Japan bucks private equity slowdown in Asia Pacific with deal value soaring 183% last year
Japan PE deal value surged 183% in 2023 from a year earlier, making it the largest private equity market in Asia Pacific for the first time.
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This is the happiest country for Gen Z and millennials, according to The World Happiness Report
Lithuania is the happiest country for people ages 30 and under. The United States came in at No. 62.
Princess Kate reveals she is in the early stages of treatment for cancer
The Princess of Wales, the former Kate Middleton, on Friday revealed she has undergone treatment for cancer following abdominal surgery.
The U.S. is the top country for millionaires and billionaires
The population of millionaires in the U.S. over the past five years has grown nearly twice as fast as China’s.
World's first-ever global emissions tax takes a step closer to reality
The International Maritime Organization held its latest round of negotiations to discuss how to move forward on the climate regulation of the shipping industry.
Falling fertility rates pose major challenges for the global economy, report finds
Falling fertility rates are set to spark a transformational demographic shift, with big implications for the global economy, according to a new study.
Taiwan shares hit record highs on the AI boom — and it may not be too late to join the party
Taiwan shares notched new records with more gains in view on the back of a booming demand for artificial intelligence and semiconductor technology.
Kevin O'Leary wants to buy TikTok at up to 90% discount. Here's why
Kevin O'Leary is putting together a syndicate for a potential purchase of TikTok, with a starting bid of $20 billion to $30 billion.
Finland is the happiest country in the world for the seventh year in a row
The World Happiness Report released its annual ranking of the happiest countries in the world.
'Hong Kong is China's Hong Kong': Beijing hits back at U.S. for 'slandering' city's new security law
China's embassy hits back against U.S. criticism of Hong Kong's new national security law, urging the U.S. to "respect China's sovereignty."
13 budget-friendly places where couples can retire abroad and live on as little as $1,500/month
There are plenty of affordable options around the world if you want to spend your golden years outside of the States.
Gucci owner Kering tanks 14% after Asia profit warning, dragging down Europe luxury brands
French luxury group Kering warned Tuesday that Gucci sales look set to fall 20% in the first quarter as declining Asia sales continue to weigh on the fashion brand.
Hong Kong's national security law has analysts divided on its social and economic ramifications
Hong Kong passed the Safeguarding National Security Bill that seeks to "prevent, suppress and punish espionage activities" in a special session on Tuesday.
'Mr Yen' says Japan could intervene if yen falls to 155
Eisuke Sakakibara, known as "Mr Yen" for his previous influence on the Japanese currency. He is a former Japan vice-minister for finance and international affairs.
Bank of Japan ends the world's only negative rates regime in a historic move, abandons yield curve control
These changes are the sharpest pull back in one of the most aggressive monetary easing exercises globally, as BOJ sought to reflate its economy.
The Bank of Japan just made a historic rate pivot. Here's what could happen next
The decision Tuesday sparked a sharp selloff in the Japanese yen, sinking to more than 150 yen to the dollar.
'It's been good to have that sense of community': 32-year-old has lived in a retirement community in Florida for 3 years
Liz White's parents bought the apartment she had been renting for two years and now she lives in it fulltime.
Earth on the brink of key warming threshold after year of ‘chart-busting’ extremes, researchers say
Last year obliterated climate records and gave new meaning to the phrase "off the charts," the U.N.'s weather agency said Tuesday.
Bentley delays all-EV plan amid changing market conditions, vehicle development challenges
CEO Adrian Hallmark said the carmaker remains committed to carbon neutrality and exclusively offering EVs, but it now plans to offer plug-in hybrids past 2030.
China's BYD pushes into emerging markets amid policy uncertainty in the U.S., Europe
Following some immediate sales success in new markets last year, BYD is expanding its production and presence in several emerging markets.
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