Sonic the Hedgehog, the iconic Sega game character, is set to soon make his comeback in a big way. The blue hedgehog, who derived his name from the speed abilities he possesses, will be starring in a Sonic-focused movie — a partnership between Paramount Pictures and Sega — that is slated for release between Nov. […]
Read moreThe leaders of China, Japan and South Korea met in Tokyo on Wednesday in a powerful gesture of solidarity against the backdrop of historic diplomatic moves by North Korea and a push for the isolated country to give up its nuclear weapons. Last held in Seoul in 2015, the three-way summit has regularly brought together […]
Read moreThe U.S. decision to restore far-reaching sanctions on Iran closed the door for a major aircraft leasing company’s plans to do business in the country, according to its CEO. “I think, with yesterday, the opportunity to do business for us is … not there anymore,” Firoz Tarapore, chief executive of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, told CNBC’s […]
Read moreThe growth outlook for Asian economies remains strong, but the region is vulnerable to sudden tightening in global financial conditions, further market corrections and a shift towards protectionist policies, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Wednesday. In its regional economic outlook update, the IMF projected Asia to grow 5.6 percent this year and next, […]
Read moreING Groep, the largest Dutch-based financial services company, on Wednesday reported a 2.1 percent rise in first quarter underlying pretax profit to 1.69 billion euros ($2.0 billion), beatingexpectations. Analysts polled for Reuters had seen the figure falling to 1.48 billion euros, compared to 1.65 billion euros in the same quarter a year ago. Source: cnbc […]
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Europe seen eking out gains at the open after Trump pulls US out of Iran deal
European markets are expected to open relatively flat to slightly higher Wednesday morning, as investors digest news that the U.S. administration is pulling the country from the Iran nuclear accord. Looking to major bourses, the U.K.’s FTSE 100 is seen flat at the open at 7,566, while the French CAC 40 is also expected to […]
Read moreMalaysian politicians from both government and opposition camps complained of “dirtytricks” after voting in a general election began on Wednesday, as non-stop spam calls to their mobile phones disrupted communications with party organizers. Malaysian civil rights group Suaram said the spam calls, which have also affected civil society group leaders, was a “clear attempt to […]
Read moreJapanese HR services provider Recruit Holdings said on Wednesday it has agreed to buy popular California-based job site operator Glassdoor for $1.2 billion to tap into its database of company reviews and salary data. Privately held Glassdoor, founded in 2007, last raised funds in 2016, valuing the company at $1 billion. It counts billionaire Chase […]
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