China slashes U.S. LPG imports amid trade war
China has choked back on imports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the United States, traders and analysts said, turning to the Middle East for extra supplies amid the two countries’ trade dispute.
Aviva CEO Wilson to leave as board seeks to revive sagging shares
Aviva CEO Mark Wilson has agreed to step down from his role after a sweeping restructuring of the British insurer during six years at the helm failed to translate into improved shareholder returns.
Asia shares hit 17-month low, China lets yuan slip
Asian shares hit 17-month lows on Tuesday as China allowed its currency to slip past a psychological bulwark amid recent losses in domestic share markets, a shift that pressured other emerging currencies.
Asia stocks at 17-month low as China lets yuan slip
Asian shares hit 17-month lows on Tuesday as China allowed its currency to slip past a psychological bulwark amid sharp losses in domestic share markets, a shift that pressured other emerging currencies to depreciate to stay competitive.
EU nations divided on 2030 CO2 curbs for cars, vans
European Union environment ministers will seek a compromise on Tuesday over how tough to be on curbing carbon dioxide emissions from cars and vans, with Germany warning too tough targets could harm industry and cost jobs.
Asia stocks at 17-month low amid China concerns
Asian shares hit 17-month lows on Tuesday as investors fretted about everything from the Chinese economy, to trade wars, higher U.S. bond yields and political dysfunction in Europe.
Microsoft to invest in Southeast Asian ride-hailing firm Grab
Microsoft Corp is investing in Southeast Asian ride-hailing firm Grab as part of a partnership that the two companies said will allow them to collaborate on technology projects, including big data and artificial intelligence.
Alphabet to shut Google+ social site after user data exposed
(This version of the October 8 story corrects to “consulting and accounting firm” from “legal firm” in paragraph 8)
Google drops out of bidding for $10 billion Pentagon data deal
Alphabet Inc’s Google said on Monday it was no longer vying for a $10 billion cloud computing contract with the U.S. Defense Department, in part because the company’s new ethical guidelines do not align with the project, without elaborating.
Trian Fund evaluates takeover bid for Papa John’s: WSJ
Nelson Peltz’ Trian Fund Management LP is evaluating a takeover bid for Papa John’s International Inc , the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.
