CNBC Daily Open: Janet Yellen changed the mood — again
The federal government is prepared to take additional actions if warranted, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said.
China and U.S. tensions grow over guided-missile destroyer in South China Sea
It was the second straight day of a stand-off between the two super powers amid growing tensions in the South China Sea.
The Swiss claim the U.S. banking crisis ultimately toppled Credit Suisse. But are they right?
Swiss authorities placed a heavy emphasis on the role of U.S. regional banking collapses in pushing Credit Suisse to the brink.
China is a ‘relative safe haven’ in the face of global banking stress, Citi economists say
The turmoil in the banking sector seen in the U.S. and Europe has highlighted China as a “relative safe haven” this year, Citi said in a note.
Estonia says China’s peace plan to end Ukraine’s war is ‘extremely unfair’
Beijing sought to position itself as a peace broker between Russia and Ukraine and issued a 12-point peace plan in February.
India’s travel industry may not overtake China soon but there are still ‘massive’ opportunities
India is ramping up spending on its aviation industry by billions of dollars, but its outbound travel market is unlikely to overtake China’s anytime soon.
U.S. contractor killed, five service members and contractor wounded in suicide drone strike in Syria
The U.S. retaliated with airstrikes on targets linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the area, according to Defense Secretary Austin.
Why business is like baseball, according to this Japanese CEO
If Japan’s third title at the World Baseball Classic is anything to go by, the strategy is certainly effective.
‘Can’t get their act together’: Crypto firms slam SEC, Washington for lack of clarity on rules
Crypto companies are frustrated at the U.S. government and the SEC for their lack of clear rules.
This 26-year-old from Hong Kong is transforming a ‘dinosaur industry’ — one luxury watch at a time
Wristcheck is a consignment-based platform for luxury watches from Hong Kong, and it claims to have an inventory of timepieces worth $80 million.
