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EU says British cut-tax plan not a good idea

PARIS, France (AFP) -- The European Union's top economic official on Tuesday criticised a British proposal to slash corporate tax to…

Tokyo shares slip by break on stronger yen

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo's benchmark stock index headed for its first loss Tuesday after six straight gains, with exporters…

S&P set to cut Puerto Rico’s rating as debt default looms

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - Rating firm Standard & Poor's said it was prepared to cut Puerto Rico's credit rating…

Brexit vote shakes London property market

  LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) by Patrice NOVOTNY The Brexit vote could cool London's superheated property market, with some professionals…

New version of Android crowned ‘Nougat’

SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) -- Google's newest mobile operating system will be called Nougat, continuing a tradition of naming…

Apple considering Tidal music purchase

SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) -- Apple is exploring the purchase of rival music streaming service Tidal, which is run…

How the world sees the Philippines

Graphic showing how the Philippines fairs on major international rankings on business, economic freedom, competitiveness, corruption and gender gap. (AFP)

Philippine Airlines income jumps more than six-fold

MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- Once-troubled flag-carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Thursday announced a 560 percent jump in its "comprehensive income"…

US man claims Apple owes him a fortune for iPhone idea

SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) - A Florida man who claims Apple made a killing with his iPhone idea is…

Adidas, Kanye West expand clothing, footwear partnership

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Adidas doubled down on its business ties with rap star Kanye West on Wednesday,…

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