Nissan looks to address 'extreme market volatility' with 30 new models, EV cost cuts
Nissan is targeting an additional 1 million unit sales in the next three years and a 30% reduction in electric vehicle production costs by 2030.
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China faces ‘fork in the road,’ IMF chief says, urging Beijing to embark on pro-market reforms
China’s economy can grow far faster if it adopts a comprehensive package of pro-market reforms, according to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.
Singapore's former transport minister S Iswaran slapped with 8 new charges
The new charges bring his total amount of charges to 35, including corruption. Iswaran has pleaded not guilty to the earlier 27 charges.
Passport-free travel in Singapore is here — but only for certain travelers
From Tuesday, those traveling by car between Singapore and Malaysia can show QR codes instead of handing over their passports at two checkpoints.
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.
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.
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