Shocks galore but Asia again unrepresented at end of business

DOHA, Dec 6 (Reuters) – Asia will again not be represented in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, but several upset wins and dynamic displays are leaving many on the continent feeling the gap with the top teams is getting tighter. The first World Cup in the Arab world was also the second fully staged … Read more

Biden and Xi to meet ahead of G20, Musk addresses business forum by candlelight

NUSA DUA, Indonesia, Nov 14 (Reuters) – Chinese leader Xi Jinping will arrive on the Indonesian island of Bali on Monday for a long-awaited meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden ahead of the tension-laden Group of 20 (G20) summit about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The two leaders are expected to discuss the nuclear ambitions of … Read more

Saudi forum expected to draw U.S. business leaders amid tensions

US leaders head for kingdom despite political friction Riyadh strives to diversify its oil-dependent economy Investment levels remain below target For now, the oil windfall is helping the state spur development DUBAI, Oct 23 (Reuters) – A public spat between the United States and Saudi Arabia will not deter top Wall Street executives and U.S. … Read more