Brazil - Pharma companies are hindering competition from generic versions of their expensive HIV drugs, resulting in elevated drug prices with significant consequences. (Photo: BBC)
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Brazil Colombia Health & Fitness

Brazil’s battle for affordable HIV drugs

  • Post Date 11/10/2023

In the heart of Rio de Janeiro, where the rhythms of samba once danced in harmony with a groundbreaking movement to provide affordable HIV treatment, [more…]

Nov. 10, 2023 - Australia and the island nation of Tuvalu in the South Pacific are set to strengthen their relationship through a newly established agreement. (Photo: AFP)
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Australia Trending

Australia and South Pacific nation Tuvalu strengthen ties with comprehensive bilateral agreement

  • Post Date 11/10/2023

Australia and the South Pacific island nation of Tuvalu have embarked on a significant journey towards closer collaboration through the Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union. This bilateral [more…]

On Thursday, ICBC, the global leader in assets among financial institutions, announced that its financial services division had fallen victim to a ransomware attack, leading to disruptions in specific systems. (Photo: Shutterstock)
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Business China

ICBC’s U.S. financial services division targeted in ransomware attack

  • Post Date 11/10/2023

In a shocking turn of events, the U.S. financial services division of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) fell victim to a sophisticated [more…]

The Seoul City Government is dedicated to safeguarding citizens from bedbug infestations in commonly used facilities like subways and cinemas. (Photo: Seoul City Government)
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South Korea Trending

South Korea declares war on bedbugs

  • Post Date 11/10/2023

In an unexpected turn of events, South Korea has found itself in the midst of a bedbug crisis, with outbreaks reported across various public spaces, [more…]

Nov. 10, 2023 - Seoul unionized subway workers, are concluding a two-day "warning" strike on Friday evening, but warned of a potential general strike if their demands against company downsizing are not addressed. (Photo: Wikipedia)
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South Korea Trending

Seoul’s unionized subway workers navigate the tunnels of protest

  • Post Date 11/10/2023

In a defiant stand against Seoul Metro’s downsizing plans, unionized subway workers embarked on a two-day “warning” strike that concluded on Friday evening. The largest [more…]

Nov. 9, 2023 - SoftBank Group reported a ¥789 billion ($5.2 billion) quarterly loss due to the devaluation of tech investments and the impact of WeWork's bankruptcy. (Photo: LinkedIn)
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Investing & Markets Japan

SoftBank’s bumpy ride and its troubled investments

  • Post Date 11/09/2023

In a tumultuous financial quarter, SoftBank Group, the Japanese tech giant known for its bold and risky investment strategies, found itself facing its fourth consecutive [more…]