Ukraine's parliamentary website on Thursday registered a draft resolution on the exit from the central bank of governor Yakiv Smoliy, who unexpectedly resigned on Wednesday citing political pressure.
The rouble strengthened on Thursday, bouncing back from a five-week low as markets reopened after Russians voted in favour of changes that would allow President Vladimir Putin to remain in the Kremlin until 2036.
The end of the coronavirus lockdown in Spain failed to bring a surge in employment as government data showed that the 900,000 jobs lost at the peak of the pandemic had not been regained.
Indonesian stocks and currency moved in opposite directions on Thursday as rate cut bets rose, while the Philippines led a rally in broader Asian shares on hopes of a coronavirus vaccine.
China stocks rallied on Thursday, with the blue-chip index closing at its highest in two-and-a-half years, boosted by Beijing's decision to spend more to prop up the economy.
Indonesian stocks and currency moved in opposite directions on Thursday as rate cut bets rose, while the Philippines led a rally in broader Asian shares on hopes of a coronavirus vaccine.
Thailand is considering introducing new economic measures to boost consumption and help businesses and debtors cope with the impact of the coronavirus outbreak, a deputy prime minister said on Thursday.
The number of people in Spain registering as jobless rose by 0.13% in June from a month earlier, or by 5,017 people, leaving 3.86 million people out of work as the coronavirus lockdown was lifted, data from the Labour Ministry showed on Thursday.
Italian insurer Unipol, a top 10 investor in Mediobanca, said it opposed a proposal by an activist investor to distribute the investment bank's stake in insurance group Generali among its shareholders.
(RTTNews) - Ryanair Group (RYA.L, RYAAY) recorded traffic of 0.4 million guests for the month of June, down 97% from prior year. The Group noted that COVID-19 airspace closures continue to impact traffic. The Group operated just over 2,800 scheduled flights in June. Of these 95%
Premier Oil said on Thursday it will not acquire the additional 25% interest in the Tolmount gas project from South Korea's Dana Petroleum, while its creditors approved the acquisition of BP's North Sea assets under the amended terms.
Asian stocks hovered near four-month highs on Thursday on hopes of a vaccine for COVID-19 while copper prices jumped to a more than six-month peak on a better global outlook and supply fears in top producer Chile.
New Zealand's government said on Thursday it would halt public funding for the body organising next year's America's Cup pending the outcome of an investigation into "financial and structural matters".
Staved of the travel experience during the coronavirus lockdown? One Taiwanese airport has the solution - a fake itinerary where you check in, go through passport control and security and even board the aircraft. You just never leave.
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe says he does not need any assurances about his future despite the deepening threat of relegation after Wednesday's 4-1 defeat by Newcastle United.
A strain of COVID-19 that has infected more than 300 people in Beijing since early June could have originated in South or Southeast Asia, according to a study by Harvard University researchers.
HONG KONG (Reuters Breakingviews) - One knot is better than two. Ping An founder Ma Mingzhe has given up his role as chief executive but will remain chairman of the $187 billion Chinese insurer. The split is welcome, but quirky governance endures with three other co-CEOs
British engineering company Meggitt on Thursday forecast an about 15% drop in first-half organic revenue as demand from planemakers dried up due to a virtual halt in air travel from restrictions to contain the novel coronavirus.
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