Walkouts and strike threats: Europe's outdoor workers struggle under the blistering heat wave
As swaths of southern Europe continue to swelter under a deadly heat wave, for many outdoor workers, it's turning into a brutal endurance test.
2023-07-21 18:23
There are almost no national safety rules protecting workers exposed to high heat
OSHA, the federal agency charged with protecting you on the job, can do little or nothing if your boss orders you to work outside in the searing summer sun.
2023-07-21 18:21
Visa and Mastercard can now be used on China's biggest payment apps
Visiting China just got a whole lot easier for international travelers.
2023-07-21 17:49
European Union agrees post-Brexit rules for hedge funds
By Nell Mackenzie LONDON The European Union said on Thursday it has reached a deal on revising its
2023-07-21 17:45
China’s Ultra-Long Bonds Are All the Rage on Economic Gloom
China’s ultra-long government bonds are seeing heated demand as the economy’s dire outlook and expectations for modest stimulus
2023-07-21 17:24
BOJ Sees Little Need to Act on Yield Control for Now, Sources Say
Bank of Japan officials see little urgent need to address the side effects of its yield curve control
2023-07-21 16:49
Fire-Ravaged Greece Braces for Near Record Temperature Next Week
Greece is in the cross hairs as heat builds across the Mediterranean, with temperatures expected to climb toward
2023-07-21 16:25
Yellen Friend-Shoring Push in Authoritarian Vietnam Draws Flack
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s push to elevate economic ties with Vietnam, on display with a high-profile trip this
2023-07-21 13:51
Thai Election Winner Lets Ally Lead Government Formation
Thailand’s Move Forward Party, which won the most parliamentary seats in the May general election, will step aside
2023-07-21 13:25
Analysis-Companies buy into suppliers to secure deliveries, hit green targets
By Clara Denina and Sarah McFarlane LONDON Major brands, including the investment arm of the IKEA group, are
2023-07-21 13:20
Sexual Assault Renews Focus on Ethnic Conflict in Indian State
Prime Minister Narendra Modi weighed in on the ongoing violence in India’s most remote state of Manipur, breaking
2023-07-21 13:15
China’s First-Ever Lithium Futures Tumble on Trading Debut
China’s first-ever futures for lithium — an essential ingredient for electric vehicle batteries — got off to a
2023-07-21 12:58