Chinese servicemen. Yuri Smityuk | TASS | Getty Images China’s defence ministry warned on Wednesday that it was ready for war if there was a move toward Taiwan’s independence, accusing the United States of undermining global stability and denouncing its arms sales to the self-ruled island. This month, the Pentagon […]
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China claims the US is undermining global stability by expanding defense spending
Chinese servicemen. Yuri Smityuk | TASS | Getty Images China said on Wednesday the United States is undermining global strategic stability by expanding defense spending and selling arms to Taiwan. China’s defense ministry made the comments in a white paper. It said issues regarding Taiwan were becoming more acute and […]
KKR agrees to buy Campbell’s international business
Cans of Campbell’s soup are displayed on a shelf at a grocery store on June 05, 2019 in Richmond, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images KKR said on Wednesday it had agreed to purchase the international business of food company Campbell Soup, including its popular biscuits brand Tim-Tams. The Australian […]
South Korea asks Japan not to impose tougher trade conditions
Samsung Nano City staffs 40,000 employees and is the site where Samsung semiconductor chips are made. Samsung South Korea said on Wednesday a Japanese plan to remove South Korea from a Japanese list of countries that face minimum trade restrictions would impose tougher conditions without legitimate grounds and consultation. Japan’s plan to remove […]
Nissan is reportedly set to cut more than 10,000 jobs worldwide
A general view of Nissan Crossing showroom in the Ginza district on November 21, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. Takashi Aoyama | Getty Images News | Getty Images Japanese automaker Nissan plans to cut more than 10,000 jobs globally as it looks to turn around its business, Kyodo News reported Wednesday. […]
Fortune 500 CEOs use these techniques to improve performance and prevent burnout
Take short movement breaks every hour; eat small, regular meals; and aim for between seven and nine hours of sleep a night. Those are a few ways you can boost your energy levels and be more productive, both at work and outside, according to Johnson & Johnson’s Human Performance Institute […]
AG Barr’s promise to probe Big Tech does the unthinkable — unites Democrats and Republicans
President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress on Capitol Hill January 30, 2018 in Washington, DC. Jim Bourg | Getty Images Only Big Tech could bring together Bill Barr and Elizabeth Warren. Republicans and Democrats alike are doubling down […]
Chipotle earnings delivered, but its stock is starting to look like a high-priced menu item
Chipotle Mexican Grill was back even before its big Tuesday earnings beat, but its stock has been on such a hot streak it may be entering high-priced menu territory. The fast-casual restaurant company, laid low for years after a series of foodborne illness issues, is up more than 71% in […]
Asia Pacific edge higher amid US-China trade developments
Stocks in Asia Pacific traded higher on Wednesday afternoon following developments on the U.S.-China trade front. The Nikkei 225 in Japan traded 0.48% higher in afternoon trade, while the Topix index added 0.32%. Over in South Korea, the Kospi returned to negative territory as it slipped 0.25%. Shares of Apple […]
Asia Pacific stocks set to trade mixed amid US-China trade developments
Stocks in Asia Pacific were set to trade mixed on Wednesday following developments on the U.S.-China trade front. Futures pointed to a higher open for the Nikkei 225 in Japan, with the Nikkei futures contract in Chicago at 21,680, as compared to the index’s last close at 21,620.88. Shares in […]