILL NOT SEEK RE-COVERAGE OF CXBLADDER DETECT AS NO NEW EVIDENCE HAS BEEN PUBLISHED THAT CAN BE SUBMITTED FOR RECONSIDERATIONFOR CXBLADDER TRIAGE PLUS, WILL CONTINUE TO DEVELOP, PUBLISH AND SUBMIT RECONSIDERATION REQUESTReuters
Mon, Apr 28
Commodities
Alkane Resources Says Co & Mandalay Merge To Create Gold & Antimony Producer
April 28 (Reuters) - Alkane Resources ALK.AX:ALKANE & MANDALAY MERGE TO CREATE GOLD & ANTIMONY PRODUCERIMPLIED MARKET CAPITALIZATION OF COMBINED COMPANY IS ESTIMATED AT A$1,013 MILLIONALKANE WILL ACQUIRE ALL ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING COMMON SHARES OF MANDALAY IN PLAN OF ARRANGEMENTMANDALAY SHA...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
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New York probes reported counter-protest assaults during Israeli official's visit
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on Sunday that police were investigating a series of incidents that have erupted from clashing pro-Palestinian protests and pro-Israeli counter-protests, including the reported assault on Thursday of two women ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Stocks
Australia's Alkane Resources jumps on merger with Canada's Mandalay Resources
** Shares of Australian gold miner Alkane Resources ALK.AX rise 2% to A$0.765** ALK says co will acquire Canada's Mandalay Resources MND.TO in an all-share deal valued at A$559.1 million ($357.26 million)** Says merged entity will have an implied market capitalisation of A$1.01 billion ** Stock ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Stocks
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares edge up; dollar at mercy of US trade whims
Asian stock markets: https://tmsnrt.rs/2zpUAr4Nikkei edges up, but Wall St futures easeLittle clarity as yet on US trade talks Mega-cap earnings, US jobs and GDP data all loomBy Wayne Cole SYDNEY, April 28 (Reuters) - Asian share markets and the dollar made a cautious start on Monday as confusion...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Stocks
Toyota Industries shares poised to surge on potential buyout
TOKYO, April 28 (Reuters) - Shares of Toyota Industries 6201.T were set to surge on Monday after Japanese automaker Toyota 7203.T said over the weekend it was exploring the possibility of investing in a potential buyout of the key parts supplier.Toyota Industries shares remained untraded with a glut...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
