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Mini Gold Bars Are Causing a Frenzy in South Korea as Buyers Rush to Get Them in Convenience Stores, Vending Machines

Mini gold bars are selling like hot cakes in South Korea's biggest convenience store chain, CU.


Amazon Web Services to Invest Nearly $9 Billion to Boost Cloud Computing Venture in Singapore

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is planning to invest nearly $9 billion to expand its cloud computing infrastructure and services in Singapore...

EU Greenlights Japan's Nippon Steel's $14.9 Billion Acquisition of US Steel Despite Opposition

The European Union (EU) has approved Japan's Nippon Steel's acquisition of US Steel for $14.9 billion despite facing opposition in the United States...

Xi Jinping Urges France to Resist 'New Cold War' Amid EU's Shift Towards US Alliance

Xi Jinping's visit to France amid EU tensions highlights economic cooperation, opposing a "New Cold War."..


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Shanghai Disneyland Opening Day Tickets Sale Is A Blockbuster!
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Key Challenges in Philippine's Trade and Investment Sectors
Nordic Business Council Philippines (NBCP) issued its 2016 annual report on Philippine and challenges in the trade and investment sectors. Meanwhile the Central Bank expected a strong growth in the ec
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Japan gears up for fintech revolution
Japan is planning big for exploring 'fintech' (financial technology) segment. The world's third largest economy has decided to ease restrictions on investment in the fintech sector. After the proposed
Support For Shinzo Abe’s Stimulus Package on Spending Measures Rises
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El Niño Hurts Malaysia's Palm Oil Output
Due to the continuing harmful effects of El Niño, Malaysia's palm oil production has been greatly affected reducing output by millions of metric tons.
China to make inroads into global chip making
China is planning to become a major force in the global semiconductor segment. State-run XMC is setting up a major $24-billion semiconductor project in association with a US company.
Vijay Mallya Steps Down As Sanofi India Chairman
Vijay Mallya announcement his retirement as Sanofi India Chairman and wishes not to be elected anymore. He said that he wants to spend more time in England where his children stay.
The World is Facing Sugar Shortage Until at Least 2017, Caused by El Niño
El Niño is hitting on cane productions especially in Asia, leading to a global shortage and the rise in prices. This would be the first year of sugar shortage after years of surplus. The shortage is p
PetrChina To Cut Production Following 67% Decrease In Profit Earnings During 2015
PetroChina has announced its earnings, forecasts and future planning for cutting down production on Wednesday in Hong Kong. Around 67% decrease in net profit and 12-year low oil price has apparently p
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