Tag: AP

Oct 28

California governor’s trip shows US-China engagement is still possible on a state level

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Huizhong Wu Published Oct 27, 2023  •  4 minute read Join the conversation Article content BANGKOK (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s trip to China, with the stated goal of working together to fight climate change, resulted in a surprise meeting with leader […]
Oct 27

Survivors of deadly Hurricane Otis grow desperate for food and aid amid slow government response

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Mark Stevenson Published Oct 27, 2023  •  5 minute read Join the conversation Article content ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Survivors of the Category 5 storm that killed at least 27 people and devastated Mexico’s resort city of Acapulco are getting desperate amid a […]
Oct 25

Born after Superstorm Sandy’s destruction, 2 big flood control projects get underway in New Jersey

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Wayne Parry Published Oct 25, 2023  •  3 minute read Join the conversation Article content HOBOKEN, N.J. (AP) — A decade after they were first envisioned in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy ‘s destruction, two of the largest flood control projects designed to […]
Oct 22

Apple supplier Foxconn subjected to tax inspections by Chinese authorities

Article content BANGKOK (AP) — Foxconn, a Fortune 500 company known globally for making Apple iPhones, was recently subjected to searches by Chinese tax authorities, state media reported Sunday. Foxconn, a Taiwanese -headquartered company officially registered as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd, had its offices in Guangdong and Jiangsu provinces searched by tax officials, […]
Oct 22

Australian prime minister announces China visit hours before leaving for US to meet Biden

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Rod Mcguirk Published Oct 21, 2023  •  Last updated 2 hours ago  •  3 minute read Join the conversation Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. Albanese will visit […]
Oct 20

Greek economy wins new vote of confidence with credit rating upgrade and hopes for investment boost

Article content ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece won new certification of its financial health Friday, as Standard & Poor’s became the first of the three major international ratings agencies to upgrade the formerly struggling country’s credit rating to investment grade. The one-notch upgrade, from BB+ to BBB-, is expected to significantly boost market confidence in […]