Countries agree to extend digital services tax freeze through 2024
PARIS With the exception of Canada, countries with digital services taxes have agreed to hold off applying them
2023-07-12 15:24
Largest UK Lenders Pass Latest Bank of England Stress Tests
The Bank of England said the UK’s eight largest lenders all passed its latest stress test, which examined
2023-07-12 14:47
Stocks in Asia rise, dollar slips as traders eye US inflation data
By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE Asian shares rose, while the dollar slipped to a two-month low on Wednesday ahead
2023-07-12 14:18
Pita Faces Disqualification Risk After Thai Poll Body Ruling
Thailand’s election body said it has decided to seek a court ruling on whether prime ministerial candidate Pita
2023-07-12 13:56
Congo Struggles to Steady Franc Amid Conflict, Election Spending
The value of Democratic Republic of Congo’s currency continues to slide as security and pre-election spending, coupled with
2023-07-12 13:28
China-Based Hackers Breached Government Emails, Microsoft Says
A China-based hacking group intent on conducting espionage breached a series of email accounts linked to government agencies
2023-07-12 12:29
Oil nudges higher on expectations of tighter supply, rising demand
By Laura Sanicola and Trixie Yap Oil nudged higher on Wednesday, extending gains for a second session, as
2023-07-12 12:15
RBA to Reduce Meetings as Lowe Says More Hikes May Be Needed
Australian central bank Governor Philip Lowe said the rate-setting board will move to eight meetings a year from
2023-07-12 11:49
Singapore Puts Transport Minister on Leave Amid Graft Probe
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he instructed Transport Minister S. Iswaran to go on leave as
2023-07-12 11:29
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile After Threat to US
North Korea test-fired a suspected ballistic missile Wednesday after warning the US of “shocking” consequences for flying spy
2023-07-12 09:46
Dollar slides ahead of US inflation data, sterling hits 15-month peak
By Rae Wee SINGAPORE The dollar sank to a two-month low against its major peers on Wednesday in
2023-07-12 09:17
Rupee’s Plunging Volatility Leaves Investors Guessing RBI Moves
Even in a year where currency volatility is falling worldwide, the slump in swings in the Indian rupee
2023-07-12 08:55