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US hits Venezuelan Vice President with "kingpin" sanctions
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/02/2017
» The Trump administration imposed sanctions against Venezuelan Vice President Tareck El Aissami, after years of investigation by US authorities into his alleged participation in drug trafficking and money laundering.
Saying it with orchids: Inside Japan's business gift culture
Business, Bloomberg News, Published on 06/02/2017
» In Japanese business celebrations, there's one thing you'll almost always see: orchids.
Oil price falls, Shell selling off Thai fields
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/02/2017
» NEW YORK - Oil traded below $53 a barrel Tuesday after an industry report was said to show an US crude supply gain while the dollar dropped.
Toyota loses sales crown to Volkswagen
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/01/2017
» FRANKFURT/TOKYO - Toyota Motor Corp lost its title as the world’s best-selling automaker to Volkswagen AG, snapping the Japanese company’s four-year reign, as demand for its flagship Camry sedan waned in the US and sales in China expanded at a slower pace than the overall market.
Asian stocks extend rally after Dow tops 20,000
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/01/2017
» Asia kept a global equities rally going, with the regional benchmark climbing to the highest level since July 2015 after the Dow Jones Industrial Average topped 20,000 for the first time. Gold continued a selloff while the yen fluctuated.
Asia’s new growth leader takes over from fading tiger economies
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/01/2017
» MANILA - After years spent languishing behind its neighbours, the Philippines is finally catching up with its fellow Asian tiger economies as it posts some of the fastest growth rates in the world.
Trips abroad replace Chinese New Year trek to grandma’s
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/01/2017
» BEIJING/HONG KONG -- Shi Ying will not be making the traditional pilgrimage back to Shanghai to celebrate the Lunar New Year holiday with her extended family. Instead, they are all going to Japan for shopping and sightseeing.
Alibaba Olympics sponsorship deal said to be worth $800m
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/01/2017
» LONDON - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd’s deal to sponsor the Olympic Games through 2028 is said to be worth US$800 million, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Takata's sale on track after settlement
Business, Bloomberg News, Published on 17/01/2017
» Detroit/Michigan/Tokyo: Takata Corp's agreement to pay $1 billion to settle a criminal investigation removes a hurdle to the air-bag maker's sale, which the company needs to continue operations and complete the biggest product recall in automotive history.
Prosecutor seeks arrest of Samsung’s No.2
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/01/2017
» SEOUL - Prosecutors are seeking a warrant to arrest Samsung Group’s Jay Y. Lee for allegations including bribery and embezzlement, a stunning turn for the scion of South Korea’s richest family groomed for decades to take over the company from his father.