(RTTNews) - South Korea's gross domestic product climbed a seasonally adjusted 1.1 percent on quarter in the fourth quarter of 2020, the Bank of ... ( read original story ...)
S.Korea Q4 GDP beats expectations, sets scene for strong 2021
South Korea's economy grew at a faster-than-expected pace in the fourth quarter as it ended the coronavirus-stricken year solidly poised for a recovery in 2021 thanks to surging exports. By SEOUL, Jan ... ( read original story ...)
Sandra Bullock’s oceanfront estate sells for $4.1 million in Georgia. Take a look
Actress Sandra Bullock has parted ways with her picturesque Georgia beach house. The “two-residence compound” nestled on the northern end of Tybee Island sold for a combined $4.175 million, according ... ( read original story ...)
Business optimism in PH remains sluggish – survey
Business optimism in the Philippines still remained sluggish with less than 50 percent of mid-market businesses have slightly or very optimistic outlook for the next 12 months. The latest figures from ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese entrepreneur finds a niche offering scientific, “if brutal,” body odor analysis
For about $150, Shota Ishida's "Odorate" service will tell you, with scientific accuracy, if you stink, and what you can do about it. ( read original story ...)
China used Trump sanctions to warn Biden camp about future business deals, says expert
The Chinese government’s sanctions against 28 former Trump administration officials also served as a warning to the Biden White House: Cross us and forget about doing business with China after you ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia legislators, citing Reuters report, want every jail death investigated
Troubled by deaths and questionable care in the state’s jails, several Georgia legislators convened Monday to explore reforms including requiring the state to investigate every fatality and escalating ... ( read original story ...)
First commercial autonomous bus services hit Singapore roads
Country's first commercial driverless bus services will run two routes at Singapore Science Park 2 and Jurong Island over a three-month pilot, during which data will be collected to assess the ... ( read original story ...)
Violence erupts in Israel’s ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods over coronavirus restrictions
Rioters pelted police with stones and set a bus on fire as the government attempted to increase compliance in areas where infections are among the highest. ( read original story ...)
Israel’s Early Vaccine Data Offers Hope
Initial studies show a significant drop in infections and hospitalizations after just one dose, and very few cases after two. Experts caution that the results are preliminary. ( read original story ...)