Taiwan's richest man has joined the country's presidential race. America's Supreme Court is considering a tricky issue, whether to strike down a law that forbids trademark protection for companies with racy or outright profane names. A labor strike will take place today, followed by a rally at the presidential palace tomorrow.
Patience runs thin amid rampant inflation and a devaluing currency; Argentines are taking to the streets for two days of strikes and protests. Taiwan’s richest man has joined the presidential race, but lots of his business is based in China. He will struggle to shake perceptions of a conflict of interest. And, America’s Supreme Court is deciding whether to ensure trademark protection for businesses with some pretty racy names.