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India's economy likely rebounded in April-June amid pandemic risks
India's economy likely rebounded in the April-June quarter from a deep slump last year helped by improved manufacturing and in spite of a devastating second wave of Covid-19 cases
 "India's economy likely rebounded in April-June amid pandemic risks")
S Korean PM backs early return to work for paroled Samsung leader: Report
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum told the Financial Times that he backed calls for Samsung leader Lee Jae-yong to return to managing the global tech firm weeks after being released from prison
 "S Korean PM backs early return to work for paroled Samsung leader: Report")
China's factory activity expands at slower pace in August, services shrink
China's factory activity expanded at a slower pace in August, while the services sector slumped into contraction, as covid-related restrictions and high raw material prices pressure businesses
 "China's factory activity expands at slower pace in August, services shrink")
New Zealand reports first death linked to Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine
An independent Covid-19 vaccine safety monitoring board considered that the woman's death was due to myocarditis, which is known to be a rare side effect of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine
 "New Zealand reports first death linked to Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine")
Afghan crisis: Rockets target US troops as core diplomats fly out of Kabul
The last US troops are due to pull out of Kabul by Tuesday, after they and their allies mounted the biggest air evacuation in history, bringing out 114,000 of their own citizens and Afghans
 "Afghan crisis: Rockets target US troops as core diplomats fly out of Kabul")
China tightens scrutiny on $9.3 trillion fund industry: Report
Fund managers should align their interests more closely with investors, and refrain from hyping their products, Yi Huiman, chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission said
 "China tightens scrutiny on $9.3 trillion fund industry: Report")
New South Korea law likely to test Apple, Google duopoly: Report
The Telecommunications Business Act would mandate giving users a free choice of app payment providers
 "New South Korea law likely to test Apple, Google duopoly: Report")
Oil prices up, off session highs after Ida; OPEC+ looks to boost output
By Jessica Resnick-Ault
 "Oil prices up, off session highs after Ida; OPEC+ looks to boost output")
 "Gold prices fall from near four-week high in step with stronger dollar")
S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record highs as taper fears calm; tech stocks jump
Energy shares track weaker oil prices lower; S&P 500 tracks longest monthly winning streak since 2018
 "S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record highs as taper fears calm; tech stocks jump")
Oil slips as Hurricane Ida weakens, OPEC+ in focus for output increase
Brent crude was down 26 cents, or 0.4%, at $72.44 by 1340 GMT, having reached $73.69 earlier, the highest since August 2
 "Oil slips as Hurricane Ida weakens, OPEC+ in focus for output increase")
NTPC ups coal output, seeks to boost stocks to meet electricity demand
NTPC Ltd is ramping up coal output from its mines and importing 270,000 tonnes of the fossil fuel under existing contracts, as it seeks to boost stocks at its plants and meet rising electricity demand
 "NTPC ups coal output, seeks to boost stocks to meet electricity demand")
Carlyle preferred bidder for Baring PE's Hexaware in $3 bn deal: Report
Hexaware provides automation, cloud and customer services-related technology to a wide range of industries including finance, education, hospitality and manufacturing.
 "Carlyle preferred bidder for Baring PE's Hexaware in $3 bn deal: Report")
Indian auto parts makers' shares gain on report of talks with Tesla
Shares of Indian auto parts suppliers rose as much as 14% following a report that Tesla was in talks with at least three companies to source critical parts for its planned entry into the country
 "Indian auto parts makers' shares gain on report of talks with Tesla")
Shopee dips toe in India e-commerce market with seller recruitment campaign
"Shopee is coming to India!" announces a video posted earlier in August that promises free shipping and no commission fees for sellers and buyers.
 "Shopee dips toe in India e-commerce market with seller recruitment campaign")
OPEC+ likely to keep oil output policy from Sept unchanged, say sources
OPEC+ is likely to keep its oil output policy unchanged when the group meets on Wednesday and continue with its planned modest production increase, three OPEC+ sources told Reuters
 "OPEC+ likely to keep oil output policy from Sept unchanged, say sources")
Gold prices ease as global equities climb on Fed's dovish stance
Spot gold was down 0.2% at $1,813.76 per ounce, as of 0727 GMT. Earlier in the session, bullion scaled to its highest since Aug. 4 at $1,822.92.
 "Gold prices ease as global equities climb on Fed's dovish stance")
Oil prices drop after Hurricane Ida hits US Gulf rigs, refineries
Brent was down 16 cents or 0.2% at $72.54 a barrel by 0654 GMT. It rose more than 11% last week in anticipation of disruptions to oil production from Hurricane Ida.
 "Oil prices drop after Hurricane Ida hits US Gulf rigs, refineries")
India's coronavirus vaccine supply jumps, raising hopes of export
After donating or selling 66 million doses to nearly 100 countries, India barred exports in the middle of April to focus on domestic immunisation as infections exploded
 "India's coronavirus vaccine supply jumps, raising hopes of export")
RCB all-rounder Washington Sundar ruled out of IPL due to finger injury
The 21-year-old Sundar, who bowls off-spin and is a handy batsman lower down the order, suffered the injury in England before being forced out of India's ongoing five-match test series
 "RCB all-rounder Washington Sundar ruled out of IPL due to finger injury")