China’s LandSpace targets $1 billion IPO in reusable rocket tech push
BEIJING, Dec 31 (Reuters) – China’s rocket startup LandSpace plans to raise 7.5 billion yuan ($1.07 billion) in…
“Zootopia 2” breaks record to become top-grossing Disney animation film
Dec 31 (Reuters) – Walt Disney Animation Studios’ (DIS.N), opens new tab “Zootopia 2” surpassed 2019’s “Frozen 2”…
China issues guidance to boost grid investment, absorb more new energy power
BEIJING, Dec 31 (Reuters) – China will boost investment in its power grid to build a system that…
China’s Xi promises more proactive macro policies in 2026
Item 1 of 3 People stand at an observation deck with a view on office buildings of Beijing’s…
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…
Nigeria’s central bank sees 2026 growth at 4.49%, inflation easing to 12.94%
ABUJA, Dec 30 (Reuters) – Nigeria’s central bank forecasts 4.49% economic growth and inflation easing to an average…
Poland urges Brussels to probe TikTok over AI-generated content
TikTok profile promoting EU exit for Poland gains traction, then disappearsTikTok removed content violating its rules, spokesperson saysEU’s…
Tax breaks help Russian oil exporters stay afloat as discounts deepen
MOSCOW, Dec 30 (Reuters) – Discounts on Russian oil at export terminals have once again approached historic highs,…
Gaza humanitarian deterioration of serious concern, say UK, Canada, France and others
LONDON, Dec 30 (Reuters) – The humanitarian situation in Gaza has worsened again and is of serious concern,…
Iran’s government offers dialogue as protests spread to universities
Item 1 of 5 People walk through a local market as the value of the Iranian rial drops,…
Exclusive: Soy trading firms to abandon Amazon protection pact in Brazil
ADM, Bunge, Cargill, Cofco signed 2006 agreement to protect Brazil’s Amazon forest with soy farming moratoriumMato Grosso law…
South African rand steady in thin holiday trade
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 30 (Reuters) – The South African rand was steady in thin year-end trade on Tuesday, holding…