EU leaders to deal Macron eurozone reform setbackEU leaders will tackle watered-down proposals to reform the euro single currency on Friday, with an ambitious plan for a eurozone budget wanted by French President Emmanuel Macron left on the sideline...
Trans-Korea gas pipeline project reappears, but challenges remainThe long-planned and much derided Trans-Korea gas pipeline project is back on the agenda, buoyed by hopes North and South Korea can make peace. If realized, it would be a pipeline dream-come-true for...
How your smart fridge might be mining bitcoin for criminalsIs the web browser on your phone slower than usual? It could be mining bitcoin for criminals. As the popularity of virtual currencies has grown, hackers are focusing on a new type of heist: putting ma...
Japan’s Sharp ditches $2 billion share issue plan after investor backlashJapan's Sharp Corp scrapped a plan to issue up to $2 billion in new shares, changing its mind in a matter of weeks after the initial announcement prompted investors to dump its shares on fears of earn...
Novartis plans spinoff of Alcon, $5 bn share buy-backSwiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis said Friday it planned to cut loose its Alcon eye care division, and aimed to buy back $5.0 billion of its own shares by the end of 2019. Novartis said that by spin...
French inflation picks up to near six-year high in JuneFrench inflation picked up to a near six-year high in June, lending support to the European Central Bank's decision to close its bond-buying programme but signalling a squeeze for consumers in the eur...
Indonesia hikes rates again to reverse rupiah slumpIndonesia's central bank on Friday raised interest rates for the third time in six weeks as it moves to shield the rupiah from a selloff in emerging market currencies. Bank Indonesia raised its key ra...