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Japan’s Honda to scale back on electric vehicles, concentrate on hybrids
The company says it expects to sell 2.2 million to 2.3 million hybrid vehicles by 2030 Honda Motor said on Tuesday (May 20) that it was…
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Japan’s 20-year bond auction gets weakest demand since 2012
The sale comes after a recent surge in longer Japanese bond yields and increased volatility owing in part to US President Donald Trump’s…
Business
Australia’s central bank cuts rates to two-year low of 3.85%
Australia’s central bank on Tuesday (May 20) cut its main cash rate by 25 basis points to a two-year low of 3.85 per cent, citing a darker…
Politics
Japan PM hits out at farm minister over free rice claim
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday reprimanded the farm minister for claiming he never buys rice because he gets it free,…
Business
China EV battery giant CATL’s Hong Kong IPO positive for mainland listings: Morningstar
Chinese electric vehicle battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL) seemed poised for a winning start in its…
Business
CATL’s strong Hong Kong debut boosts outlook for Chinese companies’ fundraising
Shares in CATL closed 16 per cent higher on their Hong Kong debut on Tuesday (May 20) after the Chinese electric vehicle battery giant…
Politics
Trump Economic Adviser Has Ridiculous Defense for Lack of Trade Deals
The settlement reverses a 2021 DOJ finding that Babbitt’s civil rights were not violated and it was reasonable for the officer who shot…
Politics
Trump Transportation Chief Sure Chose a Convenient Time to Sell Stock
The settlement reverses a 2021 DOJ finding that Babbitt’s civil rights were not violated and it was reasonable for the officer who shot…
Politics
Tornadoes Just Wrecked Multiple States. Where Are Trump and FEMA?
The settlement reverses a 2021 DOJ finding that Babbitt’s civil rights were not violated and it was reasonable for the officer who shot…
Politics
DOGE Loses Shady Battle to Take Over $500 Million Nonprofit Building
A federal judge on Monday struck down the Department of Government Efficiency’s takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace, saying that…
Politics
Trump Was Lying—He Deported a Lot of Legal Immigrants to El Salvador
The settlement reverses a 2021 DOJ finding that Babbitt’s civil rights were not violated and it was reasonable for the officer who shot…
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Trump Agrees to Pay $5 Million to Family of January 6 Rioter
The settlement reverses a 2021 DOJ finding that Babbitt’s civil rights were not violated and it was reasonable for the officer who shot…
Politics
MAGA Senator Threatens Walmart for Responding to Trump’s Tariffs
Walmart may be wading through dangerous waters with Donald Trump’s administration after announcing that the president’s tariffs would…
Politics
Trump’s China Tariff Deal Is About to Come Back to Bite Him
The president’s tariffs on China appear to have backfired. Last week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that U.S. tariffs on…
Business
Billionaire Richard Li's FWD Group again files for Hong Kong listing
Its previous attempts to go public were scuttled by regulatory delays and market volatility Group, a Hong Kong-based insurer backed by…
Business
Apple partner Foxconn injects US$1.5 billion into India unit
Taiwan’s Foxconn, the main manufacturer of Apple’s iPhones, will inject US$1.5 billion into its India unit as production shifts away from…
Business
JPMorgan says interest income could rise this year even as uncertainty persists
JPMorgan Chase could earn more from interest payments this year as consumers and businesses remain resilient despite economic uncertainty,…
Business
US: Wall St opens lower after Moody's rating cut; yields rise
Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Monday (May 19) as Treasury yields rose after Moody’s downgraded the US sovereign rating,…
News
Video: How Staffing Shortages Have Plagued Newark Airport
What’s causing major flight delays and disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport? Niraj Chokshi, a reporter at The New York…
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Trust Yourself: The Antidote to Imposter Syndrome
Trust Yourself: The Antidote to Imposter Syndrome Trust yourself. This simple yet powerful advice has been my guiding light throughout my…
Business
3 Things to Look for in a Full-Service Marketing Agency
Having the best products or services isn’t enough for your business. The old adage that if you build something, customers will come is an…
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Ready to Revamp Your HR Processes? Here’s Where the Transformation Begins
Human Resources isn’t just the department that handles paperwork and onboarding packets anymore. In today’s fast-paced, results-driven…
Business
You Won’t Believe How Much Richer the Trumps Have Gotten This Year
Let’s start with the sum and substance of the judges’ orders. Some 25,000 federal employees will be back at work Monday. One judge’s order…
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Skip College? These Entrepreneurs Did
Thinking about skipping college to chase your entrepreneurial dreams? You’re not alone. Many successful entrepreneurs without a degree…