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Panasonic to cut 10,000 employees
Reuters, Published on 09/05/2025
» TOKYO — Japan's Panasonic Holdings said on Friday it will cut 10,000 employees and expected to book structural reform costs of ¥130 billion (US$896.06 million) this business year as part of a continuing management reform push of its group.
Trump's next 100 days: Now comes the hard part
AFP, Published on 03/05/2025
» WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump spent his first 100 days issuing a blitz of executive orders to deliver rapidly on campaign pledges, drastically downsize the government and reshape America's role on the global stage.
Coping with a sluggish outlook
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 28/04/2025
» As several countries seek trade negotiations with the US during the 90-day pause on tariffs, Thailand's slow progress has sparked concerns over potential economic repercussions.
Shares rise as trade tensions ease slightly
Business, Published on 26/04/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares rose yesterday in line with a global relief rally as trade tensions cooled and US Federal Reserve officials indicated they would be open to cutting interest rates earlier than anticipated.
Tesla sales plunge in EU as Musk takes flak
AFP, Published on 24/04/2025
» PARIS - Tesla electric car sales in Europe plunged in the first three months of the year, industry data showed Thursday, in a fresh blow to its boss Elon Musk who has been criticised for his work in US President Donald Trump's administration.
How might China manage Trump's tariff war?
Oped, Published on 24/04/2025
» China has taken a tough stance against US President Donald Trump, matching the last two rounds of US tariffs with tariffs of its own. The US tariff on goods from China is now 145%, while China's is 125%. Why does China take such a position, and are there any off-ramps that would allow it to mitigate the costs of a prolonged trade war?
Travel confusion
Oped, Postbag, Published on 24/04/2025
» Re: "All foreigners must file digital arrival card", (BP, April 20).
Musk to reduce White House role as Tesla profits plunge
AFP, Published on 23/04/2025
» NEW YORK - Elon Musk will significantly scale back his Trump administration work in May to focus on Tesla, the billionaire announced Tuesday as the electric vehicle maker reported a 71 percent drop in first-quarter profits.
Trump eyes gutting US diplomacy in Africa, cutting soft power: draft plan
AFP, Published on 21/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - The United States would drastically reduce its diplomatic footprint in Africa and scrap State Department offices dealing with climate change, democracy and human rights, according to a draft White House order.
Trump says ‘big progress’ made in Japan talks on tariff deal
Published on 17/04/2025
» President Donald Trump said negotiators made “big progress” in a meeting with Japanese officials seeking a deal to avoid higher levies he has threatened against US trading partners.