New Zealand budget plan offers modest financial relief ahead of election
Months before an election, New Zealand’s government is offering some modest financial relief to many people by making most prescription medicines free and increasing subsidies for childcare and public transportation
2023-05-18 11:24
Oil prices ease on caution over US debt ceiling talks
By Stephanie Kelly and Sudarshan Varadhan (Reuters) -Oil prices fell in early Asian trade on Thursday as traders warily watched
2023-05-18 11:24
FIFA's Infantino optimistic about Women's World Cup TV deals in Europe
FIFA President Gianni Infantino seems slightly more optimistic about completing what he would see as an acceptable deal for the broadcast rights to the upcoming Women’s World Cup in five key European countries
2023-05-18 11:24
Bank of Korea Staffer Caught After Twin Brother Fakes Test
One man thought he’d beat the system of South Korea’s notoriously competitive hiring market: He allegedly got his
2023-05-18 11:15
Australian Unemployment Climbs, Reducing Rate-Hike Pressure
Australia unemployment unexpectedly increased in April as employers cut jobs — led by full-time roles — reinforcing the
2023-05-18 10:55
Asian markets rally with Wall St on US debt optimism
Asian investors on Thursday tracked a strong Wall Street rally, fanned by optimism over talks to avert a...
2023-05-18 10:54
New Zealand announces worse-than-expected deficit as economy stutters
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON New Zealand on Thursday announced a worse-than-forecast budget deficit as a lower tax take,
2023-05-18 10:52
Kishida Meets Chipmakers in Move to Bolster Japan’s Tech Sector
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with the heads of the world’s largest chipmakers on Thursday in Japan’s latest
2023-05-18 10:46
Florida judge rejects attempt by Tiger Woods' ex-girlfriend to throw out nondisclosure agreement
A Florida judge has sided with superstar golfer Tiger Woods in a legal dispute with his ex-girlfriend
2023-05-18 10:45
SP Hinduja, billionaire head of Britain's richest family, dies at 87
Srichand Hinduja, the Indian-born billionaire leader of a global business empire and the patriarch of Britain's wealthiest family, has died aged 87, his daughters said on Wednesday.
2023-05-18 10:29
Deutsche Bank to pay $75 million to settle Jeffrey Epstein accusers’ suit - WSJ
Deutsche Bank AG has agreed to pay $75 million to settle a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging the lender
2023-05-18 10:28
Singapore Air Hands Staff Eight Months’ Salary Bonus After Record Results
Singapore Airlines Ltd. will pay staff a bonus of around eight months salary after posting a record annual
2023-05-18 10:21