Cornwall tin mine could reopen due to demand for ethically-sourced metals
Great Britain's last tin mine in Cornwall, England, could reopen as technology companies face growing demand for metals from ethical sources.
South Crofty, the last...
Retailer Aldi plans to open a new store weekly in the UK
Discount retailer Aldi announced its plans to open a new store every week on average for the next two years in the United Kingdom...
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma files for bankruptcy in the US
Drug manufacturer Purdue Pharma has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, partly to resolve legal issues tying it to the US opioid crisis.
The bankruptcy filing...
General Motors auto workers hold nationwide strike in US
The United Auto Workers union has started a nationwide strike against General Motors (GM) on Monday, September 16, with approximately 46,000 members participating in...
Huawei chief selling 5G technology to address security concerns
Chief executive officer (CEO) Ren Zhengfei has proposed selling the Huawei 5G technology to a Western company to address security concerns about its business.
Zhengfei...
British Airways cancels September 27 flights ahead of pilot strike
British Airways has started informing passengers to cancel flights on September 27, ahead of another scheduled pilot strike.
The scheduled demonstration is expected to impact...
Philippine fast food company Jollibee plans more expansion in US, China
Jollibee Foods Corp has announced plans to boost its expansion plans in the US and China, which could include more mergers and acquisitions.
The fast...
Survey: US businesses pull back on growth plans due to trade war
A new survey from UBS revealed that US businesses are now pulling back on growth plans, including hiring and investments, due to the US-China...
Three new health studies using iPhone, Apple Watch data announced
Apple has announced three new health studies using data from its iPhone and Apple Watch products during its annual product-launch event.
With the help of...
Emirates: airline with best inflight entertainment according to passengers
The Dubai-based airline Emirates received the award for Best Entertainment at the 2020 Passenger Choice Awards for the third consecutive year. The awards show...
