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Analysis-Hong Kong IPO pipeline set to suffer amid Beijing's scrutiny of 'red-chip' listings
HONG KONG, March 18 (Reuters) - Beijing's tightened scrutiny of plans by Chinese companies incorporated outside mainland China to list in Hong Kong could have a significant impact on the city's rich I...
Thomson Reuters Mar 18, 2026
KKR to invest up to $310 million in India e-bus deal
March 18 (Reuters) - U.S. private equity firm KKR will invest up to $310 million through a partnership with Indian electric commercial vehicle maker PMI Electro Mobility Solutions and its e-bus platfo...
Thomson Reuters Mar 18, 2026
Tencent pledges higher AI investment in 2026 after chip curbs hit capex plans
BEIJING/SINGAPORE, March 18 (Reuters) - Tencent Holdings said on Wednesday it plans to increase investment in artificial intelligence this year, including developing proprietary models, after acknowle...
Thomson Reuters Mar 18, 2026
Hong Kong's December-February unemployment falls to 3.8%
HONG KONG, March 18 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in the December to February, from 3.9% in the previous three-month period, the government said on Wednesd...
Thomson Reuters Mar 18, 2026
European shares extend gains as oil retreats; Fed decision in focus
March 18 (Reuters) - European shares extended their rebound on Wednesday as retreating crude prices boosted sentiment, while investors also awaited an interest rate decision from the U.S. Federal Rese...
Thomson Reuters Mar 18, 2026
Thai pension fund needs reform, hits risk limit on selloff
By Panu Wongcha-um BANGKOK, 18 (Reuters) - Thailand's $88 billion pension fund urgently needs to reform governance and diversify its investments, two of the fund's executives told Reuters, after a rec...
Thomson Reuters Mar 18, 2026
South African inflation hits central bank target but Iran war impact looms
By Anathi Madubela JOHANNESBURG, March 18 (Reuters) - South Africa's annual inflation eased in February, falling to the central bank's target of 3%, but analysts said the slowdown could be temporary a...
Thomson Reuters Mar 18, 2026
Samsung Elec and AMD sign MoU on AI memory, explore foundry partnership
SEOUL, March 18 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) signed a memorandum of understanding to expand their strategic partnership on memory chip supplies for artificial intel...
Thomson Reuters Mar 18, 2026
BHP's new CEO seeks to firm ties in a rapidly changing world
MELBOURNE, March 18 (Reuters) - BHP's new CEO Brandon Craig takes the reins at the world's largest listed miner as competition heats up for copper, geopolitical tensions escalate and relations with to...
Thomson Reuters Mar 18, 2026
Alibaba's AI strategy shift comes into focus with big bets on agents
By Casey Hall SHANGHAI, March 18 (Reuters) - Alibaba is sharpening its artificial intelligence strategy by focusing on agents that connect the many businesses under its sprawling corporate umbrella. I...
Thomson Reuters Mar 18, 2026



