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China Penalizes South Korean Shipyard Assisting U.S. in Revamping Construction Skills

China Penalizes South Korean Shipyard Assisting U.S. in Revamping Construction Skills

On Tuesday, China’s Ministry of Commerce announced sanctions against five subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean. These sanctions seem to be a response to a U.S. investigation regarding China’s hold on the global shipbuilding arena, possibly validating claims made by Washington. According to reports, the inquiry angered Beijing. A study, prepared by the Office […]

Revamping Fannie and Freddie is only the beginning

Revamping Fannie and Freddie is only the beginning

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which are essential to the U.S. housing finance landscape, have been in limbo for almost 17 years. The debate on how to address this situation has occupied housing policy discussions for over a decade. Most participants now seem to agree that the reforms aimed at improving these institutions have run […]

Starbucks revamping US coffee shops to be more ‘inclusive’

Starbucks said it is rolling out a refreshed look across its chain of more than 16,300 U.S. stores to make the coffee ordering experience more accessible and “inclusive.” The Union Market Starbucks in Washington, D.C., unveiled a new design Friday, featuring a new POS system with electric doors, a portable tiltable stand, voice assistance, screen […]