South Korea factory activity suffers longest downturn in at least 19 years
SEOUL South Korea's factory activity shrank at a steeper pace in June and extended its downturn to a
2023-07-03 08:45
Nigeria offers students loans - they want jobs
Two massive reforms are aimed at improving Nigeria's dilapidated universities - but will they work?
2023-07-03 08:25
Oil Steadies After Record Losing Run as Traders Eye Second Half
Oil was little changed as the second half kicked off, with traders focused on challenges to demand and
2023-07-03 07:22
Global Funds Have Another Window to Buy Asia’s Favorite Bonds
South Korean bonds have been the standout pick in Asia for foreign investors this year and their recent
2023-07-03 07:17
Sunak Faces Three-Week Sprint to Turn UK Election Chances Around
Rishi Sunak faces an awkward three-week political test that is likely to have a lasting impact on his
2023-07-03 06:51
What markets are saying about when to expect a recession
Economists, investors and the Federal Reserve have sounded alarm bells for months that a recession could come later this year. But a growing chorus of experts believe a downturn might not happen until early next year.
2023-07-02 19:49
An earthquake destroyed their home days before Christmas. They still have to pay the mortgage
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake forced hundreds out of their damaged Northern California homes months ago. The aftermath helps show that many Californians might not be as prepared as they could be for quakes in a state that has more damage-causing temblors than any other.
2023-07-02 16:58
Singapore Suicides Rise to Highest in Over 20 Years: Samaritans
Singapore recorded its highest suicide tally since 2000, indicating a rise in mental distress from factors including social
2023-07-02 16:29
Seoul Pride Goes Ahead Despite Rising Anti-LGBTQ Rhetoric
Tens of thousands of people gathered on Saturday afternoon in Seoul for the city’s Pride parade, following months
2023-07-01 18:23
Sunak Shows Frustration as Torrid June Has UK Cabinet on Edge
In a Downing Street office last week, under the glare of chandeliers and a big television screen, a
2023-07-01 12:46
Russia’s Scrapheap-Worthy Fleet of Oil Tankers Gets an Infusion of Newer Ships
An armada of oil tankers ferrying sanctioned oil around the globe is starting to get younger, bucking a
2023-07-01 10:16
Are Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin having money woes? 'RHOBH' couple takes loans worth $4.3M on their $4.9M Beverly Hills mansion
Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin bought the Beverly Hills mansion for an unknown sum more than 20 years ago and it has five bedrooms and four bathrooms
2023-07-01 09:28