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Honda CEO secures investor backing after apologizing for net loss
3+ hour, 15+ min ago (388+ words) TOKYO (Reuters) -- Honda Motor chief executive Toshihiro Mibe secured support for his reappointment to the Japanese automaker's board at its annual meeting on Friday after apologizing to shareholders for the company's poor financial performance. Honda is seeking to recover from…...
Through the Lens: Hong Kong marks five years since Apple Daily shutdown
6+ hour, 9+ min ago (239+ words) This week marked the the fifth anniversary of the closure of Apple Daily, the Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper that ceased operations on June 24, 2021. Over its 26 years in print, the paper became an increasingly rare presence -- a publication unafraid to criticize…...
Polestar says Trump administration forcing it to end US sales
15+ hour, 28+ min ago (636+ words) Commerce Dept doesn't grant authorization to sell under Connected Vehicles Rule A'Polestar'4 electric car is on display at the Everything Electric North show in Harrogate, Britain, on May 8. " Reuters STOCKHOLM/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- Polestar said on Thursday the Trump administration was…...
Amazon to invest additional $13bn in India cloud, AI infrastructure
19+ hour, 18+ min ago (216+ words) New funding brings US company's total investment to $48bn through 2030 Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says the company will invest over $21 billion in artificial intelligence'and cloud infrastructure in India over five years. " Reuters (Reuters) -- Amazon said on Thursday it will invest an…...
London fights image problem as Asian posts portray it as lawless
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (148+ words) Nikkei Asia London fights image problem as Asian posts portray it as lawless Reels exaggerate phone thefts, link crime to immigrants while Trump attacks mayor Tourists take pictures by the Houses of Parliament during foggy weather in London. Authorities have…...
Chinese door-to-door logistics networks grow in US to counter trade war
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (160+ words) Nikkei Asia Chinese door-to-door logistics networks grow in US to counter trade war Strategy helps merchants boost efficiency and minimize tariffs, sidelining Western services NEW YORK -- Chinese logistics specialists are expanding in the U. S. , developing sprawling end-to-end distribution networks that help…...
Anthropic accuses Alibaba of 'largest known distillation attack' on Claude
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (164+ words) Nikkei Asia Anthropic accuses Alibaba of 'largest known distillation attack' on Claude Leading Chinese companies are working on their answer to Mythos 5 AI model HONG KONG -- U. S. AI giant Anthropic has accused Chinese e-commerce conglomerate Alibaba Group of "brazenly" and "illicitly…...
How K-pop, loneliness gave rise to Bangkok's outdoor aerobics classes
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (140+ words) Nikkei Asia How K-pop, loneliness gave rise to Bangkok's outdoor aerobics classes Hundreds come out each day in the Thai capital to feel fit and a sense of community BANGKOK -- Large outdoor aerobics has grown into a social phenomenon in…...
Honda's China struggles weigh on frustrated parts suppliers
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (147+ words) Nikkei Asia Honda's China struggles weigh on frustrated parts suppliers As sales fall, affiliates consider breaking ranks and focusing on other customers TOKYO -- Honda Motor's production cuts in China are hitting affiliated suppliers hard, with many now forecasting sales declines…...
Exploring Taipingshan, Taiwan's primeval mountain escape
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (53+ words) Nikkei Asia Highland trails through misty forests -- just hours from Taipei YILAN COUNTY, Taiwan -- The mountains of Taiwan offer many extraordinary environments, but some of the most magically peculiar are the primeval rainforests nestled amid the 2, 000-meter peaks of the…...