Hitachi makes $5 billion offer for full control of industrial gear unit
Hitachi Ltd said on Friday it would spend 531.1 billion yen ($4.84 billion) to take full control of listed industrial equipment unit Hitachi High-Technologies through a tender offer.
Kenya Airways suspends all flights to China amid coronavirus outbreak
Kenya Airways has suspended all flights to and from China until further notice amid a virus outbreak that has killed more than 200 people in China and spread to 18 countries.
Oil jumps as WHO declares emergency, says it is against travel, trade restrictions
Oil prices jumped on Friday following sharp losses this week, as the World Health Organization (WHO) came out against travel and trade restrictions in declaring a global emergency over the spread of a coronavirus that originated in China last year.
Chevron asks staff to postpone all non-essential travel to China
U.S. oil major Chevron Corp said on Thursday it has asked its employees to postpone all “non-essential” business travel to China in the aftermath of the coronavirus outbreak.
Asia shares struggle for footing after fraught week
Asian share markets fought to regain their footing on Friday as investors clutched at hopes China could contain the coronavirus, even as headlines spoke of more cases and mounting deaths.
Nintendo CEO says no new Switch model this year
Nintendo Co Ltd CEO Shuntaro Furukawa said on Friday the gaming company has no plans to launch a fresh Switch model this year, dampening rumors it will offer an upgraded version of the hit device.
Asia shares fight for footing after turbulent week
Asian share markets battled to regain their footing on Friday as investors clutched at hopes China could contain the coronavirus, even as headlines spoke of ever more cases and mounting deaths.
Oil jumps as WHO declares emergency but recommends no travel, trade restrictions
Oil prices jumped on Friday following sharp losses this week, as the World Health Organization (WHO) came out against travel and trade restrictions in declaring a global emergency over the spread of the coronavirus that originated in China last year.
American Airlines, mechanics union reach tentative $4.2 billion contract deal
American Airlines Holdings Inc and its mechanics union announced tentative joint collective bargaining agreements on Thursday covering five maintenance and fleet service groups after more than four years of often bitter negotiations.
Nintendo CEO says no plans to launch new Switch model in 2020
Nintendo Co Ltd CEO Shuntaro Furukawa said the gaming company has no plans to launch a new Switch model this year.