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G7 nations reach historic deal to make big multinationals pay fair taxes

The Group of Seven said it would back a minimum global corporation tax rate of at least 15%

LG Energy moves ahead on South Korea IPO that IFR says may raise $10-$12 bn

LG Energy and the Korea Exchange announced the application for approval of the previously flagged IPO on Tuesday, without mentioning its size

Brent oil benchmark hits two-year high, WTI highest since 2018

Brent crude futures were up 32 cents, or 0.3%, at $72.42 a barrel at 0911 GMT

Japan policy blueprint focuses on green, digital, sticks to fiscal target

For next year's budget, the blueprint urged directing more resources to four areas: digital transformation, a greener society, the revival of regions and childcare support

AirAsia has grounded around 90% of fleet amid Covid-19 surge - executive

This comes amid a resurgence of Covid-19 outbreaks

Oil climbs on signs of strong fuel demand recovery in western economies

Brent crude futures were up 32 cents, or 0.4%, at $72.54 a barrel at 0640 GMT, having earlier touched $72.83, the highest since May 20, 2019.

Global supply chain squeeze, soaring costs threaten solar energy boom

The situation suggests slower growth for the zero-emissions solar energy industry at a time world governments are trying to ramp up their efforts to fight climate change

Gold prices hold steady as spotlight shifts to US data, ECB meeting

Gold prices held steady on Wednesday as bond yields remained under pressure, with investors on the sidelines ahead of more data on US inflation

Global crypto exchanges scout entry into India despite potential ban

US-based Kraken, Hong Kong's Bitfinex and rival KuCoin are actively scouting the market, says report.

Oil prices rise for second day on signs of strong fuel demand recovery

Brent crude futures were up 15 cents, or 0.2%, at $72.37 a barrel at 0131 GMT and earlier rose to $72.58, the highest since May 20, 2019. Brent rose 1% on Tuesday

Joe Biden supply chain 'strike force' to target China on unfair trade

Biden administration rolled out findings of a review of access to critical products, from semiconductors to electric-vehicle batteries

Apple, Chinese manufacturers in talks on US car battery factory: Report

Apple Inc is in early-stage talks with China's CATL and BYD about the supply of batteries for its planned electric vehicle, four people with knowledge of the matter said.

Giant drone sculpture menaces New York City, with intent

The white sculpture of the predator drone stands out against the blue summer skies, appearing to hover over 10th Avenue, and rotating on its pole when pushed by the wind

It is 'plausible' coronavirus leaked from Wuhan lab, finds US study

US intelligence agencies are considering two likely scenarios - that the virus resulted from a laboratory accident or that it emerged from human contact with an infected animal

Biden administration sets up 'strike force' to go after China on trade

The "supply chain trade strike force," led by the US trade representative, will look for specific violations that have contributed to a "hollowing out" of supply chains

Websites back online after Fastly-linked glitch takes down internet

High traffic sites, including Reddit, Amazon, CNN, Paypal & Spotify, rumble back to life after Fastly linked disruption

Google says rival search engines can appear on Android in Europe for free

The changes will come into effect in September

World Bank boosts growth forecasts as US stimulus, vaccines stoke demand

Emerging markets excluding China are expected to grow 4.4% in 2021

Forex volatility falls to pre-pandemic lows as traders wait it out

The Deutsche Bank Currency Volatility Index hit its lowest since February last year.

SBI union, others urge RBI to scrap digital payments plan: letter

The letter urged the central bank to scrap the "whole process of NUE licensing"