Long-awaited Vietnam energy plan aims to boost renewables, but fossil fuels still in the mix
Vietnam has released a long-anticipated energy plan meant to take the country through the next decade and help meet soaring demand while reducing carbon emissions
2023-06-14 13:57
As conditions for Syrians worsen, aid organizations struggle to catch the world's attention again
Aid agencies will struggle to draw the world’s attention back to Syria at an annual donor conference hosted by the European Union in Brussels for humanitarian aid to Syrians
2023-06-14 13:21
Federal assistance sought for northeastern vineyards, orchards hit by late frost
Vineyards and apple orchards across the Northeast are still gauging damage from a late-season frost in May that wiped out a third to most of the crop for some growers who say it's the worst frost damage they've ever seen
2023-06-14 13:18
Toyota shareholders reject proposal demanding better performance on climate change
Toyota executives have fielded challenges and reaped praise from investors at an annual general meeting where shareholders ultimately rejected demands the automaker do better on fighting climate change
2023-06-14 12:27
Federal Reserve is likely to skip a rate hike at pivotal meeting Wednesday yet signal more to come
The Federal Reserve, having raised interest rates at the fastest pace in four decades, is poised Wednesday to leave rates alone for the first time in 15 months to allow time to gauge the impact of its aggressive drive to tame inflation
2023-06-14 12:27
ECB’s €500 Billion Payoff Puts Italian Banks in the Firing Line
The European Central Bank is about to test the resilience of the continent’s banking industry by making lenders
2023-06-14 12:23
Stove wars: Republican-controlled House takes up bills to protect gas stoves
The Republican-controlled House is taking up legislation that GOP lawmakers say would protect gas stoves from over-zealous government regulators
2023-06-14 12:21
China’s Offshore Green Bond Market Evaporates on Default Worries
After tapping foreign investors for roughly $55 billion in the past five years to fund environmental projects in
2023-06-14 11:55
Ken Griffin Ramps Up Credit Trades, Anticipating US Recession
Ken Griffin, whose hedge fund churned out a record $16 billion for clients last year, is increasing his
2023-06-14 11:54
Founder of sexuality-focused women's wellness company pleads not guilty in forced labor case
An entrepreneur who promoted group “orgasmic meditation” as a road to women’s well-being has pleaded not guilty to a charge of manipulating traumatized people into debt, undesired sex and underpaid work
2023-06-14 10:52
Microsoft's planned Activision Blizzard merger temporarily blocked by US judge
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Microsoft’s planned $69 billion purchase of video game company Activision Blizzard
2023-06-14 10:21
Chinese Investors Shift More Cash Abroad in Blow to Local Stocks
Chinese investors are shifting more money into overseas assets as the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate hikes add allure to
2023-06-14 09:47