By Patpicha Tanakasempipat BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai masters student Dhidhaj Sumedhsvast didn't believe in fortune-telling or supernatural powers until the coronavirus pandemic started two years ago. Now, he regularly seeks the advice of fortune-tellers, wears lucky amulets, and has pictures of tarot cards as wallpaper on his phone. "The pandemic has brought so many … [Read more...] about COVID to crypto-amulets: young Thais seek fortune-telling upgrades
Subaru says suspends shipment of some models over engine sensor malfunction
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's Subaru Corp has suspended shipment of some of its three main automobile models over an engine sensor malfunction and also plans to temporarily halt production of the models, the company said on Friday. The automaker discovered the problem with the sensor in the CB18 engine used in its Forester, Outback and Levorg models, a spokesperson said, adding that … [Read more...] about Subaru says suspends shipment of some models over engine sensor malfunction
With Twitter in his sights, Musk creates new model of 21st century billionaire
By David Randall NEW YORK (Reuters) - With a stable of businesses ranging from electric cars to private rocket ships, iconoclastic billionaire Elon Musk has become the richest person in the world by building a fortune firmly planted in 21st century technology. With an all-cash $43 billion offer to buy Twitter Inc, Musk may soon emulate the tycoons of the past by controlling … [Read more...] about With Twitter in his sights, Musk creates new model of 21st century billionaire
White House declines comment on Musk Twitter takeover attempt
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) - The White House on Thursday declined to comment on billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's $43 billion cash takeover offer for Twitter Inc, saying market regulators operate independently from political leadership. "This is an offer by a private investor, and we don't have any comment here," said White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre, … [Read more...] about White House declines comment on Musk Twitter takeover attempt
Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley to lead Intel’s Mobileye IPO -sources
By Krystal Hu and Anirban Sen (Reuters) - Intel Corp's Mobileye has tapped investment banks Goldman Sachs Group Inc and Morgan Stanley to lead preparations for the initial public offering of the self-driving car unit, according to three people familiar with the matter. The stock market flotation, which is set to launch later this year, could value Mobileye at as much as … [Read more...] about Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley to lead Intel’s Mobileye IPO -sources
