Business
Looking for recent business news? Here you'll find all of the breaking and daily business news articles.
Bug Out branches out
MOSES LAKE — After a year of successfully fighting off bugs and weeds, Bug Out is expanding into helping things gr…
The Latest: Global coronavirus case total tops 50 million
BOSTON — The coronavirus has hit another sobering milestone: more than 50 million positive cases worldwide since the pandemic began.
The Latest: Shanghai quarantines 186 after case at airport
BEIJING — Authorities in China’s financial hub of Shanghai have quarantined 186 people and conducted virus tests on more than 8,000 after a freight handler at the city’s main international airport tested positive f…
EU agrees to put tariffs on up to $4 billion worth of US goods and services over illegal Boeing aid
BRUSSELS (AP) — EU agrees to put tariffs on up to $4 billion worth of US goods and services over illegal Boeing aid.
Hong Kong journalist charged as press freedom fears grow
HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong journalist appeared in court Tuesday on charges of making false statements while obtaining information from a vehicle database, amid growing concerns that press freedom is at risk in th…
EU puts tariffs on US but hopes for change with Biden
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union said Monday it would impose tariffs on up to $4 billion worth of U.S. goods and services over illegal aid for plane maker Boeing — but expressed hope that trade ties would improve…
US allows 1st emergency use of a COVID-19 antibody drug
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials have allowed emergency use of the first antibody drug to help the immune system fight COVID-19, an experimental approach against the virus that has killed more than 238,000 A…
Rights activists slam EU plan for access to encrypted chats
BERLIN (AP) — Digital rights campaigners on Monday criticized a proposal by European Union governments that calls for communications companies to provide authorities with access to encrypted messages.
VF adds to its slick brand roster, buys NYC's Supreme
The company that owns niche brands like The North Face and Vans is adding to that portfolio with Supreme, a slick brand that caters to skateboard and hip hop crowds.
Japan's SoftBank back in the black as investments improve
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese technology company SoftBank Group Corp. said Monday it bounced back to profitability in the last quarter as its investments improved in value.
Halted Brazil trials of Chinese-made vaccine cause surprise
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's health regulator has halted clinical trials of the potential coronavirus vaccine CoronaVac, citing an “adverse, serious event.”
Halted Brazil trials of Chinese-made vaccine cause surprise
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's health regulator has halted clinical trials of the potential coronavirus vaccine CoronaVac, citing an “adverse, serious event.”
Asia Today: Shanghai airport worker gets virus; 8,000 tested
BEIJING (AP) — Authorities in China’s financial hub of Shanghai have quarantined 186 people and conducted coronavirus tests on more than 8,000 after a freight handler at the city’s main international airport tested…
China gears up for world's largest online shopping festival
HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese consumers are expected to spend tens of billions on everything from fresh food to luxury goods during this year’s Singles’ Day online shopping festival, as the country recovers from the pan…
Asian stocks rise for 2nd day on coronavirus vaccine hopes
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets rose for second day Tuesday on hopes for progress toward a possible coronavirus vaccine that might allow the world to revive manufacturing, shopping and normal life.
The Latest: Shanghai quarantines 186 after case at airport
BEIJING — Authorities in China’s financial hub of Shanghai have quarantined 186 people and conducted virus tests on more than 8,000 after a freight handler at the city’s main international airport tested positive f…