Top U.S. pig farm equipment maker expands in China amid modernization push
GUIYANG, China (Reuters) – The largest U.S. maker of equipment for pig farms opened a new factory in China on Saturday, investing in its third plant in the world’s top hog market in a bet the country’s ambitious push into large-scale pig farming will b…
Japan raps Coincheck, orders broader checks after $530 million cryptocurrency theft
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese authorities said on Monday they would investigate all cryptocurrency exchanges in the country for security gaps and ordered Coincheck to lift its standards after hackers stole $530 million worth of digital money from the Toky…
Asia shares extend bull run, dollar huddles near lows
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares extended their bull run on Monday amid upbeat corporate earnings and strong global economic growth, while the dollar struggled to bounce as the White House continued to complain of “unfair” trade practices by competitors…
Hung out to dry twice, Tennessee city stumped by Trump’s washer tariffs
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (Reuters) – When President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on imported washing machines last week it was a “Not Again” moment for officials in this north Tennessee city that has lost jobs to an international trade dispute before.
Why Canada is the next frontier for shale oil
CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) – The revolution in U.S. shale oil has battered Canada’s energy industry in recent years, ending two decades of rapid expansion and job creation in the nation’s vast oil sands.
How Sanofi’s setback could lead to better dengue vaccines
CHICAGO (Reuters) – New dengue vaccines being developed by Takeda Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd and U.S. government scientists are poised to provide a safer alternative to Sanofi’s Dengvaxia, according to vaccine experts, because they already take into accoun…
Ford China chief in abrupt departure, a blow to recovery hopes
BEIJING (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co said its China chief, Jason Luo, has stepped down after only five months at the helm for personal reasons, a sudden resignation that raises questions over how the automaker will best tackle a sales slump in the world’s…
Facebook makes privacy push ahead of strict EU law
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Facebook said on Monday it was publishing its privacy principles for the first time and rolling out educational videos to help users control who has access to their information, as it prepares for the start of a tough new EU data p…
Japan punishes Coincheck after $530 million cryptocurrency theft
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s financial regulator on Monday ordered Coincheck to get its act together after hackers stole $530 million worth of digital money from its exchange, jolting the nation’s cryptocurrency market in one of the biggest cyber heists.
Asia shares extend bull run, dollar crawls off lows
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares extended their bull run on Monday amid upbeat corporate earnings and strong global economic growth, while the dollar tried to bounce even as the White House continued to complain of “unfair” trade practices by competitor…
