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Japanese Singer’s Performance Abruptly Canceled in Shanghai

A Japanese singer was forced to stop her performance in Shanghai on Friday as the fallout from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan continues to sour ties between Asia’s two largest economies.

A Japanese singer was forced to stop her performance in Shanghai on Friday as the fallout from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan continues to sour ties between Asia’s two largest economies.
Bloomberg Markets • Nov 29, 9:21 AM
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Japanese Singer’s Show Cut Short in Shanghai Amid China Tensions

A Japanese singer was forced to stop her performance in Shanghai on Friday as the fallout from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan continues to sour ties between Asia’s two largest economies.

A Japanese singer was forced to stop her performance in Shanghai on Friday as the fallout from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan continues to sour ties between Asia’s two largest economies.
Bloomberg Markets • Nov 29, 9:21 AM
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South Africa’s ‘Everything Rally’ Hinges on Economic Promises

The searing rally across South African assets this year risks running out of steam unless economic growth picks up enough to make a dent in the nation’s sky-high unemployment rate.

The searing rally across South African assets this year risks running out of steam unless economic growth picks up enough to make a dent in the nation’s sky-high unemployment rate.
Bloomberg Markets • Nov 29, 9:00 AM
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China to Inspect High-Rise Blocks for Risks After Hong Kong Fire

The Chinese government will inspect fire risks in high-rise buildings after the deadly blaze in Hong Kong earlier this week, according to a statement posted Saturday on the Ministry of Emergency Management’s website.

The Chinese government will inspect fire risks in high-rise buildings after the deadly blaze in Hong Kong earlier this week, according to a statement posted Saturday on the Ministry of Emergency Management’s website.
Bloomberg Markets • Nov 29, 8:44 AM
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Kyiv Hammered by Russian Strikes as Negotiators Head to US

Russia unleashed an air barrage on Ukraine’s capital overnight, killing at least three people and causing widespread power outages, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s negotiating team heads to the US for talks aimed at bringing an end to the war.

Russia unleashed an air barrage on Ukraine’s capital overnight, killing at least three people and causing widespread power outages, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s negotiating team heads to the US for talks aimed at bringing an end to the war.
Bloomberg Politics • Nov 29, 8:21 AM
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Russia, Ukraine Trade Strikes Amid Stepped-Up US Peace Efforts

Russia and Ukraine traded air strikes overnight with a missile barrage directed at Kyiv while a Russian oil refinery was set on fire, as the US ramps up pressure to secure a peace deal in the almost four-year-old war.

Russia and Ukraine traded air strikes overnight with a missile barrage directed at Kyiv while a Russian oil refinery was set on fire, as the US ramps up pressure to secure a peace deal in the almost four-year-old war.
Bloomberg Politics • Nov 29, 8:21 AM
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Russia Hammers Kyiv With Missiles as Ukraine Hits Oil Facilities

Russian forces strafed Ukraine’s capital with a major missile barrage overnight, killing at least three people and causing widespread power outages, as the US ramps up pressure on President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to agree to concessions in the almost four-year-old war.

Russian forces strafed Ukraine’s capital with a major missile barrage overnight, killing at least three people and causing widespread power outages, as the US ramps up pressure on President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to agree to concessions in the almost four-year-old war.
Bloomberg Politics • Nov 29, 8:21 AM
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Kyiv Hammered by Russian Airstrikes as Peace Team Heads to US

Russia unleashed an air barrage on Ukraine’s capital overnight, killing at least three people and causing widespread power outages, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s negotiating team heads to the US for talks aimed at bringing an end to the war.

Russia unleashed an air barrage on Ukraine’s capital overnight, killing at least three people and causing widespread power outages, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s negotiating team heads to the US for talks aimed at bringing an end to the war.
Bloomberg Politics • Nov 29, 8:21 AM
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Relief Turns to Anger as UK Hotels, Pubs Feel Budget Pain Again

When Rachel Reeves told Parliament her budget would help struggling hospitality businesses with “the lowest tax rates since 1991,” UK pub owners and hoteliers breathed a sigh of relief.

When Rachel Reeves told Parliament her budget would help struggling hospitality businesses with “the lowest tax rates since 1991,” UK pub owners and hoteliers breathed a sigh of relief. Now that the fine print of changes to business rates — a property tax — has emerged, they’re crying foul.
Bloomberg Markets • Nov 29, 7:45 AM
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Malaysia Energy Hub Tied to King Eyes $35 Billion in Investments

The developer of an energy project linked to Malaysia’s king, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, says it could attract 144 billion ringgit ($35 billion) worth of investment from global investors in the long term and help support the nation’s economy.

The developer of an energy project linked to Malaysia’s king, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, says it could attract 144 billion ringgit ($35 billion) worth of investment from global investors in the long term and help support the nation’s economy.
Bloomberg Markets • Nov 29, 7:39 AM
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Cyclone Ditwah Kills 123 in Sri Lanka’s Worst Flood in 20 Years

Cyclone Ditwah has killed 123 people across Sri Lanka, with another 130 missing, according to AFP, as torrential rains caused the country’s worst flooding in over two decades.

Cyclone Ditwah has killed 123 people across Sri Lanka, with another 130 missing, according to AFP, as torrential rains caused the country’s worst flooding in over two decades.
Bloomberg Markets • Nov 29, 7:37 AM
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Cyclone Kills 132 in Sri Lanka’s Worst Flood for 20 Years

Cyclone Ditwah killed 132 people across Sri Lanka, with another 176 missing, according to the Disaster Management Centre, as torrential rains caused the country’s worst flooding in over two decades.

Cyclone Ditwah killed 132 people across Sri Lanka, with another 176 missing, according to the Disaster Management Centre, as torrential rains caused the country’s worst flooding in over two decades.
Bloomberg Markets • Nov 29, 7:37 AM
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Sygnia CEO Wierzycka on Unlocking Africa's Youth Potential

Across much of Africa, creating enough jobs for a rapidly growing population remains one of the biggest economic challenges.

Across much of Africa, creating enough jobs for a rapidly growing population remains one of the biggest economic challenges. As policymakers and investors look for ways to drive growth and opportunity, the focus is turning to innovation, infrastructure, and private investment. Magda Wierzycka, the Polish-South African CEO of financial-services firm Sygnia, spoke to Bloomberg TV's Jennifer Zabasajja and she said opportunities in Africa are limitless. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Markets • Nov 29, 7:03 AM
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EDF Wants Builders to Cooperate to Curb New French Reactor Costs

Electricite de France SA is seeking to convince France’s largest construction firms to work together on new nuclear reactors as the state-owned utility tries to contain project costs.

Electricite de France SA is seeking to convince France’s largest construction firms to work together on new nuclear reactors as the state-owned utility tries to contain project costs.
Bloomberg Markets • Nov 29, 6:00 AM
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Starmer Girds for Six-Month Fight to Save His Premiership

Keir Starmer has six months to prove his mettle to his party amid swirling doubts within the governing Labour Party that he can reverse plunging public confidence in his UK administration.

Keir Starmer has six months to prove his mettle to his party amid swirling doubts within the governing Labour Party that he can reverse plunging public confidence in his UK administration.
Bloomberg Markets • Nov 29, 6:00 AM