US Commerce Secretary Lemond Warns China: Patience of US Businesses Wearing Thin
US Commerce Secretary Calls for Predictable Environment and Fair Play in US-China Relations By Reuters Staff WASHINGTON – In a recent interview broadcast on September 3, US Commerce Secretary Lemond expressed concerns over the deteriorating patience of American businesses operating in China. He emphasized the need for a predictable environment and a level playing field, […]
Nikkei Stock Average Declines as NTT’s Negative Turn Worsens Market Mood
Nikkei Stock Average Declines Further as NTT Turns Negative (Tokyo, 25th Reuters) – The Nikkei Stock Average continued to decline, reaching a low of around 190 yen at one point during the afternoon trading session. This renewed the earlier low for the day, causing concerns about the deteriorating market sentiment. A domestic securities firm analyst […]
Socionext Sets Foreign Offer Price at 14,668 Yen Per Share, Main Shareholders to Sell Holdings Overseas
Socionext Sets Foreign Offer Price at 14,668 Yen per Share TOKYO (Reuters) – Socionext’s foreign offer price for their common stock has been officially set at 14,668 yen per share, according to a report submitted to the Kanto Local Finance Office. The company’s stock closed at 15,280 yen on the 11th, reflecting a discount rate […]
Russian Lawyers Risking Their Lives to Defend Anti-War Activists
Title: Russian Lawyers Defend Rights Amidst Ukraine Conflict Subtitle: Young lawyers take up the challenge to protect individuals’ rights amidst a rising number of arrests and human rights violations in Russia during the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Sophia Gominova’s determination to become a lawyer solidified at the young age of 11. Born in post-Soviet Russia, […]
Rakuten Securities Holdings Applies for New Listing on Tokyo Stock Exchange to Strengthen Financial Base
Rakuten Subsidiary Applies for Listing on Tokyo Stock Exchange TOKYO (Reuters) – Rakuten Securities Holdings (HD), a subsidiary of the Rakuten Group, has officially applied for a new listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. This move comes as part of Rakuten G’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its financial position. Previously, Rakuten Bank went public in […]
Rise in AI Chatbot Adoption Raises Concerns in Mental Health Sector
Increase in AI-Powered Chatbots in Mental Health Sector Raises Concerns Nicole Doyle, a mental health counselor, was shocked when she learned that the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) was replacing its helpline with a chatbot named “Tessa.” This adoption of AI-powered chatbots in the mental health sector is growing globally, despite concerns about data privacy […]
President Xi talks to Bill Gates, “I hope to continue the friendship between the people of China and the United States” | Reuters
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on June 16 that he hoped the friendship between the peoples of the two countries would continue, as the foundation of Sino-US relations lies in the private sector. FILE PHOTO: London, England February 2023. REUTERS/Justin Tallis [北京 １６日 ロイター] – Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a meeting with Microsoft […]
Russian presidential office instructs officials to stop using iPhone = domestic newspaper | Reuters
Russia’s Kremlin has instructed officials to stop using Apple iPhones over concerns that they are open to Western intelligence agencies. The Russian newspaper Kommersant reported on the 20th. Taken in Moscow in 2016. (2023 REUTERS/Maxim Zmeyev/File Photo) [モスクワ ２０日 ロイター] – Russia’s Kremlin has instructed officials to stop using Apple iPhones over concerns that they […]
Resend-Mr. Trump resumes posting on FB and YouTube “I’m back” | Reuters
Former US President Trump said on March 17 that “I’m back” as his Facebook and YouTube accounts, which had been suspended following the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol, were lifted and resume posting them. The photo is from his YouTube account. (Reuters/Jim Bourg) (Add search code and resend) (Reuters) – Former US […]
Angle: Taiwan’s communications infrastructure at risk of crisis, high hurdles for maintenance | Reuters
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan is scrambling to secure a way to communicate with the outside world in case China invades. Experts and officials interviewed by Reuters have pointed to the grim reality that the restoration of critical undersea cables is slow, even in peacetime, and that there are no backup satellite networks in place. March […]
