U.S. EPA to slash biofuel waiver program, mulls other measures to help refiners: sources
The Trump administration has decided to drastically scale back the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s program exempting small oil refineries from the country’s biofuel regulations after...
British regional airline Flybe says enters administration
British regional airline Flybe said on Thursday it had entered into administration, as the already struggling carrier failed to withstand the plunge in travel demand...
Exclusive: Mexican private sector pitches $92 billion in energy investment – document
Mexico’s private sector has drawn up a broad package of proposed energy investments for the government worth almost $92 billion, according to a document seen...
Taiwan says China forced Malaysian state to ban Taiwanese entry on virus fears
Taiwan’s foreign minister said on Thursday that China had forced the Malaysian state of Sarawak to reinstate a ban on travelers from the island as...
U.S. to ‘redouble’ efforts to ensure Taiwan’s global participation, official says
The United States will “redouble” its efforts to ensure Taiwan’s participation on the global stage, a senior U.S. official told President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday,...
Japan committed to hosting Olympics on schedule even as virus spreads
Japan’s Olympics minister said the country is committed to hosting the summer games as planned from July even as the coronavirus outbreak spread to new...
Asian shares grind higher, virus risks block the way
Asian shares rallied for a fourth straight session on Thursday as U.S. markets swung sharply higher and another dose of central bank stimulus offered some...
U.S. lawmakers to hold hearing on bill that fights child sexual abuse while threatening encryption
The Senate Judiciary Committee said on Wednesday it would hold a hearing on March 11 to discuss legislation aimed at curbing the online distribution of...
Ex-Uber self-driving head declares bankruptcy after $179 million loss to Google
The former head of Uber Technologies Inc’s self-driving technology unit, Anthony Levandowski, filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, shortly after a court confirmed that he...
Apple pulls out of South by Southwest festival amid coronavirus outbreak
Apple Inc is pulling out of this month’s South by Southwest music and tech festival amid the coronavirus outbreak, a company spokesman said on Wednesday....