One in 10 Japanese Now Aged Over 80, Population Report Shows
The over-80s for the first time accounted for more than 10% of Japan’s population, according to a government
2023-09-18 10:54
McCarthy Demands 8% Spending Cut, Border Wall to Avert Shutdown
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced demands to hold off an Oct. 1 US government shutdown for a month,
2023-09-18 10:51
Crypto Platform JPEX Shuts Down Trading Amid Hong Kong Probe
Cryptocurrency platform JPEX shut down some trading during an ongoing investigation by the Hong Kong police. Users won’t
2023-09-18 10:51
Taiwan Dollar Slump Seen Ending on China Recovery, Chip Outlook
The worst may be over for the Taiwan dollar as China’s economic recovery and a rebound in the
2023-09-18 09:27
Japan Voters Dissatisfied With PM’s Price Policies, Poll Shows
More than three quarters of Japanese voters are unhappy with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s handling of price rises,
2023-09-18 09:19
China Hedge Fund Makes Rare Activist Push Targeting US, HK Firms
A Chinese hedge fund manager is launching a rare activist campaign to boost returns. Huakun Ding, founder of
2023-09-18 08:51
Australia Says Coal to Nuclear Switch Would Cost $249 Billion
Replacing Australia’s coal-fired power stations with small modular nuclear power reactors would cost A$387 billion ($249 billion), according
2023-09-18 08:48
UK Rents Surge at Record Pace as Home Sellers Lift Asking Prices
Britain’s property market has shattered another record with rental costs growing at the fastest pace in at least
2023-09-18 07:59
Asia Loan Deals Set for Boost From Australia, India, Bankers Say
Asian loan volumes are poised for a rebound in 2024 thanks to expected deal flows in Australia and
2023-09-18 07:46
NYC Climate Protests Draw Thousands Ahead of UN Gathering
Tens of thousands of protesters took to New York City streets on Sunday to call for an end
2023-09-18 07:15
Country Garden Dollar Bond Coupon Due as Yuan Debt Vote to End
Distressed Chinese developer Country Garden Holdings Co. faces two more tests Monday: an initial deadline to pay dollar
2023-09-18 05:58
New Zealand May Get First Female Finance Minister in 30 Years
In practice debates before previous New Zealand elections, Nicola Willis used to play the role of formidable female
2023-09-18 04:57