Swiss Hotels See Demand Jump as Tourists Brush Off Soaring Franc
International visitors flocked to Switzerland in the first half of the year, driven by a doubling in demand
2023-08-04 17:25
World food price index rebounds in July as vegetable oils rise
PARIS The United Nations food agency's world price index rebounded in July from two-year lows as vegetable oil
2023-08-04 16:55
Cyprus allows human COVID-19 medications to be used on cats to fight deadly virus mutation
Veterinarians in Cyprus are lauding a government decision to allow its stock of human COVID-19 medication to be used against a feline virus that has killed thousands of cats on the Mediterranean island
2023-08-04 16:53
Israeli Startup Applies to Put Lab-Grown Steaks on British Menus
Cultivated meat startup Aleph Farms Ltd. is seeking regulatory approval to sell its beefsteak in the UK, as
2023-08-04 16:48
Oregon crabbers and environmentalists are at odds as a commission votes on rules to protect whales
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission is set to consider extending rules restricting the number of crab traps in the water and how deep they can drop in the late-season months when humpback whales are more likely to swim there
2023-08-04 13:29
China Relaxes Business Visa Rules in Bid to Further Open Borders
China released a series of measures intended to ease movement across and within its borders, as the country’s
2023-08-04 12:21
CK Asset to Sell Hong Kong Homes at Lowest Price in Seven Years
CK Asset Holdings Ltd. is selling its latest residential project in Hong Kong at the lowest price in
2023-08-04 09:55
US snake hunters fight pythons big enough to devour gators
Over the past decade, thousands have competed to kill some of the planet's biggest serpents in Florida.
2023-08-04 08:56
A Decade After Flappy Bird, Vietnam Becomes Gaming Powerhouse
Not long ago, Vietnam’s government warned parents that too many videogames could lead children to a life of
2023-08-04 07:23
Booking Revenue Beats Estimates, Sees Record Summer Travel
Booking Holdings Inc. reported second-quarter revenue that beat analysts’ estimates, reflecting strong demand for travel despite higher prices
2023-08-04 04:53
Amazon Gains on Optimistic Outlook Fueled by E-Commerce Business
Amazon.com Inc. gave a sales outlook that topped estimates on a strong performance from its main e-commerce business.
2023-08-04 04:48
Airbnb Gives Optimistic Outlook Showing Resiliency in Demand
Airbnb Inc. gave an optimistic forecast for revenue growth in the current quarter, reflecting consumers’ insatiable appetite for
2023-08-04 04:16