Factory output down 1.4% last year, worst showing since 2016
Singapore’s factory output shrank 1.4 per cent last year in its worst performance since 2016, according to data released by the Economic Development Board yesterday. […]
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Oil Posts Worst Week in a Year as Virus Selloff Deepens
Crude posted the worst weekly decline in more than a year on concern that the spread of China’s coronavirus will cripple fuel demand. Brent futures […]
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31 Famous Child Prodigies
A prodigy is a child younger than 10 years old who shows astounding proficiency in one or more artistic or academic fields. These remarkable youngsters […]
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NPR reporter says Pompeo shouted, cursed at her after she pressed him on Ukraine during interview
Fox News Flash top headlines for Jan. 24 Fox News Flash top headlines for Jan. 24 are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com An NPR […]
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Trump impeachment trial's U.S. TV audience slips during Democrats' arguments: Nielsen
(Reuters) – The U.S. television audience for Democrats’ arguments that President Donald Trump should be impeached declined on Thursday to roughly 7.8 million viewers during […]
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Boeing seeks up to US$12bn in loans to ease liquidity needs
NEW YORK, Jan 24 (LPC) – Airplane manufacturer Boeing Co is in talks with banks to obtain up to US$12bn in loans, a move that […]
Continue reading » Speculators add to long bets on U.S. dollar -CFTC, Reuters
NEW YORK, Jan 24 (Reuters) – Speculators snapped a six-week streak to add to their net long bets on the U.S. dollar in the latest […]
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UPDATE 1-Fitch upgrades Greece credit rating on improving debt situation
(Adds background on country’s debt) Jan 24 (Reuters) – Fitch Ratings on Friday upgraded Greece’s credit rating to ‘BB’ from ‘BB-‘, saying that GDP growth […]
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At anti-abortion rally, Trump assails Democrats, draws applause
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Donald Trump became the first U.S. president to attend the annual March for Life in Washington on Friday, unleashing a fierce attack […]
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Watch Mnuchin and Lagarde clash over the climate crisis
Davos, Switzerland (CNN Business)The annual meeting of the world’s business and political leaders in Davos wrapped up Friday with two of the world’s most powerful […]
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What do we owe to soldiers with PTSD?
London (CNN Business)The BBC’s Africa editor, Fergal Keane, is stepping down from his role after suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) caused by reporting on […]
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What you need to know about coronavirus
New York (CNN Business)McDonald’s has closed restaurants in five Chinese cities and is implementing new health protocols in the region as the deadly coronavirus continues […]
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China stocks sink as coronavirus outbreak spooks investors
The Chinese stock market sank to a record low this week as the deadly coronavirus outbreak panicked investors. The Shanghai Composite Index closed down about […]
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Dollar rises vs euro as European PMI data fails to impress
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar rose to a near eight-week high against the euro on Friday as lukewarm European PMI data added to the […]
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin expects next China trade talks in 'near future'
DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Friday that he expects to begin negotiations with China on a so-called Phase 2 […]
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China Uses DNA to Map Faces, With Help From the West
TUMXUK, China — In a dusty city in the Xinjiang region on China’s western frontier, the authorities are testing the rules of science. With a […]
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The Rikers Coffee Academy
Officer Green wanted her vanilla latte piping hot. “With vanilla on top, not a lot, just a drizzle, and very hot, don’t make it warm,” […]
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Express Stock Rebounds on Update and Analyst Comments
Express, Inc. (EXPR) shares extended their gains during Thursday's session after rebounding back above the 50-day moving average on Wednesday. The clothing retailer narrowed its […]
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5G is the future. But it's not really here yet
Former Congressman Mike Rogers (R-MI) is the chairman of 5G Action Now. Rogers was chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. The opinions […]
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Morrisons bring back Valentine’s Day meal deal – and it includes steak and wine
Morrisons has unveiled its Valentine's Day meal deal ahead of the most romantic day of the year. The supermarket chain's three course feast includes a […]
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