Germany's BASF to focus on 'core units' in major overhaul
German chemicals giant BASF said Thursday it would focus on cost cutting and strengthening its "core businesses" in the years ahead as it unveiled details of a major overhaul.
Read moreChina on 'high alert' after Japan warship sails through Taiwan Strait
China's military was on "high alert" Thursday and Beijing said it had lodged a complaint with Tokyo after a Japanese warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait for the first time.
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China admits economy facing new 'problems', vows to fix property sector
Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top leaders admitted Thursday that the world's number two economy was facing new "problems" and vowed to resolve a long-running crisis in the housing sector.
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Tiafoe, Tsitsipas lose in Japan Open first round
US Open semi-finalist Frances Tiafoe and fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas both exited the Japan Open in the first round on Thursday, while champion Ben Shelton advanced.
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Tired Pope Francis begins four-day Luxembourg-Belgium trip
A visibly tired Pope Francis arrived in Luxembourg on Thursday, kicking off a four-day visit to the small nation and neighbouring Belgium that follows a gruelling Asia-Pacific trip.
Read moreChina insists nuclear stance defensive after 'routine' ICBM launch
China said on Thursday that its launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean was "legitimate and routine", insisting that its nuclear stance remained defensive after the rare test prompted an outcry from countries in the region.
Read moreChina 'highly vigilant' after Japan warship sails through Taiwan Strait
China said Thursday it was "highly vigilant" and had lodged a complaint with Tokyo after a Japanese warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait for the first time.
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Good vibes: Dutch takeaway firm expands to sex toy delivery
Vibrator with your vindaloo? An Amsterdam-based takeaway firm is adding sex toys to their delivery service for customers who fancy a happy ending to their meal.
Read moreStock markets boosted by China hopes, tech rally
Hong Kong and Shanghai led another rally across markets on Thursday as China unveiled further economy-boosting measures following a raft of stimulus this week.
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Chandimal passes 50 as Sri Lanka reach 102-1 at lunch in NZ Test
Dinesh Chandimal scored a half-century to help Sri Lanka reach 102-1 at lunch on the opening day of the second Test against New Zealand in Galle on Thursday.
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