Kobe Steel loses industrial standards certification for copper products
TOKYO (Reuters) – Embattled Kobe Steel Ltd said on Thursday a Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) certificate for some products made at its Hatano plant near Tokyo has been revoked because of data falsification.
‘Golden Arches’: McDonald’s gets new China name following unit sale
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – U.S. fast food giant McDonald’s Corp is getting a name change in China – at least on paper.
Euro edges up with ECB decision in focus, Asian stocks flat
TOKYO (Reuters) – The euro stretched gains on Thursday ahead of a European Central Bank meeting that could result in a less accommodative monetary policy, while Asian stocks were subdued after Wall Street pulled back from record highs.
Tesla’s seat strategy goes against the grain…for now
The seats on Tesla Inc’s new Model X SUV were a mess. An outside contractor was having trouble executing the complicated design, spurring frustration and finger-pointing between Tesla and its supplier.
Kobe Steel CEO to provide update on data fabrication at 0600 GMT
TOKYO (Reuters) – Kobe Steel Ltd said it would hold a news conference at 3 p.m. (0600 GMT) in Tokyo on Thursday to provide an update on a data fabrication scandal that has rocked Japan’s third-biggest steel maker.
Global growth? Sure. But still not much inflation pressure: Reuters poll
BENGALURU (Reuters) – The global economy is on its best roll in years and set to do better in 2018, but economists in Reuters polls around the world mostly said synchronous growth is not about to spawn significant price pressures.
Asian stocks flat after Wall Street pullback, euro gains before ECB
TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks barely changed on Thursday, capped as Wall Street shares pulled back from record highs, while the euro stretched gains ahead of a European Central Bank meeting that could take a major step away from its accommodative poli…
London comes to Macau as Las Vegas Sands revamps casino resort
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Las Vegas Sands, the casino behemoth owned by U.S. billionaire Sheldon Adelson, said on Wednesday it plans to spend $1.1 billion on new projects in the world’s largest gambling hub, including building a London-themed attraction.
GE’s CEO sees more partnerships ahead for digital business
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – General Electric Co will use more alliances to build its digital-industrial business in coming years, Chief Executive Officer John Flannery said on Wednesday, suggesting the industrial conglomerate will curb spending in that …
Asian stocks stall on Wall Street pullback, euro gains before ECB
TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks stalled on Thursday, weighed as Wall Street shares pulled back from record highs, while the euro stretched gains ahead of a European Central Bank policy meeting at which it could take a major step away from accommodative …
