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By David Lawder LIMA World Bank President Ajay Banga wants the lender to focus on more "scalable, replicable"

The lack of confidence is so entrenched among China’s equity investors that government efforts to boost growth are

Sheikh Jassim is still waiting to hear whether his fifth and final offer for Manchester United has been successful, according to sources close to the Qatari. Recent reports within Qatar had indicated that the Sheikh’s bid – which is for 100 per cent of the club – had seen off the bid from Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe. However, the Sheikh Jassim camp described those reports as pure speculation and say they remain in a ‘holding pattern’. They expect the next step will be for the United board to meet and consider both bids. United have been approached for comment. Sheikh Jassim’s fifth bid was made last week, but at the same time it was made clear to the Glazer family – who own the club – and to the Raine merchant banking group which is overseeing the sale that he would not engage with the process beyond last Friday. The Qataris are eager to get the deal done with the summer transfer window about to kick into gear. Sheikh Jassim’s bid is understood to be a fully cash deal for 100 per cent of the club, and that all United’s debts would be cleared. Sources close to the Sheikh’s bid say that separate, additional funding would be made available for player recruitment, infrastructure and other investment needs. The Glazers first announced their intention to consider a sale of the club in November last year, with the first bids from Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim tabled in February. There have been reports that Ratcliffe’s offer is for 60 per cent of the club, with Avram and Joel Glazer retaining a combined 20 per cent stake, but sources close to Ratcliffe have not confirmed this. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live

Regulators have asked a judge to block the proposed deal, arguing it could harm competition levels.

Indians will probably sell a record amount of used gold jewelry this year to take advantage of a

China is considering a broad package of stimulus measures as pressure builds on Xi Jinping’s government to boost

Britain’s labor market tightened unexpectedly in April as wages shot up and unemployment fell, fanning inflationary pressures that

South Korea is pivoting to a “hard-line stance” in its relations with China following meetings between the two

By Julie Zhu HONG KONG (Reuters) -Asian shares rose on Tuesday following an upbeat session on Wall Street, while investors

Telecommunications company Taiwan Mobile Co. is exploring opportunities for collaboration with local crypto platforms, including potentially investing in

The Denver Nuggets' first NBA championship Monday night gave owner Stan Kroenke another title

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Sonali Desai The People's Bank of China (PBOC)