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Japan Emerges From Recession But Growth Subdued

Japan's economy rebounded from recession in the final quarter of last year but growth was weaker than expected as household and corporate spending disappointed, underlining the challenge premier Shinzo Abe faces in shaking off decades of stagnation. The annualized 2.2...

Hyundai To Enter U.S. Commercial Vehicle Market As Part Of $1.8 Billion Offensive

South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co (005380.KS) plans to spend around $1.8 billion by 2020 on a major offensive in commercial vehicles, including entering the race in the United States, to catch up with rivals in a rapidly growing global...

Swiss Banks Trade Zurich’s Costly Charm For Polish Provinces

Swiss financial titans UBS and Credit Suisse are expanding their operations in provincial Poland in a cost-saving drive made more urgent by the surge in the value of the Swiss franc. Economic imperatives are forcing the banks to transfer some...

Italy’s Richest Man, Nutella Billionaire Ferrero Dies

Billionaire Michele Ferrero, whose global chocolate empire made him Italy's richest man, has died aged 89. His privately-owned firm is famous for its chocolate-hazelnut Nutella spread, Ferrero Rocher chocolates, Kinder eggs and Tic Tac sweets. Mr Ferrero died on Saturday at...

Ivory Coast’s Kolo Toure Confirms International Retirement

Liverpool defender Kolo Toure has confirmed his retirement from international football with Ivory Coast, a week after helping the Elephants to a Nations Cup triumph. The 33-year had indicated that the recent competition in Equatorial Guinea would be his last...

The Tony Elumelu Foundation Gets New Chief Executive

… As Pioneer CEO, Wiebe Boer, Becomes Director of Strategy At Heirs Holdings BEVERLY HILLS, February 16, (THEWILL) – The Board of Trustees of the Tony Elumelu Foundation has announced the appointment of Professor Reid E. Whitlock as Chief Executive...

Luis Suarez Scores Superb Scissor-Kick Goal For Barcelona To Round Off 5-0 Win Over Levante

Luis Suarez completed Barcelona's 5-0 win over Levante with a fine scissor kick goal on Sunday at the Nou Camp, connecting with Adriano's cross to convert from 12 yards perfectly. Suarez was introduced in the 67th minute of the La...

Finally, Obasanjo Announces Exit From Ruling PDP

BEVERLY HILLS, February 16, (THEWILL) – Former President, General Olusegun Obasanjo has announced his exit from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The former President, who ruled the nation as democratic president for 8 years on the PDP’s ticket, told...

Arturo Vidal Misses Late Penalty Juventus Miss Chance To Extend League Lead At Cesena

Serie A leaders Juventus were held to a 2-2 draw by struggling Cesena on Sunday, missing a late chance to win the game from the penalty spot. Milan Djuric had the lowly hosts ahead but goals from Alvaro Morata and...

Atletico Madrid’s Title Hopes Take A Hit At Celta Vigo As Valencia Move Back Up To Fourth

Atletico Madrid were a shadow of the side that beat Real Madrid 4-0 last weekend as a 2-0 defeat at Celta Vigo dented their title hopes. Celta dominated the opening 45 minutes without creating a clear-cut opportunity, but they were...

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