Janet Yellen, U.S. President-elect Joe Biden's nominee for Treasury secretary, is set for a hearing before the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Technological Goals of the Future
The Taiwan Ministry of Science and Technology presents a film at the CES Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA) showcasing its current goals and vision of the future. TAIPEI, TW / ACCESSWIRE / January 18, 2021 / The ... ( read original story ...)
Industrial enterprises put into operation in Iran’s West Azerbaijan Province
Azerbaijan to be one of first countries to see COVID-19 pandemic's end - agency's chairman (PHOTO) Society 17:03 Preparatory work under completion in Azerbaijan’s Alley of Martyrs (PHOTO) Society ... ( read original story ...)
POLL-Japan firms see capex rebound in FY2021 despite COVID hit
Almost three quarters of Japanese firms expect to keep capital spending steady or raise it in the coming business year from the fiscal year ending in March, a Reuters monthly survey showed, despite ... ( read original story ...)
IET India study captures Voices from the Ground: Unheard impact of COVID-19 on India’s workforce
IET India today released findings from a new report that captures the concerns regarding the uncertainties post COVID-19 on India's ... ( read original story ...)
Top India Cinema Operator Predicts Return of Big Bang Releases
PVR Ltd. is in talks with Bollywood producers to release their movies in cinema halls now rather than on streaming sites like those run by Netflix Inc. and Amazon.com Inc., now that the pandemic is ... ( read original story ...)
Indian police bust baby-trafficking ring in financial capital
Police in Mumbai have charged nine alleged members of a baby-trafficking ring - among them a nurse at a maternity hospital and agents who operated in the impoverished slums of India's financial ... ( read original story ...)
Toshiba launches first home appliance store in India, to establish 15 by 2021-end
In 2021, Toshiba aims to further strengthen its dealer base across India through an extensive retail network of large format stores, multi-brand outlets, and a robust dealer network across India ... ( read original story ...)
Two of India’s richest men caught in crossfire over farming laws
Two of India’s richest men have landed in an unlikely controversy over farming laws, becoming targets of protesters who allege the tycoons have benefi ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC CEO expresses regret to Hong Kong activist over frozen bank accounts
Noel Quinn, HSBC chief executive, personally wrote to a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist to express regret after the bank froze his bank account, in a sign of the challenges that companies are facing ... ( read original story ...)