TOKYO : Japan’s jobless rate in February rose to 2.6 per cent from 2.4 per cent in the previous month, government data showed on Friday. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate compared with economists’ median forecast of 2.4 per cent.The jobs-to-applicants ratio inched down to 1.26, from 1.27 in January, separate…

BALTIMORE: The bodies of two construction workers were found in the cold waters of Baltimore harbour Wednesday (Mar 28), trapped in their red pick-up truck after a giant cargo ship slammed into the bridge they had been filling potholes on, causing a thunderous collapse. Maryland police announced the grim discovery at a press conference, adding that sonar shows what they believe are more vehicles trapped within the concrete and twisted steel debris of the Francis…

Meta will be sunsetting Facebook News in early April for users in the US and Australia as the platform further deemphasizes news and politics. The feature was shut down in the UK, France and Germany last year. Launched in 2019, the News tab curated headlines from national and international news…

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SEOUL :South Korea’s financial market watchdog chief pledged on Thursday authorities would come up with more corporate reforms, adding to a plan unveiled last month designed to lure more foreign investment into the country’s companies.”As we work to contribute to the economy by fostering a sound and fair financial environment,…

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