Dow operating profit drops on lower prices, sees recovery in 2020
Dow Inc reported a 27% fall in fourth-quarter operating profit on Wednesday as lower prices squeezed margins, but the chemicals maker pointed to a recovery...
Germany has proof that Huawei worked with Chinese intelligence: Handelsblatt
The German government is in possession of evidence that Huawei, the leading maker of telecoms network equipment, has collaborated with Chinese intelligence, the Handelsblatt daily...
Deaths, confirmed cases from virus rise sharply
The death toll from a new coronavirus in China rose above 130 on Wednesday with nearly 1,500 new cases. It’s now infected more people in...
Virus concern hits growing list of sporting events
The list of international sporting events affected by a new virus outbreak in China grew on Wednesday with skiing World Cup races in Yanqing canceled...
Crowded Lagos to ban ‘chaotic’ motorbike taxis
Commuters and drivers have reacted with dismay after authorities in Lagos announced a ban on commercial motorcycles – a move that will affect thousands of...
World may have hit peak car output, says auto-parts supplier Bosch
Global automotive production may have peaked, auto supplier Robert Bosch said on Wednesday, announcing job cuts and a review of its business to cope with...
Japan, U.S. evacuate citizens from China as virus spreads
The United States and Japan flew citizens out of the Chinese city at the epicenter of a new virus outbreak on Wednesday, as the death...
Four people from Chinese family infected with coronavirus in UAE: WAM
The United Arab Emirates’ health ministry said four members of a Chinese family were infected with coronavirus in the first cases announced in the Gulf...
EU countries to announce 5G guidelines on Wednesday, impact likely on Huawei
The European Commission will on Wednesday announce guidelines allowing EU countries to restrict or exclude high-risk 5G vendors from core parts of their networks, a...
German cabinet backs exit from coal power by 2038 at latest
The German cabinet on Wednesday backed plans to exit coal as an energy source by 2038 at the latest as part of Berlin’s efforts on...