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Prime time or Netflix? Streaming wars come to Thailand
AFP, Published on 07/12/2022
» International streaming platforms were among the biggest Covid-19 pandemic winners, seeing subscriber numbers soar, but United States giants have turned abroad as countries reopened -- with Thailand firmly in their sights.
EU agrees ban on imports driving deforestation
AFP, Published on 06/12/2022
» BRUSSELS: The European Union reached an agreement Tuesday to ban the import of products including coffee, cocoa and soy in cases where they are deemed to contribute to deforestation.
Europe stocks, euro rise on elevated eurozone inflation
AFP, Published on 30/11/2022
» LONDON - European equities and the euro rose Wednesday as eurozone inflation slowed but remained elevated on high energy costs.
Jack Ma reported living in Japan after China tech crackdown
AFP, Published on 30/11/2022
» TOKYO: Alibaba founder Jack Ma has been living in Tokyo for almost six months after disappearing from public view following China's crackdown on the tech sector, the Financial Times reported Wednesday, citing multiple unnamed sources.
Qatar announces first major gas deal for Germany
AFP, Published on 29/11/2022
» DOHA: Qatar on Tuesday announced its first major deal to send liquefied natural gas to Germany as Europe scrambles to find alternatives to Russian energy sources.
Inflation clouds 'Black Friday' kickoff of US holiday shopping season
AFP, Published on 25/11/2022
» NEW YORK: Retailers unveiled a trove of fresh seasonal promotions Friday, as they try to coax sales from reticent shoppers whose holiday cheer has been tempered by inflation and worries over a softening economy.
Credit Suisse expects Q4 pre-tax loss of $1.6 bn
AFP, Published on 23/11/2022
» ZURICH - Credit Suisse predicted a surprise fourth-quarter pre-tax loss of up to $1.6 billion as the beleaguered bank undertakes a radical overhaul, sending stocks tumbling again on Wednesday.
Markets rattled by fears of fresh Covid curbs in China
AFP, Published on 21/11/2022
» LONDON: Asian and European stocks mostly fell Monday, with investor sentiment hit by renewed Covid concerns in China amid warnings that markets would remain lacklustre for some time.
Lufthansa launches hiring drive as recovery gathers pace
AFP, Published on 21/11/2022
» FRANKFURT - Lufthansa on Monday launched a drive to hire 20,000 employees, as the German airline giant recovers strongly from the coronavirus pandemic and seeks to tackle staffing shortages.
Disney boots CEO, brings back Bob Iger to lead company
AFP, Published on 21/11/2022
» NEW YORK: Disney ousted chief executive Bob Chapek on Sunday and announced that it had brought back former CEO Bob Iger to once again take the reins.