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
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
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
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
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
World's Largest Solar Manufacturer Is Fueling a Price War
The world’s largest solar manufacturer slashed prices for a key component as growing capacity in the sector intensifies
2023-05-30 10:50
Xi Seeks to Give China’s Education System More Global Influence
Chinese President Xi Jinping called on top officials to increase efforts to build a “high quality” education system
2023-05-30 10:21
Treasury Bills Climb as Traders Back Congress to Pass Debt Deal
Soon-to-mature Treasury bills rallied as trading resumed after the Memorial Day holiday, following a tentative deal over the
2023-05-30 08:49
New Zealand House Prices to Rise Earlier Than Expected, ANZ Says
New Zealand’s house prices will start rising in the second half of 2023, several quarters earlier than expected,
2023-05-30 08:23