China's recovery lifts U.S. companies' sales as domestic consumers pull back spending
Many U.S. companies said China's recovery helped their quarterly sales, but demand hasn't snapped back as quickly as expected for some.
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Want to buy a cheap house in rural Japan? This millennial farmer offers his advice
"This is specifically for Japan: If you can't speak the language, you can't get along with your neighbors … communication is very difficult," said Lee Xian Jie.
Netflix's $2.5 billion investment in Korean content appeals to audiences worldwide
By expanding its slate of Korean series, films and non-fiction shows, Netflix aims to increase the success that Korean content has found with global audiences.
Debt in advanced economies is piling on to global challenges, says World Bank president
World Bank President David Malpass said global debt levels need to be addressed in an interview with CNBC at the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' meeting in Japan.
SoftBank posts record $32 billion loss at its Vision Fund tech investment arm
SoftBank's Vision Fund segment posted a 4.3 trillion Japanese yen ($32 billion) loss for its fiscal year ending Mar. 31.
Consumer prices in China rose 0.1% in April, the slowest rate in two years
Economists surveyed by Reuters expected to see consumer prices rise 0.4% from a year ago and remain unchanged from the previous month.
This couple paid $200,000 for their 180-year-old rainbow farmhouse and spent just as much on renovations—take a look inside
Katwise and Mason Brown bought an 1840s farmhouse in Kingston, New York and transformed it into their rainbow-colored home.
Ryanair orders at least 150 of Boeing's largest 737 Max planes
Boeing is planning to ramp up production of the best-selling planes to meet an increase in demand.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan arrested amid tensions with military
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested Tuesday at a court in the capital Islamabad by paramilitary officers, his party said.
Here are the top skills you will need for an 'A.I.-powered future,' according to new Microsoft data
The Work Trend Index report found that leaders believe analytical judgment, flexibility and emotional intelligence are essential skills for the future of work.
Nintendo Switch sales plunge 22% and the gaming giant expects further declines
Nintendo sold 17.97 million units of its flagship Nintendo Switch console series, a 22% year-on-year decline.
China's exports rose 8.5%, continuing its growth streak at a slower pace
Economists polled by Reuters expected to see exports rise 8% while imports remain unchanged after declining by 1.4% year-on-year in the previous month.
Thailand election: Campaign freebies may be a 'band-aid solution' with fiscal risks
Most political parties are focusing their campaigns on subsidies and tax exemptions — populist pledges economists fear will derail Thailand's fiscal balance.
Tech's been hit by layoffs. But Singapore is still investing big in its talent — in tech and beyond
Singapore companies across tech and non-tech sectors alike are hiring and developing more tech talent.
These are the 10 best travel destinations for a 'digital detox'—none of them are in the U.S.
InsureMyTrip ranked the best cities to visit for a digital detox based on factors like relaxation, activities, safety and access to the internet.
What Warren Buffett is buying in Japan's Berkshire Hathaway look-alikes
Warren Buffett says he sees elements of his own Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate in the Japanese trading giants that he recently upped his stock investment in.
CDC will have less data to track Covid and new variants after public health emergency ends
The U.S. has a fragmented health-care system where the authority to decide what disease data gets reported largely rests with corporations, not the CDC.
China's service sector remains a bright spot as factory data disappoints, Caixin reading shows
The reading suggests that services activity is still "undergoing a fast recovery," according to Wang Zhe, senior economist at Caixin Insight Group.
Volkswagen posts drop in quarterly profit, says it must speed up to catch Chinese EV market rivals
Volkswagen said operating profit fell 31% to 5.7 billion euros ($6.3 billion) through the first three months of 2023.
Auto giants are setting their sights on a new growth market for EVs: India
Companies like Audi, Volvo Cars and Stellantis are looking to establish a foothold in a market already home to some big India-based players.
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