After $6 billion M&A spree, insurer FWD eyes China foray ahead of IPO
Fast-growing insurer FWD is seeking to launch operations in China ahead of a public offering and plans to bolster its non-life business in Asia, its...
China probes small bank shareholdings as risk worries persist
China is sharpening its scrutiny of small banks’ shareholders amid fears that loans from the lenders to big investors could prove a weak point in...
Sudan suspends schools after student killings – BBC News
Sudan suspends schools after student killings BBC News Sudan security forces fire shots, tear gas at protesters Aljazeera.com Sudan shuts all schools after pupils’ killing Arabnews Protesters march...
U.S. negotiators need to show ‘sincerity’ in Shanghai talks: China state media
Negotiators from the United States should show “sincerity” and temper expectations as they begin a new round of talks with Chinese counterparts to ease trade...
House Dems claim Trump ally aimed to profit from nuclear deal
Tom Barrack, a billionaire friend of U.S. President Donald Trump, pursued a plan to buy Westinghouse Electric Corp even as he lobbied Trump to become...
Trump warns China against delaying trade deal as talks resume
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned China against waiting out his first term to finalize any trade deal, saying if he wins re-election in...
Sudan shuts all schools after pupils’ killing – Arab News
Sudan shuts all schools after pupils’ killing Arab News Sudan suspends schools after student killings BBC News Sudan security forces fire shots, tear gas at protesters Aljazeera.com Protesters...
Ethiopia beats its goal and plants over 350 million trees in 12 hours – Business Insider
Ethiopia beats its goal and plants over 350 million trees in 12 hours Business Insider Ethiopia Sets a Staggering World Record Planting Over 350 Mn Trees...
Apple revenue forecast tops expectations, iPhone business stabilizes
Apple Inc’s quarterly profit and revenue beat Wall Street targets on Tuesday and its forecast for fourth-quarter sales topped expectations as well, with Chief Executive...
Motive for slayings at California festival still unclear two days later
California police on Tuesday were still trying to determine why a teenager went on a shooting rampage over the weekend at a popular food festival...