Labour has pledged not to raise income tax for anyone earning less than 80,000 pounds a year. The euro rises on emmanuel macrons victory. What does it mean for Global Business and trade . And we look at why Pharmaceutical Companies are resisting Donald Trumps plans to cut red tape. Welcome to Asia Business report. France has elected a new president , emmanuel macron, and the euro has risen during the trading day in asia as the markets breed a sigh of relief. The euro factor against the yen hit a one year high since falling back slightly, and this is how the other currencies are trading at the moment. If we look at the other Financial Markets that have just opened, the Nikkei Hasjumped almost 1 , the all 0rdinaries as well, and the Hang Seng Due to open just a little later. Of course mr macron is seen as business friendly. He defeated the far rights Marine Le Pen, who vowed to take france out of the European Union. He won 66 of the popular vote according to the Interior Ministry and it
Two points behind united also ending the visitors record 25 match unbeaten run in the league we needed to be patient. Ifelt if we went in at half time, we had good chance to win, because we were under pressure. And slowly, i think we became better in the second half, controlling it quite well, the game. I think we did not deserve to lose. I think we did not deserve to lose. I think the game was under control. I think the game was under control. Ithink in i think the game was under control. I think in the first half, we had a couple of chances, but our chances we nt couple of chances, but our chances went the big chances of the match. And i am very happy with the players. The surprise me in a positive way. Players. The surprise me in a positive way. Werent the big. Liverpool played out a goalless draw at home to southampton. Their best chance a penalty from james milner, which was superbly saved by that man, fraser forster, in the saints goal. The point though is enough to see the reds
On fake news during the Election Campaign, saying itll do all it can to tackle the problem. In sport, theres hope yet for arsenals season. They beat Manchester United and are still in the chase for the Champions League places. And carol has the weather. Good morning. For some of us, the good morning. For some of us, the good weather will last. A bit more cloud in the north and east and still cool down in the north sea coastline. I will have more details in about ten minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. Frances newly elected president , Emmanuel Macron, has promised to heal the countrys divisions following his resounding victory over the far right leader, Marine Le Pen, in yesterdays election. The pro eu candidate secured 66 of the vote and atjust 39 years old, he will become the countrys youngest ever leader. Speaking at a Victory Rally outside the louvre in paris, he said the task ahead was immense and made a plea for unity. Heres our europe correspondent, Damian Grammaticas.
Has hope. Well tell you what his victory means for us in the uk. And these are some of the 82 freed Chibok Schoogirls whove been hello. Welcome to the programme, this morning let us know youre experience of giving birth in a Maternity Unit and also your experience if you work in one. Our Excluisve Investigation on errors recorded in Maternity Units at quarter past 9. Use the Hashtag Victoria Live and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today. Frances new president elect, Emmanuel Macron, has promised to heal the countrys divisions, following his resounding victory over the far right leader, Marine Le Pen. The pro european candidate secured 66 percent of the vote in yesterdays election and atjust 39, he will become the countrys youngest ever president. Addressing thousands of supporters in paris last night, he said he respected those who backed ms le pen, and would reach out to them. Our europe correspondent, Damian Grammaticas was at the macron
Promise in their manifesto to cut Net Migration to the Tens Of Thousands. Labour is promising to ban tv ads for unhealthy food before the watershed, to tackle Childhood Obesity. And Facebook Places advertisements in british newspapers with tips on how to spot fake news in the run up to the General Election. Good morning from paris, where Emmanuel Macron has been attending his First Official function as frances President Elect. Hejoined commemorations here in the capital, marking the end of the Second World War in europe, along with the man hell replace by the end of the week, Francois Hollande. The two men stood side by side for the annual ceremony at the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier to commemorate victory in europe day and the surrender of nazi forces on may eight, 1916. Mr macron wholl be frances youngest leader since napoleon is working on forming a new government. Hes admitted he faces daunting challenges and he promised to heal divisions and restore confidence in the European Union