France welcomed Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg on Friday with a threat of sweeping new regulation. With Facebook under fire on multiple fronts, Zuckerberg is in Paris to show that his social…
more ...Your Uber Has Arrived, on Wall Street
With a ring of the opening bell, Uber began picking up passengers as a newly minted public company Friday and investors waited to bet on a service with huge potential,…
more ...US-China Trade Talks End with No Apparent Deal
The United States and China appear to have ended their latest round of trade negotiations without announcing any agreement. On Friday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and U.S. Trade Representative…
more ...HOW TO SHOP IN THE UK AND SHIP WORLDWIDE – ULTIMATE GUIDE
We know that many of our customers (that’s you!) are pretty savvy when it comes to cheap online shopping. The fact they you use a parcel forwarding service for your…
more ...HOW TO SHOP IN THE UK – ULTIMATE GUIDE
We know that many of our customers (that’s you!) are pretty savvy when it comes to cheap online shopping. The fact they you use a parcel forwarding service for your…
more ...World’s Top Business Group Joins Critics of Hong Kong Extradition Bill
The International Chamber of Commerce, the world’s largest business organization, has become the latest group to criticize a proposed change to Hong Kong law that would allow for criminal extradition…
more ...New Tariffs on Chinese Products Go into Effect
The United States has increased tariffs from 10% to 25% on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports. China on Friday said it “deeply regrets” the increased tariffs and will take…
more ...Uber, Lyft Strike Latest Attempt to Organize Gig Workers
A strike by Uber and Lyft drivers in cities across the United States this week caused barely a ripple to passengers looking to catch a ride, highlighting the challenges in…
more ...Trump: Paperwork Started for New Tariffs on Chinese Products
U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators have ended the first of two days of talks aimed at saving a trade deal even as President Donald Trump said “We’re starting that paperwork…
more ...Still Most Visited Place, Orlando Had 75 Million Visitors in 2018
Orlando, Florida, had 75 million visitors last year as the theme park mecca continued to be the most visited destination in the United States Orlando had 75 million visitors last…
more ...Nike’s Plan for Better-Fitting Kicks: Show Us Your Feet
Nike wants to meet your feet. The sneaker seller will launch a foot-scanning tool on its app this summer that will measure and remember the length, width and other dimensions…
more ...China Mobile’s Bid to Offer US Phone Service Rejected
U.S. communications regulators are rejecting a Chinese telecom company’s application to provide service in the U.S. due to national-security risks amid an escalation in tensions between the two countries. …
more ...Co-Founder Chris Hughes: Time to Break Up Facebook
Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes says it’s time to break up the social media behemoth. He says in a New York Times opinion piece that CEO Mark Zuckerberg has allowed a…
more ...Facebook Auto-Generates Videos Celebrating Extremist Images
The animated video begins with a photo of the black flags of jihad. Seconds later, it flashes highlights of a year of social media posts: plaques of anti-Semitic verses, talk…
more ...Vietnam’s Changing Ties with Sweden a Sign of Times
It’s a little-known fact that Sweden was the first western country to recognize the government of Vietnam, in 1969, at a time when many states were wary of ruffling the…
more ...China Vows to Hold its Ground as Vice Premier Arrives in Washington
China says it has “made all necessary preparations” if the United States follows through on a pledge to impose a new set of tariffs on Chinese goods, as its chief…
more ...Is 5G Chinese Technology a Threat to US National Security?
Earlier this month, officials from a group of 30 countries agreed to take a more coordinated approach to secure the next generation of fast mobile communication networks, known as 5G.…
more ...Official: Executive Order Not Needed to Ban Huawei in US 5G Networks
A senior U.S. State Department official said there is no need for President Donald Trump to sign an executive order to explicitly ban Chinese telecommunication company Huawei from taking part…
more ...US Indicts 2 Israeli Operators of Darkweb Gateway
U.S. law enforcement officials announced on Wednesday the indictment of two Israeli operators of a website that referred hundreds of thousands of users to underground internet marketplaces to purchase drugs,…
more ...Trump Hails GM Plan to Invest $700 mn in Ohio, Sell Shuttered Plant
President Donald Trump said Wednesday U.S. automaker General Motors will invest $700 million in Ohio and create 450 jobs, selling one of its shuttered plants to a company that will…
more ...In the US, Death Is More Certain Than Taxes
In the U.S., there’s an old saying that there are only two things that are certain in life: death and taxes. But as it turns out, death is way more…
more ...Vietnam Braces for Hard Landing Amid World Trade Tensions
If a rising tide lifts all boats, then Vietnam may find that there is a related saying in economics: when the tide goes out, you will see who was swimming…
more ...US to Raise Tariffs on Chinese Imports as Vice Premier Visits Washington
Chinese Vice Premier Liu He arrives in Washington this week for trade talks as the United States prepares to raise tariffs on Chinese goods in the middle of his visit.…
more ...Uber, Lyft Drivers Strike to Press Demands on Rideshare Firms
Thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers turned off their apps Wednesday in a series of job actions across US cities protesting pay and working conditions at the big ride-hailing services.…
more ...Waymo, Lyft Take on Uber with Rides in Self-Driving Car
Google’s self-driving car spinoff, Waymo, is teaming up with Lyft in Arizona to attempt to lure passengers away from ride-hailing market leader Uber. The alliance announced Tuesday will allow anyone…
more ...Wall Street Slips as US-China Trade Fears Rise
U.S. stocks slid Tuesday as escalating trade tensions between the United States and China triggered global growth fears and drove investors away from riskier assets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average…
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