MINAMIBOSO, Japan (Reuters) – Whale cutlets, sliced raw whale, deep-fried whale nuggets, whale bacon and whale jerky feature on the menu at the restaurant Yoko Ichihara runs – and that’s just a small sample of the ways Japan eats whale. Though Japan’s governme... More »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer is asking the federal government to investigate if a plan for new subway cars in New York City, designed by a Chinese state-owned firm, could pose a threat to national security. The move comes ... More »
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean police are seeking an arrest warrant for the youngest daughter of Korean Air Lines’ chairman on suspicion of assault during a recent angry outburst, police said on Friday. Cho Hyun-min, the younger sister of the notorious “nut ra... More »
FILE PHOTO: Steel pipes for sale are displayed at a shop in the Mullae-dong steel product district in Seoul July 13, 2010. REUTERS/Jo Yong-Hak/File Photo HOUSTON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. oil and gas industry on Thursday slammed President Donald Trump’s ... More »
A man rides a tricycle past vehicles through a junction in Beijing, December 10, 2013. REUTERS/Jason Lee SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China will invest a similar amount next year on transportation infrastructure as it did in 2017, with projects to include 5,000 km of ... More »
China issued guidelines on Monday aimed at boosting private investment in manufacturing, including stepping up fiscal support and "innovative financing" for private firms to gear towards greener development and move up the value chain. More »
The U.S. Senate voted Monday to approve a senior Transportation Department nominee and advance another nomination, after Republicans accused Democrats of blocking some nominees to push for funding of a New York area infrastructure project. More »
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a joint news conference with Jordan’s King Abdullah (not pictured) in the Rose Garden after their meeting at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 5, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas U.S. President Donald Trump said on W... More »
FILE PHOTO – Warren Buffett, Chairman, CEO and largest shareholder of Berkshire Hathaway takes part in interviews before a fundraising luncheon for the nonprofit Glide Foundation in New York, U.S. on September 8, 2015. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo Warren B... More »
A Bank of America logo is seen in New York City, U.S. January 10, 2017. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith Warren Buffett said on Saturday he plans to stick with the shrewd bet that his Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRKa.N) made on Bank of America Corp (BAC.N), but might event... More »
A CRRC worker walks past an unfinished metro train car in the company’s Kunming factory, Yunnan province, April 11, 2016. REUTERS/Brenda Goh Chinese trainmaker CRRC (601766.SS)(1766.HK) plans to build more factories abroad as part of its plan to double sales o... More »
Rescue workers search for survivors at the site of Sunday’s train derailment in Pukhrayan, south of Kanpur city, India November 21, 2016. REUTERS/Jitendra Prakash Indian rescue workers concluded their search of the mangled carriages of a derailed train on Mond... More »
HOUSTON The rows of traders who line the massive trading floor at Mercuria Energy Group’s Houston headquarters rely on a string of modern conveniences to execute deals across the globe. But when they’re under the gun to deliver oil fast, they call one person: ... More »
BEIJING With drinks served in breast-shaped cups and beers opened with bottle openers shaped like a wooden penis, the father and daughter team behind a Beijing S&M restaurant are encouraging customers to mix food with sex. Owner Lu Lu, a 27-year-old divorcee, ... More »
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Saturday said fourth-quarter profit rose 32 percent, helped by improved results in its insurance operations and higher gains from investments and derivatives. Net income rose to $5.48 billion, or $3,333 per Class A sh... More »
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRKa.N) (BRKb.N) said on Friday its second-quarter profit fell 37 percent, reflecting a significant decline in investment gains and an underwriting loss from insurance operations, which include Geico. Net income for the... More »
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