A Very Japanese Scandal Complicates Decision on Early Election
A flood of criticism over a scandal that might barely raise eyebrows in many countries forced Japanese Prime
2023-05-30 12:49
Australia to Examine Use of PwC as Auditor Amid Scandal
The Australian Treasury will examine its use of PricewaterhouseCoopers as its internal auditor given the public perception of
2023-05-30 12:47
Climate Costs Mount for Poorer Nations Already Burdened by Debt
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warned world leaders at the COP27 climate talks last November that developing nations
2023-05-30 12:17
Biden-McCarthy Debt Limit Deal Puts Government Services on a Diet
The debt-limit deal would rein in spending on some federal government services but barely dents the roughly $20
2023-05-30 12:16
Imran Khan Summoned Over Attacks on Pakistan Military Buildings
Imran Khan has been summoned by Pakistan authorities to face questioning over the outbreak of violence that followed
2023-05-30 10:53
Banks Tap Hong Kong’s Discount Window for Most Funds Since 2021
Banks in Hong Kong borrowed the largest amount of short-term cash in over two years from the authorities,
2023-05-30 10:51
Namibia Considers Taking Stakes in Mining and Petroleum Companies
Namibia is considering taking minority stakes in mining and petroleum production companies amid increasing concerns over local ownership
2023-05-30 10:26
Xi Seeks to Give China’s Education System More Global Influence
Chinese President Xi Jinping called on top officials to increase efforts to build a “high quality” education system
2023-05-30 10:21
Oil Extends Gain as Traders Monitor Progress on US Debt Ceiling
Brent oil rose as investors watched for progress on lobbying campaigns to win approval for a US debt-ceiling
2023-05-30 10:20
China Rejects US Claims Over ‘De-Risking’ Not ‘Decoupling’
President Joe Biden and his European allies have repeatedly stressed their desire to “de-risk,” not “decouple,” from the
2023-05-30 09:26
Treasury Bills Climb as Traders Back Congress to Pass Debt Deal
Soon-to-mature Treasury bills rallied as trading resumed after the Memorial Day holiday, following a tentative deal over the
2023-05-30 08:49
Dimon Confronts New China Reality in First Visit Since Covid
When Jamie Dimon takes center stage at JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s China summit Wednesday, he’ll be confronting a
2023-05-30 08:19