FACTBOX-Cricket-T20 World Cup 2024: dates, past winners and prize money
(Reuters) - The following outlines the schedule, venues and prize money for the 2024 T20 World Cup in the United…
Cricket-Australia chase a rare treble, cricket eyes toehold in US market
(Reuters) - Australia will be aiming to become the first team to possess all three of cricket's global titles at…
Olympics-IBA to offer prize money to all boxing medallists at Paris Games
(Reuters) -The International Boxing Association (IBA) will offer prize money to all those who become Olympic champions and medallists at…
Boxing-Usyk set for Fury rematch in December
(Reuters) - Undisputed heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk and British heavyweight Tyson Fury will meet on Dec. 21 in Riyadh,…
Ringgit opens easier vs US$, firmer vs major currencies
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar due to the strengthening of the US dollar index but rose…
Union at Samsung Electronics in South Korea to take strike action
SEOUL: Samsung Electronics' union in South Korea has declared it will start taking strike action, including advising members as an initial…
Australia inflation quickens to 5-month high, sounding rate alarm
SYDNEY: Australian consumer price inflation unexpectedly picked up to a five-month high in April due in part to increases in petrol,…
Bursa Malaysia slumps as US inflation report stokes rate fears
KUALA LUMPUR: The selling on Bursa Malaysia accelerated alongside declines across global markets as US consumer data sparked a surge…
China’s state banks step in to support as yuan weakens to six-month low, sources say
BEIJING/SHANGHAI: China's major state-owned banks were acquiring U.S. dollars in the offshore foreign exchange market before selling them in the…