I Would Meet Kim Jong-Un
US President Donald Trump has said he would be “honoured” to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, in the right circumstances. “If it would be appropriate for me to meet with him, I would –...
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Trump Would Be ‘honored’ To Meet N.Korea’s Kim, If Conditions Right
US President Donald Trump on Monday said he would not rule out meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, saying he would be "honored to do it," despite weeks of tough talk against the regime. "If it...
Avocado Prices At Record High Due To Reduced Harvests
If you're a lover of guacamole, chocolate avocado shakes or smashed avocado on toast, get ready to pay more for your fix of the green fruit. Avocado prices have risen to a record due to surging...
Twitter, Bloomberg Team Up For Streaming News Channel
Twitter is launching a 24-hour streaming news channel in partnership with the Bloomberg news agency, in a major expansion of its video operations. Bloomberg Media chief executive Justin Smith...
Barclays Profits More Than Doubled
Barclays says its profits more than doubled in the first three months of the year, boosted by better performance across the board. Pre-tax profit for the first quarter was £1.682bn, up from £793m...
Thai Police Seek First Arrest Warrant For Red Bull Heir
Thai police on Friday asked a court to issue an arrest warrant for the heir to the Red Bull empire over a deadly 2012 hit-and-run, a belated move to end the impunity enjoyed by the super-rich scion....
Thai Red Bull Heir Threatened With Arrest After Latest No-Show
Thai prosecutors vowed Thursday to seek the first arrest warrant for the heir to the Red Bull fortune after he dodged the latest summons to hear charges over a 2012 hit-and-run in his Ferrari that...
Netflix Poised For Elusive China Breakthrough
Netflix has reached an agreement with a unit of internet giant Baidu that could see the US-based video-on-demand leader break into the massive China market, its Chinese partner has confirmed. The...
It’s Time To Load Up On Chocolates Before Cocoa Rebounds
Chocolate addicts, it’s probably a good time to start stocking up. The treats may not be this cheap much longer. Cocoa’s 42 per cent slump over the last 12 months makes it the worst performer...
Ghana Joins African Financial Markets Initiative
Ghana and Zambia have become the newest members of the African Financial Markets Initiative (AFMI) Ghana and Zambia have become the newest members of the African Financial Markets Initiative (AFMI),...
Saudi Malls To Hire Locals Only
Foreigners will no longer be allowed to work in Saudi Arabia's numerous shopping malls, the labour ministry announced Thursday, in the latest measure to boost employment of Saudis. The kingdom has...
Global Carmakers Converge On China As Rare Slowdown Looms
Global carmakers converge on China for the Shanghai auto show this week, with the industry bracing for a sharp sales slowdown and potential price war as competition stiffens in the world's biggest...
India’s Infosys Reports Subdued Fourth Quarter Growth
Indian software giant Infosys pledged Thursday to return $2 billion to shareholders this year as it reported subdued growth in profits for the fourth quarter. The company said it would raise...
Cathay Pacific Shares Rise After Management Shakeup
Shares in Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific were up Thursday, a day after the airline announced a management shakeup on the heels of its first loss in eight years. Last month the troubled airline...
China Exports Surge 16.4% Year-On-Year In March
Chinese exports surged 16.4 percent year-on-year to $180.6 billion in March, official data showed Thursday, in a sign of stabilisation for the world's second largest economy. The world's largest...
Rising Protectionism, Uncertainty Threatens Global Growth
The growing temptation to resort to protectionism and uncertainty in Europe linked to the French elections pose "risks" to the global economy, International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde said...
Toshiba May Sell Chip Business To Foxconn For $27bn
At least one other firm has also submitted a preliminary bid, they said. Taiwan manufacturer Foxconn has signalled it could mount a $27bn (£21.7bn) bid for Toshiba's chip business, according to...
Trump National Security Adviser ‘to Step Down’
President Donald Trump’s deputy national security adviser, KT McFarland, has been asked to step down after just three months, US media say. Ms McFarland, an ex-Fox News analyst, has been offered...
Trump National Security Adviser KT McFarland ‘to Step Down’
President Donald Trump's deputy national security adviser, KT McFarland, has been asked to step down after just three months, US media say. Ms McFarland, an ex-Fox News analyst, has been offered the...
China Binges On African Oil Like Never Before After OPEC Cuts
China is set to import record amounts of crude oil from West Africa this month as OPEC’s supply cuts pave the way for other nations to gain a greater foothold in the fast-growing Asian market. West...