A major union representing tens of thousands of people at South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics said Wednesday that workers will go on strike for the first time, potentially threatening key global semiconductor supply chains.
The rise in price in five months is being attributed partly to the increased cost of petrol, holiday travel and health.
Mining behemoth BHP on Wednesday sought a deadline extension in its takeover pursuit of Anglo American, outlining a suite of measures to soothe shareholder concerns that have derailed previous offers.
Asian and European stock markets wavered Tuesday as investors geared up for key inflation numbers later in the week, while London returned to action after a three-day long weekend.
According to data released by Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Tuesday, the retail sales rose 0.1% in April from March, when they fell 0.4%, though the market prediction was a rise of 0.2%.
The prolongation gives creditors facing millions in losses and the airline's 300 stood-down employees a glimmer of hope.
Asian and European stock markets fell Friday following Wall Street losses, as better-than-expected US data compounded worries the Federal Reserve will hold off on cutting interest rates this year.
Nvidia said Wednesday its quarterly net profit rocketed by seven times year-on-year on demand for its chips to power artificial intelligence in data centers.
Australia looks to end its reliance on China for the batteries that powers mobile phones, electric vehicles, and heavy equipment.
With nearly three decades of career, Zhang has moved from traditional construction to championing urban designs that integrate with natural water cycles.
Markets in Asia and Europe suffered a downturn Tuesday after racking up a series of gains as profit-takers stepped in, while traders were also spooked by a surge in commodity prices.
Mining behemoth BHP must overcome major hurdles to salvage its faltering pursuit of rival Anglo American, analysts said Monday as a midweek deadline over the seismic takeover bid approaches.
OpenAI will have access to Reddit data for training its artificial intelligence models and will put its technology to work on the popular discussion platform, the companies said Thursday.
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Economists say average work hours are returning to pre-COVID times, suggesting that job markets are becoming more regular.
German industrial giant Siemens said Thursday it will sell its electrical motors business Innomotics to private US equity firm KPS Capital Partners for 3.5 billion euros ($3.8 billion).
Melbourne-based MediSecure, specializing in dispensing electronic prescriptions to health professionals, stated that a cybersecurity breach has occurred, impacting "the personal and health information of individuals."
Asian markets wobbled Wednesday ahead of key US inflation data later in the day, with traders struggling to pick up the baton after a record performance on Wall Street.
With material expenses skyrocketing, construction companies face a dilemma that threatens the very foundation of their operations. MR-ROADS, the leading construction organisation in Queensland, Australia, has devised a plan of action to respond to this industry-wide plight.
The US auto workers union's drive to organize auto plants in the southern United States faces a second test this week at Mercedes-Benz in Alabama following a triumph last month.
RBA keeps cash rates on hold at 4.35%, warns of inflation risks
Global stock markets rose Friday before vital US payrolls data, with London hitting another record high as investors tracked speculation of a bidding war for mining giant Anglo American.
Apple on Thursday said its quarterly profit ebbed but topped market forecasts as it announced an unprecedented $110 billion share buyback.
European stock markets diverged Thursday as investors digested the Federal Reserve interest rate outlook and awaited Apple's latest results on eve of critical US payroll data.
France will "fight" to keep oil and gas giant TotalEnergies from shifting its main stock market listing to New York, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said Thursday.
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk reported more soaring profits on Thursday thanks to the popularity of anti-diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, which have made it Europe's most valuable company.
Danish shipping giant Maersk posted a huge drop in net profit for the first quarter on Thursday as Yemeni rebel attacks force it to avoid the vital Red Sea route.
British oil and gas giant Shell announced Thursday that first-quarter earnings fell but beat expectations in a "strong" performance, and unveiled another bumper stock buyback.
The possible harm to the airline's reputation and customer base was reflected in the sharp tumble of 1.2% in the share price of the airline on Wednesday.
In Australia alone, over 160,000 sites are affected by contamination, according to a 2014 report by the Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC CARE).
