South Korean, U.S. telcos roll out 5G services early as race heats up
South Korea’s three mobile carriers and top U.S. telco Verizon Communications commercially launched 5G services on Wednesday, ahead of their initial schedules, as they rushed for first spot in the race to roll out the latest wireless technology.
Asian shares near eight-month highs, U.S.-China talks in view
Asian shares held near an eight-month peak on Thursday as investors awaited developments on Sino-U.S. trade talks, with both sides appearing closer to signing a deal and improved risk appetite weighing on safe-haven assets like the yen.
China’s Tencent raises $6 billion in bond sale; proceeds for general purposes
Chinese social media and gaming giant Tencent Holdings Ltd said on Thursday it has raised $6 billion in a bond sale, with proceeds earmarked for refinancing and general corporate purposes.
Oil prices mixed, Brent edges up toward $70 level
Oil prices were mixed on Thursday, with Brent edging higher toward the psychologically important $70 level after easing in the previous session on data showing a surprise build in U.S. inventories.
Detained again, Nissan ex-chief Ghosn says latest arrest is ‘outrageous’
Japanese prosecutors arrested ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn again on Thursday on suspicion of trying to enrich himself at the automaker’s expense, in a stunning twist for an executive who has called on the French government for help.
Tesla deliveries drop due to challenges shipping to Europe and China
Tesla Inc deliveries fell 31 percent in its first quarter as the electric car maker struggled with its first shipments of the Model 3 sedan to Europe and China due to longer transit times.
Factbox: Who are PG&E’s new directors?
PG&E Corp on Wednesday appointed Tennessee Valley Authority Chief Executive Officer William Johnson as its CEO and added 10 members to its board of directors, as the company navigates through bankruptcy.
Oil prices edge lower after U.S. inventories build
Oil prices dipped on Thursday, with Brent edging away from the psychologically important $70 level after easing in the previous session on data showing a surprise build in U.S. inventories.
Tesla deliveries drop 31 percent in quarter one due to overseas shipping challenges
Tesla Inc delivered a third less vehicles in its first quarter as the electric car maker struggled with its first shipments of the Model 3 sedan to Europe and China due to longer transit times.
Ethiopia to issue first Boeing investigation report on Thursday
Investigators will release on Thursday a keenly awaited report on the deadly crash of an Ethiopian Airlines jet, Ethiopia’s Transport Ministry said, giving the first official clues to the second crash of a new Boeing 737 MAX in five months.




