Tag: World news

Shares sink in Japan as a tech-driven retreat on Wall St drives selling of chip makers and exporters

TOKYO -- Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index has dropped nearly 6% in the worst day for Tokyo's market since the pandemic selloffs of...

Asian shares tumble, led by 5.1% drop in Tokyo following a tech-driven retreat on Wall St

BANGKOK -- Shares tumbled Friday in Asia, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 index slumping 5.1%.The declines followed a retreat on Wall Street after weak...

Montenegro court approves extradition of cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon to native South Korea

FILE - Montenegrin police officers escort South Korean citizen, Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon, center, in Montenegro's capital Podgorica, March 23, 2024. A...

Chipmaker Intel to cut 15,000 jobs as tries to revive its business and compete with rivals

Chipmaker Intel says it is cutting 15% of its huge workforce — about 15,000 jobs — as it tries to turn its business...

Korean Air says turbulence is knocking instant noodles off its economy menu

NEW YORK -- NEW YORK (AP) — Turbulence is knocking a beloved instant-noodle offering off Korean Air's economy menu.Cups of Shin Ramyun instant...

India offers $300 million loan to build up Vietnam's maritime security, saying it is a key partner

NEW DELHI -- India on Thursday offered a $300 million loan to build up Vietnam’s maritime security, as the two sides said they...