Paternity Leave Gains Momentum in Japan Amid Government Push
A year after revisions to Japan’s paternity leave system, the number of new fathers taking childcare leave has
2023-10-30 11:50
China’s Economic Czar He Lifeng Assumes Key Policy Leader Role
China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng has assumed a leadership role at a top economic decision-making body, further cementing
2023-10-30 10:53
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Said to Halve Profit Outlook; Shares Drop
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. plans to halve its profit forecast for the current fiscal year to around
2023-10-30 10:17
Strong Dollar Keeps Rate Hikes on Table for Asian Central Banks
Asian central banks are seen to raise interest rates over the next six months, with a stronger dollar
2023-10-30 10:16
Australia’s Surprisingly Strong Retail Sales Fuel Rate Hike Bets
Australian retail sales surpassed expectations in September, an outcome that will likely boost the Reserve Bank’s confidence that
2023-10-30 09:50
Citigroup Clinches $260 Million Asset-Backed Financing for WeLab
Citigroup Inc. led a $260 million asset-backed financing for WeLab Ltd., Hong Kong’s biggest online lending platform, people
2023-10-30 09:47
Support For Japan’s Kishida Falls Even After He Orders Tax Cut
Support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida continued to slide in the first polls published after he announced
2023-10-30 09:20
Ringgit Bulls Watch Central Bank Support as Neighbors Hike Rates
Investors in the Malaysian ringgit are hoping the nation’s central bank will step in to support the currency
2023-10-30 08:57
Qantas Rebuts Claims of Bogus Ticket Sales on Canceled Flights
Qantas Airways Ltd. rebutted allegations by Australia’s competition regulator that the airline misled passengers by continuing to sell
2023-10-30 08:56
Israel Latest: Netanyahu Under Pressure as Ground War Expands
Israel widened its ground offensive in Gaza as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came under criticism over his unwillingness
2023-10-30 08:21
Ueda Faces Market Fallout Risk as BOJ Mulls Yields, Prices, Yen
The Bank of Japan’s Kazuo Ueda is in a tight spot. If he stands pat on policy this
2023-10-30 08:20
Xi Seen Tightening Grip on Finance at Twice-a-Decade Conference
President Xi Jinping is set to further tighten his control of China’s $61 trillion financial industry as he
2023-10-30 08:18