Goldman Sachs says it will exit Japan transaction banking
(Reuters) -- Goldman Sachs Group said on Friday it will exit transaction banking in Japan.
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China’s top court, prosecutors report surging cyberscams, stress protecting national security
BEIJING (AP) — China saw large increases in arrests and cases of phone and internet scams last year, according to reports presented Friday to the National People’s Congress that stressed the ruling Communist Party’s determination to safeguard national security and public order.
UNICEF: 230 million females are circumcised globally, 30 million more than in 2016
CAIRO (AP) — Over 230 million women and girls have undergone female genital mutilation, most of whom live in Africa, according to a report issued on Friday by the United Nations children’s agency.
In South Korea, civil servant’s suicide spotlights privacy concerns amid ‘malicious’ cyberbullying culture
The apparent suicide of a South Korean government official has underscored a pressing need in the country for stricter internet regulations and heightened public awareness in dealing with pervasive cyberbullying, experts say.
Southeast Asia's smartphone market is booming so far this year as China remains sluggish, research says
Smartphone shipments in Southeast Asia continued a resurgence at the start of 2024, contrasting to a lull in other regions, as the promising market for mobile makers continues to attract more brands and investment.
North Korea showcases artillery that poses a deadly threat to the South
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CNBC Daily Open: U.S. CEOs now more optimistic about economy
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