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Stocks end losing streak as industrials, retailers rise
New York, Sep 11 (AP/UNB) — U.S. stocks broke a four-day losing streak Monday as industrial companies and retailers rose. Technology companies recovered some of their steep losses from last week.
Japan proposes end to commercial whaling ban, faces pushback
Florianopolis, Sep 11 (AP/UNB) — Japan proposed an end to a decades-old ban on commercial whaling at an international conference Monday, arguing there is no longer a scientific reason for what was supposed to be a temporary measure.
With automation, Korean dumplings go global in business bet
Incheon, Sep 11 (AP/UNB) — Move over pot stickers, here comes another Asian dumpling.
Japan revises April-June growth data up to 3 percent
Tokyo, Sep 10 (AP/UNB) — The Japanese economy grew at a robust annual rate of 3 percent in April-June on the back of healthy capital spending, according to revised government data released Monday.
Alibaba's Jack Ma to step down as chairman in September next year
Beijing, Sep 10 (AP/UNB) — Jack Ma, who founded e-commerce giant Alibaba Group and helped launch China's e-commerce boom, announced Monday he will step down as the company's chairman next September.
Youngone Corporation Chairman assumes presidency of Int’l Textile Manufacturer’s Federation
Dhaka, Sept 9 (UNB) - Kihak Sung, Chairman of Youngone Corporation, has taken over as President of the International Textile Manufacturer’s Federation (ITMF) for the 2018-20 term.
China's trade surplus with US hits record $31 billion
Beijing, Sep 9 (AP/UNB) — China's trade surplus with the United States widened to a record $31 billion in August as exports surged despite American tariff hikes, potentially adding fuel to President Donald Trump's battle with Beijing over industrial policy.
Asian markets fall as US, China renew tariff threat
Singapore, Sep 7 (AP/UNB) — Asian stocks were mostly lower on Thursday as the U.S. and China moved closer to imposing tariffs on billions of dollars of each other's goods, sounding a call of caution in the markets.
Trump, Kuwait emir discuss Syria, Yemen, trade
Washington, Sep 6 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump said terrorism, Syria and Yemen were among the topics of discussion during a White House meeting Wednesday with the emir of Kuwait.
Uber rolls out safety features for drivers, passengers
New York, Sep 5 (AP/UNB) — Uber is aiming to boost driver and passenger safety in an effort to rebuild trust in the brand.