South Korea needs more babies and workers. It's hoping foreign housekeepers will fix that
As South Korea struggles to get young people interested in marriage and kids, authorities are trying a new tack: importing foreign workers to carry some of the household burden.
2023-09-02 07:51
Intuit’s ‘Free’ Tax Help Ads Ruled Deceptive by FTC Judge
Intuit Inc.’s promotion of some of its tax preparation services as free was found to be deceptive in
2023-09-02 06:26
China relaxes mortgage rules to help homebuyers in latest stimulus push
China just made it easier for people to buy homes, in a move that could affect $3.5 trillion in mortgage loans as Beijing seeks to bail out a property market mired in a record slump and worsening cash crunch.
2023-09-01 12:58
MUFG Brokerage JV Sued in Japan Over Credit Suisse AT1 Sales
Japanese investors sued Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.’s joint venture brokerage with Morgan Stanley, showing that the fallout
2023-09-01 08:49
Messi's next match is the most expensive Major League Soccer game ever
There's no sign of "Messi mania" abating anytime soon.
2023-09-01 01:56
China's biggest homebuilder is fighting for its life. Here's what you need to know about the real estate crisis
Just a few months ago, Country Garden was the biggest property developer in China, with more than 3,000 developments spanning the country.
2023-08-31 20:48
UBS to cut 3,000 jobs after Credit Suisse takeover
The Swiss bank reports bumper profits following the rescue of its rival but staff face redundancies.
2023-08-31 17:15
China is still suffering from declining factory output. Demand for services is also slowing
Factory activity in China contracted for a fifth straight month in August, adding pressure on Beijing to roll out more stimulus measures to bolster the faltering economy.
2023-08-31 15:57
X Plans to Collect Biometric Data, Job and School History
X, the social network that used to be known as Twitter, updated its privacy policy to include a
2023-08-31 13:57
Amazon, Shopify Strike Deal to Open Amazon Logistics to Sellers
Amazon.com Inc. and Shopify Inc. have struck a deal to allow merchants who pay for Shopify’s e-commerce tools
2023-08-31 08:20
Salesforce Cost-Cutting Campaign Eases Concerns About Slowdown
Salesforce Inc. was pushed by activist investors earlier this year to boost profits. For the third quarter in
2023-08-31 06:52
Is China's economy 'a ticking time bomb'?
The world's second largest economy faces deep-rooted challenges in the years ahead.
2023-08-31 05:55