Economy

Hanoi (AFP) - Retired nurse Nga put her life savings into a bond at Vietnam's SCB bank, but now cannot...

Samsung reports sharp drop in operating profits

Seoul (AFP) - Samsung Electronics on Wednesday reported a 34. 57 percent drop in operating profits for the fourth quarter of...

Germany’s mine-to-motor lithium supply chain takes shape

Bitterfeld-Wolfen (Germany) (AFP) - Once a byword for environmental disaster due to its heavy industry and mining, the city of...

As Tunisia’s economy falters, medical tourism flourishes

Tunis (AFP) - At a fertility clinic in Tunis, Bintou Yunoussa hopes doctors can finally help her conceive -- one...

US Fed rate decision could hold clues on timing of future cuts

Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve is almost certain to hold its key lending rate steady for a fourth...

Samsung says Q4 operating profits drop 34.57 percent

Seoul (AFP) - Samsung Electronics on Wednesday reported a 34. 57 percent drop in operating profits for the fourth quarter of...

US snaps back sanctions on Venezuela, which denounces ‘blackmail’

by Andrew Murphy

Washington (AFP) - The United States warned Tuesday it was ready to snap back sanctions on Venezuela's vital oil industry...

US consumer confidence hits highest level since Dec. 2021

Washington (AFP) - US consumer confidence beat expectations in January to reach its highest level since December 2021, with the...

Chile’s whirlwind energy transition leaves workers stranded

by Natalie Fisher

Tocopilla (Chile) (AFP) - Vultures soar above the mining town of Tocopilla, where Chile's dizzying transition away from coal-fueled energy...

Farm uproar spreads in EU as France seeks to quell protests

by Thomas Barnes