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China's new fashion trend incorporates traditional elements
SHANGHAI -- "Neo-Chinese style," a mixture of classical attire and everyday clothes, has become the latest fashion trend in China. The boom is backed by young people's growing confidence in and attachment to their country.
Job gains expected again in March. Here are all the things to look for in Friday's report
The March nonfarm payrolls count likely will indicate hiring continuing at a solid pace, though some weakening foundations of the labor market could take greater focus when the Labor Department releases its key report Friday morning.
Ulta shares fall as CEO warns beauty demand is slowing
Ulta Beauty shares tumbled about 13% on Wednesday as CEO Dave Kimbell warned of cooling demand for beauty products.
The global gas glut could reach multi-decade highs in the coming years, Morgan Stanley says
Natural gas prices have plunged as the world grapples with an oversupply after a warmer-than-expected winter.
Ecology of South Korea’s Mount Halla faces threat from ramen-slurping hikers
As the trend of taking photos of eating instant cup ramen after hiking Jeju Island’s Mount Halla gains popularity in South Korea, concerns regarding environmental issues, including ecosystem disruption, are on the rise.
Yen falls on Japan Inc.'s reluctance to repatriate profits
TOKYO -- A main factor in the yen's continued decline against the dollar and other currencies is a growing reluctance among Japanese businesses to repatriate overseas profits.
Japanese whisky to be redefined in April to protect brand
TOKYO -- Japan's alcohol industry in April will implement a new set of definitions for Japanese whisky as it endeavors to keep foreign-made spirits from being branded as Japanese, a trend that has set off alarms at the Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association.