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Rio Tinto admits culture of 'bullying, sexual harassment, racism'
AFP, Published on 01/02/2022
» SYDNEY - Australian-based mining giant Rio Tinto released a searing internal report Tuesday that found sexual assault, bullying and racial discrimination are rife "throughout the company".
Microsoft sees strong earnings on cloud computing
AFP, Published on 26/01/2022
» SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft beat market expectations Tuesday with strong quarterly performance in cloud computing and software, still benefitting from the pandemic's online shifting of work, play, shopping and learning.
Unilever won't up £50bn offer for GSK-Pfizer unit
AFP, Published on 20/01/2022
» LONDON: Consumer goods giant Unilever on Wednesday said it would not increase a £50-billion offer for the consumer healthcare unit owned by pharmaceutical groups GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer.
AT&T, Verizon agree to delay 5G implementation at some US airports
AFP, Published on 19/01/2022
» NEW YORK: AT&T and Verizon agreed Tuesday to a partial delay in activating their 5G networks following an outcry from US airlines, who said the rollout could lead to travel chaos.
Who's next? Hong Kong media fearful after arrests, shutdowns
AFP, Published on 14/01/2022
» HONG KONG - When Hong Kong's national security police knocked on his door before dawn last month, journalist Ronson Chan was unsurprised but still found himself shaking.
Judge rejects Facebook bid to derail US antitrust suit
AFP, Published on 12/01/2022
» SAN FRANCISCO - A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that US regulators' re-worked anti-trust case against Facebook can go ahead, saying the complaint was more robust and detailed than the version denied last year.
Toyota overtakes GM to lead US auto sales for 2021
AFP, Published on 05/01/2022
» NEW YORK - Japanese carmaker Toyota led US automobile sales in 2021, according to figures released Tuesday, overtaking General Motors for the first time as a shortage of semiconductors roils the car industry.
Nike earnings boosted by strength in North America, good pricing
AFP, Published on 21/12/2021
» NEW YORK: Nike reported increased quarterly profits on higher sales in North America amid strong pricing on Monday, even as supply chain woes in Asia dented results in China and other markets.
Two Chinese property firms default on $1.6 billion in bonds - Fitch
AFP, Published on 09/12/2021
» BEIJING: Two major Chinese property firms have defaulted on $1.6 billion worth of bonds to overseas creditors, Fitch Ratings agency said Thursday, as contagion spreads within the country's debt-ridden real estate sector.
Evergrande looks to restructure, sets up risk committee
AFP, Published on 07/12/2021
» BEIJING - Embattled property giant Evergrande is planning what could become China's biggest ever debt restructuring, wrapping in all its offshore obligations, reports said, as it established a risk committee before looming payment deadlines.