Washington DC, Jan 25, 2021 - President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the U.S. Commerce Department on Tuesday will pledge to take “aggressive” action...

U.S. Senate votes overwhelmingly to confirm Yellen as first female Treasury chief

January 26, 2021

Washington DC, Jan 26, 2021 - Janet Yellen won overwhelming Senate confirmation as the first woman to lead the U.S. Treasury on Monday, setting...

Biden pushes elusive ‘Buy American’ goal with new federal contract guidelines

January 25, 2021

Washington DC, Jan 25, 2021 - President Joe Biden will take steps on Monday to harness the purchasing power of the United States government,...

Global chip shortage hits China’s bitcoin mining sector

January 22, 2021

Shanghai, Jan 22, 2021 - A global chip shortage is choking the production of machines used to “mine” bitcoin, a sector dominated by China,...

Real Estate: “Seller requests to stay past our closing date? Shall I agree?”

January 21, 2021

By Ken Yee Lately, the real estate market in the Atlanta suburbs is going crazy. Property values are increasing faster than before and inventory...

Yellen pushes GOP senators on $1.9 trillion relief package

January 19, 2021

Washington DC, Jan 19, 2021 — Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden’s choice as Treasury secretary, said Tuesday that the incoming administration would focus on...

Samsung stocks rebound but Lee’s detention raises doubts on pledges for change

January 19, 2021

Seoul, Jan 19, 2021 - Shares in Samsung Electronics and affiliates rebounded on Tuesday, reversing losses stemming from Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jay Y....

China’s economy picks up speed in fourth quarter, ends 2020 in solid shape after COVID-19 shock

January 18, 2021

Beijing, January 18, 2021 - China’s economy picked up speed in the fourth quarter, with growth beating expectations as it ended a rough coronavirus-stricken...