South Korea medical body chief’s response to foreign doctor hiring plan blasted as ‘clearly racist’
Thousands stopped working on February 20 to protest government plans to train more doctors, causing chaos in hospitals.
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OK Lim, founder of Singapore oil trading firm, Hin Leong, convicted in US$112 million HSBC cheating case
Lim Oon Kuin, founder of collapsed oil firm Hin Leong Trading Pte., has been convicted of three criminal charges after a lengthy trial in Singapore, the Business Times reported.
The U.S. is now Germany’s biggest trading partner — taking over from China
After years of China being Germany's main trading partner, the U.S. looks like it's quietly taking that top spot as the year progresses.
House committee asks Microsoft's Brad Smith to attend hearing on security lapses
A House committee wants Microsoft's top lawyer, Brad Smith, to attend a hearing this month on exploits of the company's software that resulted in hackers obtaining U.S. government officials' emails.
Chinese EV maker Zeekr prices IPO at $21, at the top end of range, reports say
Chinese electric vehicle maker Zeekr priced its initial public offering at $21 a share Thursday, at the top end of its range, according to news reports.
CNBC's Inside India newsletter: A disconnected stock market
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Asia markets track Wall Street gains amid renewed U.S. rate cut hopes; Hong Kong stocks hit 9-month high
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PR executive reportedly departs China’s Baidu after comments glorifying overwork draw backlash
HONG KONG (AP) — A top Baidu public relations executive has reportedly departed the Chinese technology company after she drew public outcry over her comments that were seen as glorifying a culture of overwork.