Zimbabwe clamps down on ‘backyard brewers’ as fake booze booms
By Nyasha Chingono HARARE (Reuters) – Inside a grimy, poorly lit room in Mbare, one of Zimbabwe’s most populous townships,…
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Climate change fight a ‘core duty’ for central banks – ECB’s Villeroy
By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) – France’s central bank governor François Villeroy de Galhau has pushed back against criticism of…
Japan considers widening long-term foreign worker visa scheme
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan is considering expanding the areas in which skilled foreign workers can receive long-term work visas to 12…
Disneyland dragon catches fire in California, no injuries reported
By Kanishka Singh (Reuters) – A 45-foot tall Disneyland dragon burst into flames after catching fire late on Saturday during…
South Koreans tap cash-giving apps to help offset rising living costs
By Hyunsu Yim SEOUL (Reuters) – Throngs of people have been milling seemingly aimlessly around the forecourt of a museum…
Ex-prosecutor in New York Trump probe to testify in May after appeal dropped
(Reuters) – A former prosecutor who led the Manhattan district attorney’s criminal probe into former U.S. President Donald Trump will…
Philips shares jump on recall provision and profit improvement
By Bart H. Meijer AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Philips shares jumped 13% on Monday as the Dutch health technology company reported much…
Citigroup’s Asia Q1 wealth revenue jumps 20% amid new clients, investment gains
HONG KONG (Reuters) -Citigroup’s Asia wealth revenue surged 20% in the first quarter of 2023, backed by investment gains, insurance…
Thai central bank chief sees growth at 3.6% this year, inflation risks
By Kitiphong Thaichareon and Orathai Sriring BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s economy is still seen growing at 3.6% this year, driven…
Japan’s Nidec posts first quarterly loss in 10 years
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese electric motor maker Nidec Corp on Monday posted its first quarterly operating loss in a decade,…