China Hits Back at South Korea, Japan in Covid Retaliation
China has suspended issuing some visas for South Korea and Japan in Beijing’s first retaliation against Covid-related curbs on Chinese travelers.
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Mercedes Enters the Fray for Electric-Vehicle Charging Spots
The German carmaker plans to add thousands of chargers in the US, with a goal to offer a premium experience.
Stock Markets Brace for Strong Move as US Inflation Data Looms
Stock investors are bracing for potentially strong moves and choppy trading Thursday after the release of the first US inflation data this year, based on the pattern of recent months.
Brazil Rioters Destroyed Priceless Artwork in Capital Rampage
The rioters who broke into Brazil’s most iconic government buildings in the capital on Sunday caused irreparable damage to the country’s patrimony and art collections, according to the presidency’s office.
Amazon to Shut Three UK Warehouses With 1,200 Staff Impacted
Amazon.com Inc. plans to shut down three of its UK warehouses this year in an operation that will impact about 1,200 employees.
Bed Bath & Beyond’s Spiral Quickened as Suppliers Lost Patience
The troubled retailer has faced increasing pressure from concerned sellers about payment terms.
BioNTech to Buy AI Expert InstaDeep for Up to £562 Million
BioNTech SE agreed to buy UK technology company InstaDeep Ltd. in a deal worth as much as £562 million ($684 million), giving the German biotech a greater ability to use artificial intelligence and machine learning in its work.
OPEC-Member Gabon Gets First Woman Vice President Ahead of Vote
Gabon’s President Ali Bongo Ondimba appointed Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda as the oil-rich central African nation’s first female vice president months before elections.
Amazon Expands Prime Delivery Service to More Web Stores
‘Buy With Prime’ service will be widely available in the US by the end of January.
US Online Prices Drop a Fourth Month on Steep Holiday Discounts
The costs of goods sold online in the US fell in December as holiday discounting drove prices down on an annual basis, according to data collected by Adobe Inc.
