Starbucks Corp (SBUX.O) beat Wall Street estimates on Tuesday for quarterly profits and comparable sales, powered by a sharp recovery in business in China and steady demand for its coffees and cold drinks in North America.

Thousands of film and television writers headed to picket lines for their first work stoppage in 15 years.

The Reserve Bank of Fiji’s Economic April Review reveals that Fiji’s trade balance is in a deficit of $669.7 million.

Tesla has raised prices in a range of up to $290 in Canada, China, Japan and the United States, its website showed.

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency and the Pacific Community launched the “Tuna Bites” campaign to celebrate the UN World Tuna Day and Pacific Tuna Month today.

The International Monetary Fund downgraded the global growth forecast in its April World Economic Outlook.

Isireli Leweniqila takes on the role of board chair, with Eroni Maopa, Sadassivan Naicker, Mahendra Kumar, Radhika Karunaratne, Seveci Tora, Loraini Tulele, Orisi Seruitanoa, Ritesh Singh and Post Fiji CEO Dr. Anirudha Bansod joining as board members.

BlackBerry, will conduct a review of strategic alternatives, which includes the possible separation of one or more of its businesses, the Canadian technology company said.

The Fiji Development Bank has announced that it will be offering permanent contracts to all of its employees, while also raising the retirement age from 55 to 60 years.

The Fiji National Provident Fund will cease its COVID-19 microbusiness assistance on May 12th.

A more targeted marketing approach is needed to ensure that the hotel and tourism industries are able to attract visitors with strong spending power.

A federal judge in Detroit on Monday threw out a jury verdict ordering Ford Motor Co to pay Versata Software Inc $104.6 million for breaching a 2004 licensing contract and misappropriating trade secrets.