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Shares in Japan chipmaker Kioxia jump 10% on Tokyo debut
Shares in Japanese chipmaker Kioxia closed 10 percent higher in Tokyo on Wednesday after an initial public offering that valued the firm at more than $5 billion.
Shares in Japan chipmaker Kioxia jumps 10% on Tokyo debut
Shares in Japanese chipmaker Kioxia closed 10 percent higher in Tokyo on Wednesday after an initial public offering that valued the firm at more than $5 billion.
Asian markets mixed ahead of Fed news, Nissan soars on merger reports
Asian markets swung Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's much-anticipated policy announcement, while shares in Japanese car titan Nissan soared more than 20 percent after reports said it was in merger talks with rival Honda.
France mass rape trial triggers soul-searching in Spain
France's notorious mass rape trial has generated an enormous echo in Spain, a pioneer in the fight against gender-based violence, and highlighted the often overlooked scourge of domestic sexual violence.
Floor-length and horns: Namibia's Herero dress endures
From his humble Windhoek workshop, Namibia's leading fashion designer is keeping alive the love for the Herero people's traditional dress with horned headgear, a full-length skirt and a link to German colonisers accused of genocide.
Japanese carmakers Honda, Nissan in preliminary merger talks: reports
Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan are in preliminary merger talks to help them compete against Tesla and Chinese electric vehicle makers, media reports said Wednesday.
US Fed expected to cut again, despite uncertain path ahead
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates by a quarter point on Wednesday and signal a slower pace of cuts ahead, brushing off uncertainty about inflation's downward path and the possible impact of some of President-elect Donald Trump's economic proposals.
Shares in Japan chipmaker Kioxia rally on Tokyo debut
Shares in Japanese chipmaker Kioxia rallied more than seven percent on their debut in Tokyo on Wednesday after an initial public offering that valued the firm at more than $5 billion.
True blue tradition: how Japan's coveted jeans are made
Call it an antidote to fast fashion: Japanese jeans hand-dyed with natural indigo and weaved on a clackety vintage loom, then sold at a premium to global denim connoisseurs.
Asian markets diverge ahead of Fed news, Nissan soars on merger reports
Asian markets swung Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's much-anticipated policy announcement, while shares in Japanese car titan Nissan soared more than 20 percent after reports said it was in merger talks with rival Honda.
Hungarian Lego artist wows with his very grand designs
To build his giant Lego structures which usually take hundreds of thousands of bricks, Hungarian artist Balazs Doczy first must solve major "engineering challenges".
Cuba's 'invisible' tragedy: US-bound migrants who disappear in the Caribbean
In the early hours of January 3, 2023, 32 people climbed onto a makeshift raft off southern Cuba and set out across the Caribbean for Florida, 170 kilometers (100 miles) away.
'Everybody wants to be my friend': Trump feels the love
A shock outsider when he was first elected president eight years ago -- and a pariah when he left office -- Donald Trump appears to be the most popular person in America as far as the rich and powerful are concerned.
Japan's Honda and Nissan in preliminary merger talks: reports
Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan are in preliminary merger talks, media reports said Wednesday.
Metalore Announces Resignation of CFO and Director
Metalore Resources Limited (TSXV:MET) ("Metalore" or the "Company") announces that Donald William Bryson has submitted his resignation as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Director of the Company, effective January 31, 2025.
Aaron Case Named President of TFS Financial
Equipment finance innovator will lead outsourced captive financing provider
Allied Universal's Acquisition of Unified Command Supports Technology-Enabled Corporate Strategy
Allied Universal®, the world's leading security and facility services provider, today announced its acquisition of Unified Command, an event safety and security technology provider.
Adcore Launches Proposaly.io in Closed Beta, Revolutionizing Sales Workflows for Businesses Worldwide
Adcore Inc. (the "Company" or "Adcore") (TSX:ADCO)(OTCQX:ADCOF)(FSE:ADQ), a global leader in marketing technology empowering businesses to maximize their digital marketing potential with its innovative AI-powered platform ("Marketing Cloud"), is proud to announce the launch of Proposaly.io, a cutting-edge platform now available in closed beta. Proposaly is set to transform the way businesses secure sales and manage client relationships by streamlining the entire sales process into one centralized, automated solution. Adcore will host a webinar to showcase Proposaly's cutting edge features on January 15, 2025, 10:00 am Eastern Standard Time.
Snipp Interactive Recognized in Forbes’ 2025 Customer Experience Predictions
Snipp Interactive Inc. ("Snipp" or the "Company") (TSX-V:SPN)(OTC PINK:SNIPF), a global leader in innovative loyalty and promotional solutions, is proud to announce its inclusion in Forbes' annual feature, "15 Customer Experience Predictions for 2025," authored by customer experience expert, Adrian Swinscoe.
Japan's Honda and Nissan to begin merger talks: report
Japanese auto giants Honda Motor and Nissan Motor will enter talks on a merger aimed at helping them compete against Tesla and other electric vehicle makers, newspaper Nikkei reported early Wednesday.
Stock markets mostly drop ahead of Fed policy update
Major stock markets mostly fell Tuesday as attention turned to the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision, with traders hoping for guidance on its interest rate plans as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.
US Fed begins final 2024 rate meeting with cut expected
The US Federal Reserve began its last interest rate meeting of the year on Tuesday, with expectations high for another rate cut and a signal from policymakers that the pace of cuts will slow next year.
How ramshackle housing made Mayotte vulnerable to cyclone assault
The dismal quality of housing across Mayotte has compounded the devastating impact of Cyclone Chido on the poverty-stricken French Indian Ocean territory where hundreds, or maybe thousands, are feared dead.
Spurs fail in appeal to reduce Bentancur ban for Son comments
Tottenham's appeal to reduce Rodrigo Bentancur's seven-match ban for an alleged racist remark he made about teammate Son Heung-min has been dismissed, the Football Association said on Tuesday.
Father, stepmother of murdered UK-Pakistani girl jailed for life
A UK court on Tuesday handed life sentences to the father and stepmother of a murdered 10-year-old British-Pakistani girl who died after being subjected to a prolonged "campaign of torture" and "despicable abuse".
Stock markets mostly drop awaiting Fed policy update
Major stock markets mostly fell Tuesday as attention turned to the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision, with traders hoping for guidance on its interest rate plans as president-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.
Markets mostly down as Fed gears up for interest rate decision
Most markets fell Tuesday as attention turned to the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision, with traders hoping for guidance on its interest rate plans as president-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.
Restoring Milan's Duomo, one statue at a time
In a workshop in the Milan suburbs, sculptor Giovanni Calderino completes his latest project -- a battered statue from the top of the Italian city's gothic cathedral, and its gleaming white replacement.
Asian markets drop as Fed gears up for interest rate decision
Most Asian markets fell Tuesday as attention turned to the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision, with traders hoping for guidance on its interest rate plans as president-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.
Chinese casino hub Macau struggles to evolve beyond gaming
In the shadow of the Grand Lisboa, the Macau casino world-famous for its "golden lotus" design, fashion boutique owner Suzanne Leong wonders if the economic miracle that initially made her fortune has now cast her aside.
Asian markets mixed as Fed gears up for interest rate decision
Asian markets fluctuated Tuesday as attention turned to the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision, with traders hoping for guidance on its interest rate plans as president-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.
UK court to sentence father, stepmother for killing daughter
A UK court will Tuesday hand down its sentences on the father and stepmother of a British-Pakistani girl, who died from prolonged and horrific abuse in a case which shocked the UK.