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
Europe’s Unwanted Coal Heads to China and India as Heat Builds
Coal cargoes unwanted in Europe are heading to Asia, where utilities are stockpiling the fuel amid sweltering temperatures
2023-05-30 11:59
China Stock Gauge Slumps 20% From 2023 Peak as Pessimism Abounds
A key gauge of Chinese stocks was on track to enter a bear market as a weak economic
2023-05-30 11:29
China’s Manufacturing Sector Improved in May, Surveys Show
Two surveys suggest China’s manufacturing sector improved or at least stabilized in May compared with the previous month,
2023-05-30 11:15
BYD Outbids Tesla to Supply EVs for Indonesian Taxi Operator
Indonesia’s largest taxi operator will turn to BYD Co. for 80% of its electric-vehicle fleet while reviewing its
2023-05-30 10:59
Australia’s Building Approvals Slump to Lowest Level in 11 Years
Australian approvals to build new homes tumbled to the lowest level in 11 years, driven by fewer permits
2023-05-30 10:57
A China Crypto Pioneer Warns Hong Kong May Cool on Digital Assets Longer Term
A crypto entrepreneur whose business in China was upended by a regulatory crackdown considers his experience to be
2023-05-30 10:54
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