Why Japan’s workaholics may not embrace a four-day workweek
Japan has ramped up its push for companies to adopt a four-day workweek, but those…
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China’s youth unemployment hits fresh high amid economic slowdown and restrictive hiring policies
The jobless rate for people in China ages 16 to 24, and not in school,…
China stimulus calls are growing louder — inside and outside the country
The world’s second-largest economy has remained under pressure from a real estate slump and tepid…
‘That will be it’: Trump says won’t run again if beaten in November
Polls suggest Trump and rival Kamala Harris are neck and neck in the key swing…
Singapore gears up for biggest corruption trial in decades
Ex-Transport Minister S Iswaran is accused of accepting gifts including F1 tickets and a Brompton…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 941
As the war enters its 941st day, these are the main developments.
Mayor of only Muslim-run US city endorses Trump
Michigan Mayor Amer Ghalib says Republican is ‘the right choice’ despite some disagreements.
Zelenskyy in US to present latest peace plan to Biden, Harris, Trump
Ukrainian president begins high-stakes trip with visit to weapons factory in Pennsylvania.
India rules out joining world’s largest trade deal, accuses China of ‘very opaque’ trade practices
The RCEP is the world’s largest free trade agreement by GDP of its members.
Asia-Pacific markets open lower after Federal Reserve rate cut optimism sent markets higher last week
Investors assessed Friday’s monetary policy decisions from Japan and China and worries grow over the…
After vowing to halt Japan’s economic decline, Kishida leaves mixed legacy
Japanese leader’s ‘new capitalism’ produced some positive results but economy still faces major obstacles, analysts…
CNBC Daily Open: Recession concerns still linger
Last week’s burst of euphoria was mostly driven by anticipation and celebration of the Fed’s…
House Speaker Johnson axes Trump voting restrictions in new government funding bill
Congressional Democrats and Republicans have eight days to strike a funding deal before the government…
UN aims ‘to bring multilateralism back’ as it adopts Pact for the Future
Members adopt blueprint for future to tackle wars, environmental threats and technological challenges facing humanity.
Does the Israeli military have a clear battle plan?
Almost a year into its war on Gaza, Israel is fighting on multiple fronts in…
Scholz’s SPD narrowly ahead of far right in east German state: Projections
Social Democrats likely to win 31 percent of vote in Brandenburg, a slight lead over…
US wants seats for Africa at UNSC – with a catch
Seats on the UN Security Council without veto power is ‘an insult,’ argues former African…
UK’s Starmer under pressure over economy as Labour conference begins
PM Keir Starmer promises to protect public services and rules out austerity measures as ruling…
What’s happening between Israel, Hezbollah as war on Gaza nears one year?
Alarm is spreading among observers who fear the two sides may have finally pushed things…
Lando Norris wins Singapore GP to narrow F1 title race with Max Verstappen
McLaren’s Norris completed his third career win to cut into Red Bull driver Verstappen’s lead…
