Thai central bank unexpectedly raises key rate, cuts growth outlook for this year
By Orathai Sriring and Chayut Setboonsarng BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand's central bank unexpectedly raised its key interest rate for an eighth
2023-09-27 15:47
China Puts Evergrande’s Billionaire Founder Under Police Control
Hui Ka Yan, the billionaire chairman of beleaguered property developer China Evergrande Group, has been placed under police
2023-09-27 15:29
Nigeria’s New Central Bank Governor Tasked With Reviving Confidence
When Olayemi Cardoso takes full control of Nigeria‘s central bank this week, his biggest challenges will be to
2023-09-27 15:23
China expected to achieve 2023 economic growth of slightly higher than 5% -PBOC adviser
BEIJING China is expected to achieve an economic growth of slightly more than 5% this year, an adviser
2023-09-27 15:19
Qatar Airways executive says invasive gynecological examinations of passengers won't be repeated
A senior Qatar Airways executive has told an Australian Senate inquiry that there would be no repeat of an incident at Doha’s international airport in 2020 in which female passengers were subjected to invasive gynecological examinations
2023-09-27 14:56
Black Americans express concerns about racist depictions in news media, lack of coverage efforts
In a major new study, Black Americans expressed broad concerns about how they are depicted in the news media, with majorities saying they see racist or negative depictions and a lack of effort by journalists to cover broader segments of their community
2023-09-27 13:54
EBRD Sees Challenge to Dollar from Russia’s Trade in Yuan
Russia’s rising trade in the yuan in the wake of the war in Ukraine and western sanctions may
2023-09-27 13:50
World’s No. 1 Stock Owner Calls Out Big Oil as Carbon Levels Go Up
A senior executive at Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, which owns a larger share of global stocks than any
2023-09-27 13:49
Climate change and the shift to cleaner energy push Southeast Asia to finally start sharing power
The urgency for Southeast Asian nations to switch to clean energy to combat climate change is breathing new life into a 20-year-old plan for the region to share power
2023-09-27 13:28
China accuses Taiwan's government of using economic and trade issues to seek independence
China's government has accused Taiwan’s ruling party of seeking independence, a day after the self-governing island’s president lobbied for Australia’s support in joining a regional trade pact
2023-09-27 13:28
Haitong Securities Considers Taking Hong Kong Unit Private, Sources Say
Haitong Securities Co. is mulling to take private its Hong Kong-listed investment banking unit, people familiar with the
2023-09-27 13:24
Food Insecurity Remains Elevated After Pandemic-Era Benefits End
High food prices continue to hit consumers and food pantries six months after an expanded government assistance program
2023-09-27 13:00