Asia shares down, euro pressured by doubts over Trump's policies, French election Asia shares down, euro pressured by doubts over Trump's policies, French election:- Asian share markets retreated on Wednesday and the euro was pressured as doubts over the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump and an election looming in […]
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UK seeks interventionist approach to drive post-Brexit industrial revival UK seeks interventionist approach to drive post-Brexit industrial revival:- Britain will on Monday outline a new, interventionist approach to balancing its heavily services-based economy for the post-Brexit era, seeking to reinvigorate industrial production and stimulate investment in technology and R&D. Unveiling […]
Toshiba making preparations for sale of stake in chip business Toshiba making preparations for sale of stake in chip business:- Japan’s Toshiba Corp (6502.T) has begun preparations to sell a minority stake in its core chip business, people with knowledge of the matter said, as it urgently seeks funding to […]
Trump aims to ease Asian allies’ qualms when he meets Japan’s Abe Donald Trump is expected to use his first meeting with a foreign leader as U.S. president-elect this week to try to reassure Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and other Asian allies rattled by his campaign rhetoric, advisers to […]
Powerful typhoon Chaba barrels toward Japan Powerful typhoon Chaba barrels toward Japan : Storm and heavy rain warnings were issued Wednesday as powerful typhoon Chaba barrelled toward Japan, after lashing the southern coast of South Korea with winds that triggered flash floods and left at least two dead. The violent […]
Toyota to Sell ‘Cuddly Companion’ Robot in Japan Toyota to Sell ‘Cuddly Companion’ Robot in Japan : TOKYO— Toyota Motor Corp. plans to sell a pint-size robot in Japan called Kirobo Mini that is designed to provide companionship to people. The robot goes on sale for ¥39,800 yen ($392) this […]
Strong earthquake strikes southeast of Tokyo Strong earthquake strikes southeast of Tokyo : TOKYO — A strong earthquake has struck off Japan’s east coast but caused no apparent damage. The Japan Meteorological Agency said an undersea earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 hit Friday morning at a depth of […]
