Yen and bond yields rise after BOJ pledges more flexibility to yield curve control
The Japanese yen strengthened and 10-year JGB yield rose after the Bank of Japan said it would allow "greater flexibility" in its target range for 10-year yield.
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Passed over for another business opportunity? It may be because of your accent
Globally, nearly one in five workers say they've been passed over for business trips because of the way they speak, according to a survey.
Half of Americans polled see China as the biggest threat to the U.S., says Pew Research
The survey reflects that Americans' view of China have become more negative over time — particularly since 2020, Pew Research Center said.
Senators aim to protect small businesses from foreign IP theft with new bill
The American IP Defense and Enforcement Advancement Act reprioritizes law enforcement and federal policy to protect U.S. small businesses from IP theft.
July is set to be the hottest month on record
July is shaping up to be the hottest month on record according to data from the EU's Copernicus climate change service and the WMO.
Portfolio manager says OPEC+ alliance could break — sending oil prices down to $35 a barrel
OPEC+ has been trimming oil production since November in a bid to prop up falling prices.
IEA says coal use hit an all-time high last year — and global demand will persist near record levels
Coal consumption this year on course to remain near 2022's record levels.
School closures during Covid could wipe out half a trillion dollars from Asian economies
Schools were forced to close during the pandemic and that could wipe out some $500 billion of potential GDP collectively from a handful of countries in Asia.
BlackRock returns to India, joining forces with Indian tycoon Mukesh Ambani's financial arm
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has joined forces with Jio Financial Services —the financial services unit of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani.
Nissan CEO spots key to cracking 'challenging' China market after demand slump
Makoto Uchida told CNBC delivering new products at speed would be key as the company reported a fall in sales and declining market share.
Britain's richest man says Brexit was 'not good for the UK,' backs PM Sunak's economic plans
Britain's wealthiest man, Gopichand Hinduja, condemned the U.K.'s departure from the European Union, but threw his backing behind PM Rishi Sunak.
What happened to the Chinese travel boom everyone was waiting for? It stayed in China
Rather than a boom, the recovery of international travel in China is likely to be spread out over 2023 and 2024, says Mastercard economist David Mann.
Singapore's sovereign wealth fund posts robust returns but says inflation remains 'sticky'
GIC cautioned the global economy faces headwinds from tight monetary and fiscal policies.
Extreme summer heat in the U.S. and Europe ‘virtually impossible’ without climate change
Scientists say the extreme heat sweeping across the globe reaffirms the urgency of cutting greenhouse gas emissions as quickly and as deeply possible.
Australia says nuclear isn't part of its energy mix. Here's why
Apart from being extremely expensive, it generates large amounts of waste and is an inflexible energy source, says Australia's climate minister.
She traveled to Japan more than 50 times. Here are 3 life habits she learned from the country
"I became a person that I liked. This country changed my life," says Cheesie, a 39-year-old blogger from Malaysia.
'More than just idols': Behind the scenes with K-pop boyband Treasure
Treasure made its debut in 2020 while Covid-19 was spreading wildly around the world.
China to resume 15-day visa-free entry for citizens of Singapore and Brunei
China will reinstate its 15-day visa-free entry for citizens of Singapore and Brunei from July 26, according to the embassies of both countries.
Apple supplier Foxconn's failed India chip venture shows how tough it is for new players
Foxconn is best known as the main assembler of Apple's iPhones. But in last couple of years, the Taiwanese firm has made a push into semiconductors.
These 10 airports have the best food options in the world—only 4 are in the U.S.
Radical Storage, a luggage storage service and travel tip provider, ranked the best airports for food out of the top 100 in the world.
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