Kuroda defends Bank of Japan’s ultra-dovish stance in his final policy meeting
The Bank of Japan left its negative interest rate unchanged at -0.1%, widely in line with expectations.
Morgan Stanley highlights four stocks that are rising stars in the world of ESG investing
The firm sees these stocks as rising stars in the environmental, social and governance realm.
China’s Xi gains unprecedented third term as president
Chinese leader Xi Jinping gained an unprecedented third term as president of the country on Friday.
India’s rural women are ‘bearing the brunt’ of climate shocks
The climate issue is also emblematic of the larger challenges facing India’s women, observers say.
German gunman kills 6 at Hamburg Jehovah’s Witnesses hall
A gunman stormed a service at his former Jehovah’s Witnesses congregation in Hamburg, killing six people before taking his own life, authorities said Friday.
Former Malaysian prime minister Muhyiddin charged with abuse of power, money laundering
The former premier faces up to 15 years in jail if found guilty on the money laundering charge, and up to 20 years for the abuse of power charge.
Sri Lanka needs institutional changes for long-term debt sustainability, says professor
The South Asian country is grappling with its worst financial crisis in decades and needs to unlock a $2.9 billion IMF loan that was agreed to in September.
Ex-Goldman banker Ng sentenced to 10 years in prison for 1MDB corruption case
The charges stem from some $6.5 billion in bonds that Goldman helped 1MDB, which was founded to finance development projects in Malaysia, sell in 2012 and 2013.
Staying in British castles may be easier — and cheaper — than you think
Storied Collection connects travelers with historically significant castles, manor houses and hotels in the U.K. — plus details about famous former guests.
Forget chips — UBS says to load up on this global sector instead
Equity strategist Gerry Fowler urged caution on semiconductor stocks — a hot sector this year — offering up an alternative sector to invest in.
