Vietnam business hub Ho Chi Minh City to enact social distancing
Vietnam’s business hub Ho Chi Minh City will begin social distancing measures for 15 days starting from May 31 in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, the country’s government said on Sunday.
CANADA STOCKS TSX futures rise as oil prices gain
Futures for Canada’s main stock index rose on Friday as oil prices gained on optimism of a demand recovery, overshadowing concerns about more supply from Iran once sanctions are lifted.
Bitcoin slumps 8% as it heads for bruising monthly drop
BITCOIN SLUMPS 8% AS IT HEADS FOR BRUISING MONTHLY DROP
Analysis: Big oil may get more climate lawsuits after Shell ruling -lawyers, activists
A Dutch court’s decision to force Royal Dutch Shell (RDSa.L) to make deeper, faster cuts to its climate warming emissions on the basis of human rights could set a precedent, especially in European countries, according to lawyers and activists.
Wall St Week Ahead Betting against volatile stock market makes comeback as summer nears
Some investors are revisiting a popular trade that has largely been out of favor since last year’s market tumble: betting against stock market turbulence.
We’re TotalEnergies: French oil major gets green rebrand
Oil and gas group Total (TOTF.PA) won more than 90% backing for its climate plan to gradually reduce its emissions on Friday, when shareholders also voted overwhelmingly in favour of its rebrand as TotalEnergies to mark its shift to renewable energy.
Solid Asia sets global stocks on extended rally, U.S. stimulus in focus
A rally in Asia put global equities on track for a seventh day of gains on Friday as investors bet the U.S. will lead the world out of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the focus turning to a multi-trillion dollar spending boost by the Biden administration.
Microsoft says group behind SolarWinds hack now targeting government agencies, NGOs
The group behind the SolarWinds (SWI.N) cyber attack identified late last year is now targeting government agencies, think tanks, consultants, and non-governmental organizations, Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) said on Thursday.
Explainer: How will China’s latest oil probe affect the world’s biggest crude importer?
This year China’s government has been gradually ramping up scrutiny of its sprawling oil industry, reinforcing its authority with new taxes on refined products while investigating crude imports by state energy giants and independent refiners.
Reuters interview with ECB board member Schnabel
Reuters interview with Isabel Schnabel, a member of the European Central Bank’s Executive Board.
