Thailand to pursue new policies to boost and protect digital economy
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand is pursuing new digital policies to handle emerging security threats including the impacts of U.S.-China rivalry on the economy and technology, its prime minister said on Friday. “We will accelerate policies so that the digital economy…
Analysis-After Trump, German political crisis engulfs industry
By John O’Donnell, Tom Sims and Christoph Steitz FRANKFURT/BERLIN (Reuters) – A political crisis at home threatens further pain for Germany’s car, banking and energy industries, as they grapple with an increasingly hostile world following the election of Donald Trump…
Japan’s political kingmaker says Trump policies may weaken yen
TOKYO (Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s economic and policies could further weaken the yen’s value against the U.S. dollar, the head of an opposition party that Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba needs to stay in power said on Friday….
No winners in trade wars, says Chinese envoy, as U.S. confrontation looms
By Liz Lee, Laurie Chen, Ryan Woo BEIJING (Reuters) -There are no winners in tariff or trade wars, nor in wars over science and technology or industry, said China’s top envoy to the United States, as Donald Trump’s presidential election…
Sony posts 73% jump in Q2 profit, keeps outlook
TOKYO (Reuters) -Sony reported on Friday a 73% rise in group operating profit in the July-September quarter, buoyed by strong sales in its game and network business. Sony (NYSE:SONY), whose businesses includes music, movies, games and chips, maintained its profit…
Ireland’s fiscal fortunes suddenly tied to Trump’s economic agenda
By Padraic Halpin DUBLIN (Reuters) – The unique exposure of Ireland’s low-tax business model to the United States could place its public finances at significant risk under a Donald Trump presidency – if he follows through on pre-election promises. Trump…