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EU tries to limit influx of steel diverted by US tariffs

Jul 18, 2018

The European Union will impose provisional safeguard measures on imports of steel products on Thursday to prevent them flooding into Europe after the US also placed tariffs on incoming steel, the for...
Uber facing probe into alleged gender discrimination: source

Jul 17, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO -- Uber is facing a US government investigation into allegations that the ride-hailing service set up a pay structure that discriminated against its female workers. The US Equal Employ...
[Graphic News] Hite Jinro named world's top spirits brand, again

Jul 11, 2018

The Korean soju brand Jinro, owned by Hite Jinro was the world’s best-selling distilled liquor company for a second straight year, according to a market research firm in London. The IWSR, a provid...
EU chief criticizes Trump over attitude to European allies

Jul 10, 2018

European Council President Donald Tusk is appealing to President Donald Trump to remember who his allies are as the U.S. leader prepares to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Yonhap) Spea...
[Graphic News] Zuckerberg becomes world's 3rd-richest person

Jul 9, 2018

Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg has overtaken Warren Buffett as the world’s third-richest person, further solidifying technology as the most robust creator of wealth Above Zuckerberg were Amaz...
China says open for trade with east Europe as clash with US ramps up

Jul 9, 2018

SOFIA - China remains open for trade with foreign partners and can only benefit from an economically strong Europe, its premier said on Saturday as he pressed for expanded ties with the continent's e...
[Graphic News] South Korea tops internet usage in Asia

Jul 8, 2018

Among the countries surveyed, South Korea stands out as the most heavily connected society, with 96 percent of adults reporting that they use the internet. The Pew Research Center's newest study s...
China eyes eastern Europe investment as US trade war sizzles

Jul 7, 2018

As a trade war rages between China and the US, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is meeting leaders from central and eastern Europe in Bulgaria on Saturday to discuss investment opportunities. Road and rai...
Chairman of China's HNA Group dies in accident in France

Jul 5, 2018

BEIJING -- The co-chairman of HNA Group, a conglomerate that operates China's fourth-largest airline and racked up tens of billions of dollars in debt as it went on a global buying spree, died in an ...
[Graphic News] ICBC tops world banks ranking

Jul 4, 2018

Chinese banks won top 4 places in The Banker's latest global ranking of the top 1,000 banks this year. The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China remains No. 1 in terms of tier 1 capital, followe...
[Graphic News] Seoul ranks world's 5th most expensive city

Jul 3, 2018

Seoul is the world's fifth most expensive city for expatriates, according to an annual cost of living report by consultancy Mercer. Asia dominates the list, with Hong Kong at the top and Tokyo in ...
[Graphic News] Japan lags behind others in cashless wave

Jun 25, 2018

Cashless payments are rapidly becoming more commonplace, raising hopes for innovations linked to various new services. Japan, however, has fallen behind the cashless wave that is sweeping the world....
Trump's trade war sets bigger booby trap for strong US economy

Jun 24, 2018

The escalating trade battle between the U.S. and the rest of the world is raising the risk of a meaningful slowing in an otherwise vibrant American economy. While the tariffs already in place and se...
Bitcoin slips to 2018 low as rising scrutiny fuels skepticism

Jun 24, 2018

Bitcoin dropped to the lowest level this year as pressure mounts on the embryonic digital-currency sector, with global central bankers raising questions of viability and government regulators increas...
[Graphic News] Qatar Airways named world’s best airline

Jun 10, 2018

Qatar Airways was named the best airline globally in 2018, followed by German carrier Lufthansa and United Arab Emirates’ national carrier Etihad Airways, according to AirHelp. Overall rankings ar...