HSBC to dismiss tens of thousands of workers
One of the world’s largest banks, HSBC, is planning to dismiss up to 50,000 employees.
Michael Jordan Fights for His Name in China’s Highest Court
Basketball star Michael Jordan’s lawyers said last Friday they will take a case to China’s supreme court.
Google Opens First Asian Campus in Seoul
The American technology company Google recently set up its first campus in Asia.
Free Trade Deal Fails in US Senate Test Vote
A proposed 12-nation Pacific Rim trade deal has failed in its first major test in the United States Congress.
Aid Group Recommends Debt Cancellation for Nepal
A group of international aid, religious and other groups is calling for debt cancellation for Nepal.
Facebook Has More Users than Population of China
The social network Facebook reported that it now has 1.44 billion monthly active users (MAU) worldwide.
African Advertising Agencies Cashing In
Western advertising and public relations agencies are increasingly joining with African advertising companies.
Will China’s Continued Big Spending Lift Its Economy?
Chinese officials have predicted lower economic growth again this year.
Small Beer Brewers Gaining Popularity in US
A few large beer breweries have controlled much of the beer market in the United States since the 1950s.
Younger Americans Not Interested in Tiffany Jewelry, Gap Clothes and Other Traditional Stores
Shoppers walk through Dolphin Mall in Miami