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Thai PM hospitalised with fever following Cambodia trip
BANGKOK, April 25 (Reuters) - Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been admitted to hospital with a high fever after returning from a two-day visit to Cambodia, a government official said on Friday. Shortly after returning from Cambodia, she began experiencing symptoms and went to see a do...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum ‘Heating Up’ – Address Activity Jumps Nearly 10% In 2 Days
Ethereum demonstrated evidence of new momentum this week as network activity and price action both reversed after a slow stretch. The second-largest cryptocurrency finally broke through a critical price barrier that had constrained its advance for over a week. Related Reading: XRP Price Prognosis: A...NewsBTC
Fri, Apr 25
Commodities
Blue chip-backed Biomas launches first Brazil reforestation project
By Gabriel Araujo SAO PAULO, April 25 (Reuters) - Biomas, a Brazilian reforestation venture backed by several corporate heavyweights, on Friday unveiled its first project, aiming to restore 1,200 hectares (2,965 acres) of Brazil's coastal Atlantic rainforest with over 70 native tree species.T...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Other
Donald Trump Jr to meet South Korea's business leaders during visit next week, Yonhap reports
SEOUL, April 25 (Reuters) - Donald Trump Jr, the eldest son of the U.S. president, will meet South Korean business leaders during his visit on April 30, the Yonhap news agency reported on Friday, citing unidentified sources.Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Forex
INDIA RUPEE-Rupee to ride positive momentum, unlikely to follow Asian peers lower
By Nimesh VoraMUMBAI, April 25 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee is likely to sidestep the regional downtrend on Friday, with support coming from the encouraging intraday reversal seen in the previous session. The 1-month non-deliverable forward indicated that the rupee INR=IN will open slightly high...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Economic Indicator
Malaysia says it is open to negotiate with U.S on reducing trade deficit, non-tariff barriers
KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Reuters) - Malaysia is open to negotiate with the United States on non-tariff barriers and reducing its trade deficit and will explore a bilateral trade agreement, its Trade Ministry said on Friday. Malaysia will explore alternative ways to address U.S concerns and will ensur...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Economic Indicator
USD/CAD holds gains above 1.3850 on optimism over potential US trade deals
USD/CAD recovers its recent losses from the previous session, trading around 1.3870 during the Asian hours on Friday. The pair gains as the US Dollar (USD) strengthens, supported by optimism surrounding potential US trade deals.
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Fri, Apr 25
Other
Alphabet says Waymo may offer robotaxis for personal ownership in future
Comments come as Tesla plans robotaxi rollout in US this yearTesla cars cost about a fifth of Waymo, says MuskWaymo only US firm that runs uncrewed robotaxis and collects faresBy Abhirup Roy and Deborah Mary Sophia SAN FRANCISCO, April 24 (Reuters) - Alphabet's GOOGL.O Waymo self-driving taxi...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Commodities
GRAINS-Soybeans set for weekly gains on expectations of higher demand
Soybeans up 3% this week on expectations non-Chinese demandWheat firms, but gains curbed by improved U.S. weather outlookBy Naveen Thukral SINGAPORE, April 25 (Reuters) - Chicago soybeans rose on Friday, with the market set to end the week on a positive note as hopes for higher non-Chinese demand...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Commodities
Miner Vale's net profit drops 17% on lower iron ore prices
RIO DE JANEIRO/SAO PAULO, April 24 (Reuters) - Brazilian miner Vale VALE3.SA reported a 17% decline in its first-quarter net profit on Thursday, hit by lower iron ore prices despite improved costs. Vale, one of the world's largest iron ore producers, posted a net profit of $1.39 billion for the ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Other
EXCLUSIVE-US Congress Republicans seek $27 billion for Golden Dome in Trump tax bill
Bill aims to supercharge spending on warships, missiles defenseIt also seeks to strengthen US military presence in the Indo-Pacific$29 billion allotted for ships, $11 billion for combat aircraft By Mike Stone WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - Republicans in the U.S. Congress plan to introduce a sw...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Economic Indicator
Japanese Yen struggles to lure buyers despite strong Tokyo CPI print
The Japanese Yen (JPY) edges lower during the Asian session on Friday as hopes for the potential de-escalation of the US-China trade standoff remain supportive of a positive risk tone and temper demand for traditional safe-haven assets.
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Fri, Apr 25
Economic Indicator
Indonesia is putting forward national interest in U.S. tariffs negotiation, minister says
JAKARTA, April 25 (Reuters) - Indonesia is putting forward its national interests in negotiations over U.S. tariffs, its senior economic minister and top negotiator said on Friday.Airlangga Hartarto, the head of delegation, has been in the United States since last week to negotiate U.S. planned tari...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
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US says blast near Yemen UNESCO world heritage site caused by Houthi missile
Houthi-run health ministry says 12 killed in US strike in Sanaa neighborhood on SundayTrump ordered intensification of US strikes on Yemen last monthAdvocates have raised concerns about civilian killingsBy Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said on Thursday a blast ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
