Apple submits plans to allow alternative payment systems in S.Korea – regulator
South Korea’s telecommunications regulator said on Tuesday Apple Inc (AAPL.O) had submitted plans to allow third-party payment systems on its App Store to comply with a law banning major app store operators from forcing software developers to use their payments systems.
Analysis: Pandemic fatigue makes the case for boosters a harder sell
Some nations are already looking to a fourth vaccine dose to help contend with a huge Omicron-driven spike in COVID-19 cases, but early signs suggest repeat vaccination may be a hard sell as beleaguered populations enter their third pandemic year.
Chinese cities tighten COVID-19 curbs as Tianjin battles Omicron outbreak
Cities across China are imposing tougher restrictions to try to control new outbreaks of COVID-19, with Tianjin battling the highly contagious Omicron variant which has been detected to have been transmitted locally in two other provinces.
OPEC oil output boost in December again undershoots target
The increase in OPEC’s oil output in December has again undershot the rise planned under a deal with allies, a Reuters survey found on Thursday, highlighting capacity constraints that are limiting supply as global demand recovers from the pandemic.
U.S. reports 1.35 million COVID-19 cases in a day, shattering global record
The United States reported 1.35 million new coronavirus infections on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, the highest daily total for any country in the world as the spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant showed no signs of slowing.
Online trading firm Plus500 expects annual profit to top market view
Plus500 (PLUSP.L) said on Monday it expects its annual profit to exceed market expectations even as the online trading platform reported a slower fourth-quarter growth as compared with the previous quarter on weak customer trading performance.
Ferrari unveils new organisation and top team to face electrification challenge
Ferrari’s (RACE.MI) new chief executive on Monday unveiled a new organisation and leadership changes aimed at sharpening its technology focus and product exclusivity as the luxury sports car maker embraces electrification.
Foxconn India iPhone plant to reopen on Wednesday -legislator
Apple Inc (AAPL.O) supplier Foxconn (2317.TW) will reopen an iPhone manufacturing facility in southern India on Wednesday, government officials and a legislator in the region where the plant is located told Reuters.
Oil prices edge up on Kazakhstan, Libyan supply worries
Oil prices edged up on Monday as supply disruptions in Kazakhstan and Libya offset worries stemming from the rapid global rise in Omicron infections.
Oil prices edge up on Kazakhstan, Libyan supply worries
Oil prices edged up on Monday as supply disruptions in Kazakhstan and Libya offset worries stemming from the rapid global rise in Omicron infections.
