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…
Oil prices retreat slightly; investors wary of Russia–Ukraine tensions
Dec 30 (Reuters) – Oil prices retreated a touch early on Tuesday after rising more than 2% in…
European shares close at fresh record high as Novo Nordisk drives healthcare boost
Euro zone equity volatility at over a year-lowHealthcare stocks top gainers after Novo Nordisk boostBasic resources gain on…
Explainer: Why the Dutch pension fund reform matters for markets
Big group of Dutch pension funds move to new system on Jan 1New system drops benefit guarantees, allows…
Hong Kong expects 3.2% growth this year, seeks to maintain momentum
SHANGHAI, Dec 28 (Reuters) – Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan raised his 2025 economic growth forecast to…
EU plans stricter controls on plastic imports to help struggling recyclers
BRUSSELS, Dec 23 (Reuters) – The European Union will introduce stricter rules for imports of plastics, the European…
China eases IPO rules for firms developing reusable rockets
New guidelines exempt firms from some financial requirementsCompanies will need to meet reusable rocket tech milestonesBeijing seeking to…
Ben Affleck’s Teen Child, Fin, Looks Like Their Dad As They Channel The Actor’s Style During Rare Outing
Ben Affleck’s 16-year-old child, Fin Affleck, mirrored their dad’s classic fall style during a recent outing with their mom, Jennifer…
BoE to prioritise AI, DLT and quantum computing in tech strategy
The Bank of England (BoE) intends to prioritise AI, DLT, and quantum computing as the three “cross-cutting technologies”…
BoE to prioiritise AI, DLT and quantum computing in tech strategy
The Bank of England (BoE) intends to prioritise AI, DLT, and quantum computing as the three “cross-cutting technologies”…
More than half of Brits now use mobile wallets
A cash usage continues to dwindle, more than half of Brits now use mobile wallets for online and…