China Faces ‘Confidence Trap’ as Economic Recovery Falters
China’s economy is at risk of being caught in a confidence trap as the post-Covid recovery loses steam,
2023-05-19 10:23
Hedge Fund Capstone Bets on Volatility From BOJ’s Outlier Policy
US hedge fund firm Capstone Investment Advisors said it’s allocated more risk capital to Japan than ever before,
2023-05-19 10:21
China Considers Moving Stakes in Bad Banks to Sovereign Wealth Fund
China is considering transferring government ownership in the nation’s biggest bad-debt managers to a unit of its sovereign
2023-05-19 10:00
Brazil's Americanas to seek bidders for fruit and vegetable unit
SAO PAULO Brazil retailer Americanas SA said on Thursday it will next week start to seek potential bidders
2023-05-19 09:21
Japan Inflation Quickens Again, Putting Pressure on BOJ View
Japan’s inflation re-accelerated in April after months of cooling, likely reinforcing views that the central bank may have
2023-05-19 08:24
Singapore’s World-Class Gastro Cred Imperiled by Staffing Woes
Singapore restaurant owners are sending a message to the government that the nation’s status as a gastronomic center
2023-05-19 08:19
New Zealand Treasury Now Sees House Prices Declining Into 2024
New Zealand house prices will extend their declines into 2024 in the face of a softer labor market
2023-05-19 08:15
Could a US debt default unleash global chaos?
The BBC examines four ways you could be affected if the US fails to reach a deal on its debt.
2023-05-19 07:19
Strip club dancers to form only US topless union
Performers at the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in North Hollywood pass a unanimous vote to unionise.
2023-05-19 07:15
Shale-Oil Drillers Are Running Out of Places to Dump Toxic Wastewater
Oil drillers in North America’s biggest shale field are running out of easy places to dispose of toxic
2023-05-19 06:57
Asian Stocks Set for Mixed Open After US Rally: Markets Wrap
Stocks in Asia are set for a mixed open, with optimism that the US will be able to
2023-05-19 06:52
G7 summit: Why there are eight more seats at the table this year
The BBC unpacks the guest list for this year's summit - who is on it, who is missing and why?
2023-05-19 06:21