Jan 4 (Reuters) – When Sony Corp Group (6758.T) teases “Gran Turismo,” its long-awaited adrenaline-fueled film adaptation of Sony PlayStation’s hit car-racing franchise at the CES 2023 technology trade show this week, it will really be showing off its new identity as a content-driven company. […]

BEIJING, Nov 4 (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the first G7 leader to visit China since the COVID pandemic began, warning of the ease with which mutual political trust can be destroyed. Scholz’s one-day visit is […]

TOKYO, Oct 26 (Reuters) – The United States, Japan and South Korea warned on Wednesday that an “unparalleled” scale of response would be warranted if North Korea conducts a seventh nuclear bomb test. Washington and its allies believe North Korea could be about to resume […]

SEOUL, Oct 5 (Reuters) – South Korea and the U.S. military conducted missile drills in response to North Korea’s launch of a ballistic missile over Japan, as Washington condemned Pyongyang’s longest-range test as “dangerous and reckless.” Nuclear-armed North Korea test-fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) […]

TOKYO, Sept 29 (Reuters) – A Japanese health ministry panel on Thursday recommended revising the nation’s drug laws to allow for the importation and use of medicinal marijuana products. The recommendation was based on meeting medical needs and to harmonise Japan with international standards, the […]

TAIPEI, Aug 9 (Reuters) – Taiwan’s foreign minister said on Tuesday that China was using the military drills it launched in protest against U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit as a game-plan to prepare for an invasion of the self-ruled island. Joseph Wu, who offered […]

Banks have biggest percent gain in 18 months Citigroup jumps after results S&P, Dow end five-day losing streaks Retail sales beats estimates Indexes up: Dow 2.15%, S&P 1.92%, Nasdaq 1.79% NEW YORK, July 15 (Reuters) – U.S. stocks closed sharply higher on Friday, ending several […]

China’s Q2 GDP shrinks from Q1, Y/Y growth slows sharply Widespread COVID lockdowns hammer industrial activity, demand June shows bounce in activity, but global risks darken outlook Fresh COVID flare-ups, Ukraine War, global rate hikes heap pressure Analysts expect full year GDP growth to lag […]

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) looks at his notes as another Democrat senator speaks to reporters following the Senate Democrats weekly policy lunch at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., May 10, 2022. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com […]

North Korean farmers work in a field of a collective farm in South Hwanghae province, September 30, 2011. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register SEOUL, June 19 (Reuters) – North Korea has dispatched medical crews and epidemiological investigators to a […]