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”…
US jobless claims slide to cap a bumpy year for job market
Jobless claims drop unexpectedly, lowest since NovemberContinuing claims ease but remain higher than last yearFed debates rate cuts…
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…
US FDA approves Vanda Pharmaceuticals’ motion sickness drug
Dec 30 (Reuters) – Vanda Pharmaceuticals (VNDA.O), opens new tab said on Tuesday its drug for the prevention…
China’s factory activity expected to shrink for ninth month: Reuters poll
BEIJING, Dec 30 (Reuters) – China’s factory activity likely shrank for a ninth month in December, as policymakers…
Musk’s xAI buys third building to expand AI compute power
Dec 30 (Reuters) – Elon Musk said on Tuesday his artificial intelligence startup xAI has bought a third…
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,…
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…
Colombia hikes 2026 minimum wage up nearly 23%
BOGOTA, Dec 29 (Reuters) – Colombia’s government will raise the country’s minimum wage to 1.75 million pesos per…