
Explainer-How does Japan's yield curve control work?
By Leika Kihara TOKYO One of Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's main challenges will be to phase
2023-07-28 09:59

Silo blast in southern Brazil kills at least eight, one missing
By Leonardo Benassatto and Ana Mano SAO PAULO (Reuters) -At least eight people were killed and nearly a dozen were
2023-07-28 05:47

Sweden's Quran burnings put freedom of expression law to test
The security service says Sweden's image has been harmed abroad and security at home has worsened.
2023-07-27 22:19

Volkswagen Earnings Miss on Hedging Effects, China Pressure
Volkswagen AG posted worse-than-expected earnings in the second quarter amid negative effects from commodity hedging and intensifying competition
2023-07-27 13:49

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Tech Index Rises 20% From May Low
A gauge of China tech shares traded in Hong Kong extended gains from a May low to 20%
2023-07-27 11:55

Indonesia to make it less painful for exporters to keep earnings onshore -official
JAKARTA Indonesia is developing a scheme for banks to provide a financing facility for exporters who keep their
2023-07-26 16:27

Japan country profile
Provides an overview of Japan, including key dates and facts about this East Asian country.
2023-07-26 15:48

The risks are rising for Western firms in Russia. So why are so many staying put?
When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, a slew of Western companies left in protest. But some of the world's biggest firms — including Nestlé, Heineken and snack maker Mondelez — stayed put.
2023-07-26 13:17

Ukraine war: UK criticised for 'lack of understanding' of Wagner's activities in Africa
A new report says that for 10 years the British government under-estimated the Russian mercenary group.
2023-07-26 11:52

Visa Card Spending Tops Estimates With Strong Travel Demand
Visa Inc. reported card-spending growth that was more robust than Wall Street expected as consumer demand for travel
2023-07-26 07:18

Iraq and others condemn Quran-burning in Denmark
Large crowds protest in Iraq and Yemen after the acts of a far-right group in Copenhagen.
2023-07-25 08:17

Taxpayers don't have to worry about unannounced visits from the IRS anymore
Americans no longer have to fear the Internal Revenue Service showing up unannounced at their door.
2023-07-25 03:47