May 25 (Reuters) - A strong earthquake struck Chile's important mining region of Antofagasta ( ANFGF ) on Monday afternoon, disrupting operations at some mines but ultimately sparing lives and critical infrastructure, authorities said. The magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit the heart of the world's biggest copper-producing country, though major miners reported limited damage. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the earthquake's...

SINGAPORE, May 26 (Reuters) - Canadian insurer Manulife Financial Corp ( MFC ) has launched a 10-year Singapore dollar-denominated subordinated Tier-2 bond with a non-call period of five years, according to a term sheet on Tuesday. Here are a few details: * The initial price guidance for the offering was set at about 3.20%, according to the term sheet. *...

SEOUL, May 26 (Reuters) - Shares in South Korean retailer Shinsegae fell on Tuesday after its Chairman Chung Yong-jin made a public apology over a Starbucks Korea marketing campaign that evoked a brutal 1980 military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters. The retail conglomerate, which operates the Korean unit of Starbucks ( SBUX ), has faced public backlash over its Tank Day...

May 25 (Reuters) - Indie musician Sombr and the voices behind KPop Demon Hunters took home some of the first trophies on Monday at the American Music Awards, the annual honors determined by fan votes. The 20-year-old Sombr was named the recipient of best rock/alternative song for his hit Back to Friends. I wrote this song when I was 19...