Russia’s Sberbank and Mail.ru to form JV in transportation, food
Russia’s Sberbank and internet firm Mail.ru said on Thursday they signed a letter of intent to launch a joint platform in transportation and food to...
In Georgian valley, war-scarred women battle tradition to make a living
Fending for herself after leaving a husband who kidnapped her and then losing two sons in Syria’s war, Leila Achishvili has fought hard to secure...
Puerto Rican governor Ricardo Rossello resigns after weeks of mass protests
Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello released a video late on Wednesday (July 24) announcing his resignation after almost two weeks of protests calling for him...
Frenchman fails in attempt to cross English Channel on jet-powered hoverboard
A French inventor failed in his attempt on Thursday to cross the English Channel on a jet-powered hoverboard when he missed a landing platform mounted...
STMicro lowers full-year sales guidance as chip market remains volatile
Franco-Italian chipmaker STMicroelectronics lowered its full-year sales guidance on Thursday in spite of improved activity in the second-quarter, signaling how the sector remains volatile given...
Toyota to invest $600 million in China’s Didi, new JV to develop mobility services
Toyota Motor Corp said on Thursday it will invest $600 million in Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing as well as a new joint venture as...
Sweden charges U.S. rapper A$AP Rocky with assault
U.S. rapper A$AP Rocky has been charged with assault in Sweden over his alleged involvement in a street brawl and is to remain in custody...
Total plans $5 billion in asset sales as second quarter net profit falls
French energy giant Total will sell around $5 billion worth of assets, mostly from its upstream exploration and production business, as it seeks to focus...
Nissan to axe 12,500 jobs after first quarter profit drops 98.5%
Nissan Motor Co said on Thursday it would slash 12,500 jobs globally by 2022 and cut output to rein in costs as it suffers from...
LG Chem plans to invest $424 million for battery material plant in South Korea
South Korean battery maker LG Chem Ltd said on Thursday it had agreed to invest 500 billion won ($424.03 million) to build a factory in...