UK construction firm Carillion liquidates business
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- British construction and outsourcing services group Carillion announced its immediate liquidation Monday after the heavily-indebted…
7 years ago
Business
Volkswagen reports record global car sales in 2017
DETROIT, United States (AFP) -- Volkswagen said Sunday that its namesake brand sold more vehicles worldwide in 2017 than ever…
7 years ago
Cryptocurrency rivals snap at Bitcoin’s heels
PARIS, France (AFP) -- Bitcoin may be the most famous cryptocurrency but, despite a dizzying rise, it's not the most…
7 years ago
Bitcoin shouldn’t become the new Swiss bank account: Mnuchin
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Dominant digital currency bitcoin should not be allowed to become the Swiss bank account of the modern…
7 years ago
Italian govt mulling three offers for ailing Alitalia
MILAN, Italy (AFP) -- Friday Italy's government said Friday it is considering three bids for troubled airline Alitalia from Lufthansa, EasyJet and a private…
7 years ago
Asian markets mostly higher as Hong Kong extends record run
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Most Asian markets resumed their positive start to the year on Friday with Hong Kong…
7 years ago
Fiat Chrysler to invest $1 bn on back of US tax reform
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Italian-American automaker Fiat Chrysler on Thursday unveiled a plan to invest $1 billion in…
7 years ago
Walmart raises pay in US even as it shuts some Sam’s Club stores
by John Biers Agence France Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Walmart announced Thursday it will raise the minimum…
7 years ago
Brexit could cost nearly 500,000 UK jobs: study
LONDON, United States (AFP) -- Brexit could cost the UK nearly 500,000 jobs in a worst-case scenario, according to a…
7 years ago
Uniqlo fashions strong profits from international sales
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's Fast Retailing said Thursday that sales at its Uniqlo stores abroad had outstripped domestic demand…
7 years ago
This website uses cookies.