China's premier strikes confident tone on economic growth
China's Premier Li Qiang struck a confident tone about expansion in the world's second largest economy on Tuesday, saying growth in the second quarter will be higher than in the first three months of the year.
2023-06-27 11:52
Yes, Titanic tourism is a thing, and it's dangerous
Only a handful of people have seen the Titanic's wreckage in person, because precious few have what it takes to visit: the financial resources, access to experts -- and a willingness to accept the significant safety risk.
2023-06-21 18:52
German carmakers accused of not complying with supply chain law for Xinjiang links
BERLIN Germany's top carmakers have been accused by a Berlin-based human rights group of not showing they have
2023-06-21 16:50
Shanghai regulators summon Starbucks, Shake Shack citing excessive personal data collection
BEIJING Chinese regulators in financial hub Shanghai summoned three firms including Starbucks and Shake Shack earlier this week
2023-06-21 14:24
Switzerland referendum: Voters back carbon cuts as glaciers melt
A new law will require less dependence on imported oil and gas and more use of renewable sources.
2023-06-19 08:49
World Bank's new chief wants 'better bank' before pushing for bigger bank
By David Lawder MANDEVILLE, Jamaica World Bank President Ajay Banga wants to focus on improving the development lender
2023-06-15 20:29
EU told to slash greenhouse gas emissions 90-95% by 2040
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS The European Union should commit to slash its net greenhouse gas emissions by as
2023-06-15 06:21
Will the Lakers keep or waive Mo Bamba before the June 29 deadline?
The Los Angeles Lakers have a big decision to make with Mo Bamba, betting on his potential or clearing cap space to pursue a more sure thing.Mo Bamba was recently seen working out at the Lakers training facility, ahead of the June 29 deadline for them to decide whether to guarantee his contract ...
2023-06-15 01:28
Exclusive-World Bank chief to 'push' its balance sheet, vows to protect 'AAA' rating
By David Lawder KINGSTON, Jamaica World Bank President Ajay Banga told Reuters that he will "push" the lender's
2023-06-14 18:23
Greenpeace activists climb Deutsche Bank building to protest against investment policies
By Tom Sims FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Greenpeace activists scaled Deutsche Bank's headquarters in Frankfurt on Wednesday and strung up a large
2023-06-14 14:47
Fossil fuel company net zero plans "largely meaningless" - report
By Gloria Dickie and Simon Jessop LONDON The number of fossil fuel companies setting net-zero emissions targets has
2023-06-13 04:21
World Bank needs new playbook to boost private investment in emerging markets, new chief says
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON The World Bank must use "informed risk-taking" to encourage private investors to get more
2023-06-12 01:29