![Thai jobless rate lowest in 3 years in Q1 as tourism rebounds](/i/c/35e59001-3636-25ae-7dde-72971efb99f3.webp)
Thai jobless rate lowest in 3 years in Q1 as tourism rebounds
BANGKOK Thailand's unemployment rate hit a three-year low in the first quarter, the state planning agency said on
2023-05-22 11:28
![Target recalls nearly 5 million candles after reports of cuts and severe burns](/i/c/d441bb26-0813-eefd-f0ff-e5370de8f288.webp)
Target recalls nearly 5 million candles after reports of cuts and severe burns
Target is recalling nearly 5 million of its Threshold-brand candles in glass jars because the glass can "break or crack" when in use, "posing laceration and burn hazards," the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Friday.
2023-05-20 04:54
![What are the sanctions on Russia and are they hurting its economy?](/i/c/d6faf491-e6d6-f598-d261-36fbfc5db8b1.webp)
What are the sanctions on Russia and are they hurting its economy?
Western nations have imposed severe measures against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
2023-05-19 19:54
![Could a US debt default unleash global chaos?](/i/c/88dfb2f3-d34c-fe24-f241-29d8bbe7b0cd.webp)
Could a US debt default unleash global chaos?
The BBC examines four ways you could be affected if the US fails to reach a deal on its debt.
2023-05-19 07:28
![G7 summit: Why there are eight more seats at the table this year](/i/c/ac04333d-9385-8f22-bf43-9ddd3394beb4.webp)
G7 summit: Why there are eight more seats at the table this year
The BBC unpacks the guest list for this year's summit - who is on it, who is missing and why?
2023-05-19 06:17
![Supreme Court rules against Andy Warhol in copyright dispute over Prince portrait](/i/c/0aca5c01-5e95-6f27-73dd-9739d7328069.webp)
Supreme Court rules against Andy Warhol in copyright dispute over Prince portrait
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the late Andy Warhol infringed on a photographer's copyright when he created a series of silk screens based on a photograph of the late singer Prince, in a case that has garnered the attention of the global art world.
2023-05-18 22:16
![US Makes Rare Wheat Imports From Europe After Drought Ravages Crops](/i/c/421b2a92-5715-a73f-5388-1554379d0abd.webp)
US Makes Rare Wheat Imports From Europe After Drought Ravages Crops
The US is resorting to purchases of European wheat after a drought upended crop markets, pushing local prices
2023-05-18 18:28
![New Zealand announces worse-than-expected deficit as economy stutters](/i/c/31e208c7-688a-a0ac-39d3-6331b03a554a.webp)
New Zealand announces worse-than-expected deficit as economy stutters
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON New Zealand on Thursday announced a worse-than-forecast budget deficit as a lower tax take,
2023-05-18 10:52
![Exclusive-Polish fiscal policy should help tackle inflation - IMF](/i/c/abb85e7a-1d2c-af46-19e3-74b8115f13f2.webp)
Exclusive-Polish fiscal policy should help tackle inflation - IMF
By Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST Poland's government must ensure its fiscal policies support the fight to bring inflation down,
2023-05-17 18:52
![LandSec Marks Down Portfolio by £848 Million as Rates Bite](/i/c/c0c9740b-e973-a4c9-82f0-0fcdb26b3fc9.webp)
LandSec Marks Down Portfolio by £848 Million as Rates Bite
Land Securities Group Plc marked down the value of its UK real estate portfolio by £848 million ($1.1
2023-05-16 16:15
![Vodafone plans 11,000 job cuts](/i/c/4b95fb3d-f219-8184-ed9f-312c04c936a3.webp)
Vodafone plans 11,000 job cuts
Vodafone said Tuesday it would cut 11,000 jobs over three years, as the telecoms company unveiled a turnaround plan to revive its fortunes.
2023-05-16 15:45
![New Zealand set to reveal bigger deficit in 'no frills' 2023-24 budget](/i/c/31897505-d35a-88ca-92bd-4a2bbb0ecd79.webp)
New Zealand set to reveal bigger deficit in 'no frills' 2023-24 budget
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON New Zealand Labour government is set to reveal a worse budget bottom line and
2023-05-16 10:15