Macron proposes Atos CEO Thierry Breton as new French EU commissioner
France has proposed Atos technology group Chief Executive Officer Thierry Breton as its candidate to head industrial policy in the next European Commission, President Emmanuel Macron’s office said, two weeks after his first choice was rejected by EU la…
Chinese ship heads away from Vietnam after disputed surveys in South China Sea
A Chinese oil survey vessel that has been embroiled in a tense standoff with Vietnamese vessels in the South China Sea left Vietnamese-controlled waters on Thursday after more than three months, marine data showed.
Modi’s BJP leading in key state polls in India: TV
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling alliance was leading in elections in two key states on Thursday, television networks reported, tightening the party’s grip on power across the country.
Bolivia’s Morales takes 10-point lead in election count, would hand him outright win
Bolivian President Evo Morales posted a 10-point lead against main rival Carlos Mesa in the presidential election vote count, official data showed for the first time in the early hours of Thursday, a key level because if maintained it would hand the le…
Japan’s Abe renews call on South Korea to keep promises as a chance to mend ties
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon agreed on Thursday on the importance of cooperating on North Korea and other issues, seeking to rebuild relations amid a bitter feud over history and trade.
South Korea’s top convenience store chain drops flavored liquid e-cigarettes
South Korea’s top convenience store chain GS25 has stopped selling flavored liquid e-cigarettes, the parent company GS Retail said on Thursday.
South Korea’s top convenience store chain stops selling flavored liquid e-cigarettes
South Korea’s top convenience store chain GS25 has stopped selling flavored liquid e-cigarettes, the parent company GS Retail said on Thursday.
Japan’s Abe, South Korean Prime Minister Lee meet amid bitter row over history, trade
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon began talks on Thursday with a handshake but no smiles amid a bitter feud over history and trade that has dragged relations to their worst in decades.
Japan, South Korea leaders say ties should not be left in difficult state: South Korea
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon shared the view that the neighbours’ relations should not be left in their current difficult state, South Korea’s foreign ministry said on Thursday.
Hong Kong protesters to rally in support of Catalan activists
Hong Kong protesters plan to rally on Thursday evening to show solidarity with people demonstrating in Spain’s wealthiest region of Catalonia over jail sentences handed out to nine separatist leaders.
