Sunday, June 21, 2026
Business
Australia gives millions of workers ‘right to disconnect’
Sydney (AFP) - Australia gave millions of workers the legal right to "disconnect" on Monday, allowing them to ignore unreasonable...
Dealmakers ponder what’s next after tough Biden antitrust years
New York (AFP) - President Joe Biden's skeptical approach to corporate mergers has been a hallmark of his administration's business...
Boeing’s rescue by rival SpaceX ’embarrassing’ and ill-timed
Washington (AFP) - SpaceX is coming to Boeing's rescue. The legacy company needing aid from an upstart rival is hardly...
Chinese cars make inroads in Latin America
Santiago (AFP) - Chilean truck driver Claudio Perez was dubious about his first purchase of a Chinese-made family car two...
Nestle CEO Schneider to step down after eight years at helm
Geneva (AFP) - Nestle chief executive Mark Schneider is leaving the Swiss food group after eight years in charge and...
French court dismisses appeal in Agent Orange case
Paris (AFP) - A Paris court Thursday rejected an appeal by a French-Vietnamese woman who has been trying to sue...
Microsoft seeks to win over new players at gamer gathering
Cologne (Germany) (AFP) - Microsoft held its biggest video game stand ever at the sector trade show Gamescom in Germany...
Ford adjusts EV lineup as it aims to lower vehicle cost
New York (AFP) - Ford announced Wednesday fresh changes to its electric vehicle lineup, including the scuttling of a planned...
What is fate of 22 people aboard capsized yacht?
London (AFP) - The British-flagged luxury yacht The Bayesian capsized early Monday off the coast of southern Sicily with 22...
New Boeing CEO pledges to ‘reset’ relations with machinists
New York (AFP) - Boeing's new boss said Friday he was looking to "reset" relations with a key union representing...
We bring the world economy to you. Get the latest news and insights on the global economy, from trade and finance to technology and innovation.