Great Depression-like U.S. job losses, unemployment rate expected in April
The U.S. economy likely lost a staggering 22 million jobs in April, in what would be the steepest plunge in payrolls since the Great Depression...
Asian shares up as U.S., China trade negotiators talk
Asian shares rose on Friday as investors focused on talks between U.S. and Chinese trade officials and solid corporate earnings rather than the looming release...
Japan’s ANA suspends recruitment citing coronavirus fallout
ANA Holdings Inc , the operator of Japan’s top airline, said on Friday it would suspend its recruitment process at its 37 group companies due...
After surprise apology, Samsung heir pressed to explain family’s intentions
Samsung Group heir Jay Y. Lee’s vow to end dynastic succession at South Korea’s biggest conglomerate following three generations of family control sparked skepticism in...
Top U.S., China trade officials agree to strengthen cooperation
Top U.S. and Chinese trade representatives discussed their Phase 1 trade deal on Friday with China saying they agreed to improve the atmosphere for its...
China, U.S. hold trade talks on implementation of signed phase one deal
Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer held a phone call late on Thursday in...
Payments giant Fiserv names Bisignano to succeed Yabuki as CEO
Payments giant Fiserv Inc said Thursday that Frank Bisignano would become the company’s chief executive on July 1, with long-time head Jeffery Yabuki remaining on...
Rupert Murdoch to forgo his News Corp annual cash bonus
News Corp Executive Chairman Rupert Murdoch will forgo his cash bonus for the current fiscal year due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on business,...
Lyft to require passengers and drivers to wear masks
Lyft will require both passengers and drivers to wear masks and complete a health certification program, including confirming before each ride that they are not...
Asia stocks poised to rise as upbeat earnings trump jobs gloom
Asian stocks were set to track Wall Street gains on Friday, after upbeat corporate earnings took the focus off upcoming data that is expected show...