Threat of US credit downgrade looms over debt ceiling talks

With one of three major rating agencies warning that America’s AAA credit is at risk, the stakes are growing in the standoff in Washington over raising the nation’s debt limit

2023-05-26 00:18

Chinese property giant Country Garden flags loss of up to $7.6 billion as it nears default

One of China's biggest property developers says it has burned through up to $7.6 billion in the first half of the year, compounding the crisis coursing through the country's embattled real estate sector.

2023-08-11 14:15

Turkey Urges US End Working With Kurds Amid Airstrikes on Syria

Turkey called on the US to stop working with Kurdish YPG militants in Syria, vowing to maintain its

2023-10-07 02:28

Australia's household spending rebounds in Aug in consumer resilience -CBA data

SYDNEY Australia's household spending rebounded in August, led by gains in the education, transport and recreation categories, data

2023-09-13 12:53

Thai Court Suspends PM Hopeful Pita’s Status as Lawmaker

A Thai court Wednesday suspended Pita Limjaroenrat’s status as a lawmaker, in the latest roadblock to the pro-democracy

2023-07-19 13:28

Amid a mental health crisis, toy industry takes on a new role: building resilience

As more children emerge from the pandemic grappling with mental health issues, their parents are seeking ways for them to build emotional resilience

2023-10-14 21:24

Spirits Maker Bacardi Sells Bond to Refinance Debt After Jay-Z Cognac Fight

Spirits maker Bacardi Ltd. tapped the corporate bond market Tuesday to refinance a bridge loan used to boost

2023-06-07 03:57

Australia's Coles sees Q1 sales jump nearly 4% on at-home consumption

Australia's Coles Group posted a 3.6% jump in first-quarter sales on Thursday, boosted by higher contribution from its

2023-10-26 06:56

Ghana to hold rates at 30.00% on Sept.25 as inflation falls - Reuters poll

By Vuyani Ndaba JOHANNESBURG The Bank of Ghana is expected to complete its hiking cycle later on Monday

2023-09-25 13:27

OCBC’s Great Eastern in Talks to Buy MetLife Malaysian Arm, Sources Say

Singapore insurer Great Eastern Holdings Ltd. is in talks to buy MetLife Inc.’s Malaysian venture, according to people

2023-07-31 18:23

New Zealand Pushes Start of Farm Emissions Tax to Late 2025

New Zealand has pushed back the start of taxes on agricultural greenhouse gas emissions to give farmers more

2023-08-18 09:22

Australia job vacancies tumble from record levels in latest quarter

By Stella Qiu SYDNEY Job vacancies in Australia slid from record levels in the three months to August,

2023-09-28 11:55