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[Newsmaker] Makers of Budweiser, Miller eye global merger
[Newsmaker] Makers of Budweiser, Miller eye global merger

Bottles of Budweiser (right) and Miller beer. (Bloomberg) The makers of Budweiser aren’t satisfied with being the kings of beer. They want an empire. …

Asian political parties launch forum with media

A group of Asian political parties launched a forum with members of the media Thursday in an effort to promote awareness of its activities and forge closer …

Strong quake strikes Chile, tsunami alert issued
Strong quake strikes Chile, tsunami alert issued

A strong 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck the center of Chile on Wednesday, US seismologists said, triggering a tsunami alert that stretched to Peru and the …

Anger as Hungary seals borders, Merkel demands refugee summit

Hundreds of desperate migrants were Tuesday trapped behind a razor-wire fence erected by Hungary, as Germany’s Angela Merkel called for an EU summit on …

[Newsmaker] Turnbull sworn in as new Australian premier
[Newsmaker] Turnbull sworn in as new Australian premier

CANBERRA (AFP) ― Multim­illionaire former banker Malcolm Turnbull was sworn in as prime minister of Australia on Tuesday, just hours after masterminding a …

Iran attractive for S. Korean firms: official

A senior Iranian official on Tuesday welcomed South Korean investment in his country, saying the oil-rich nation has much to offer in the energy sector. Ali …

Vietnam emerges as major export market for S. Korea

South Korea’s exports to Vietnam have jumped this year despite a slump in other overseas markets, industry data showed Tuesday, prompting local firms to …

S. Korean firms urged to brace for slowing growth in China

South Korean companies should intensify their efforts to brace for a slowdown in China’s growth, a report said Monday, amid worries that demand from the …

China, U.S. rate woes weighing on global economy: ministry

A cooling Chinese economy and concerns over a U.S. interest rate hike are fueling global economic volatility that could pose challenges for the South Korean …

28 migrants die in boat capsize off Greece: coastguard

ATHENS – A total of 28 bodies have been pulled from the sea off Greece after a boat carrying scores of migrants capsized on Sunday, the coastguard said. …

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