Young Chinese opt out of the rat race and pressures at home to pursue global nomad lifestyle
A growing number of young Chinese are moving overseas to escape their homeland's ultra-competitive work culture, limited opportunities and family pressures
2023-07-28 13:59
Sanofi Lifts Guidance on Dupixent, Covid Vaccine Sales
Sanofi raised its forecast for the year as the French drugmaker gains new patients for blockbuster drug Dupixent
2023-07-28 13:52
French Economy Grows More Than Expected in Boost to Euro Zone
France’s economy grew significantly faster than estimated in the second quarter, providing a positive surprise as recession fears
2023-07-28 13:50
Japan's central bank retains key interest rate while fine-tuning bond purchases for more flexibility
Japan's central bank has opted to keep its benchmark interest rate at minus 0.1% but will fine-tune its bond purchases to allow greater flexibility
2023-07-28 13:27
China Early Economic Data Show Growth Weakening More in July
China’s economic recovery continued to lose momentum in July, high frequency indicators show, with consumers pulling back on
2023-07-28 13:23
The Mega Millions jackpot is now $910 million after months without a big winner
Lottery players will have another shot at a huge Mega Millions jackpot and a chance to break a stretch of more than three months without a big winner of the game
2023-07-28 13:18
Emmys to be postponed due to Hollywood strikes: US media
This year's Emmy Awards will be postponed due to the ongoing Hollywood strikes, US...
2023-07-28 12:56
Greece fires – live: Blaze triggers massive explosions at air force ammunition depot
A wildfire has triggered a series of massive explosions at an air force ammunition depot in central Greece. The depot was evacuated before the explosions, which shattered windows in the surrounding area. No injuries were reported, although continued blasts prevented firefighting teams from approaching the site. Greek state broadcaster ERT said the facility is in the coastal town of Nea Aghialos near the Volos area. The fire reached the ammunition storage facility about four miles north of the major military air base in Nea Anchialos. Local media reported that bombs and ammunition for Greek F-16 fighters were stored at the site The fighter jets are reportedly being moved from the air base. Fire Service spokesman Ioannis Artopios said 12 villages were ordered to be evacuated in the Volos-Nea Anchialos area. He said the blaze was the most dangerous of the 124 wildfires the fire service had to deal with on Thursday. Deadly wildfires on Greece’s mainland have killed two as wildfires spread in Europe and north Africa including Greece, Portugal, Turkey, Italy, France, Croatia, Spain, Algeria and Tunisia. Read More World is entering ‘era of global boiling’, UN warns as July is the hottest month on record Wildfires in Portugal: Is it safe to travel to Lisbon and Cascais right now? Rhodes holidaymaker: Tui rep urged my family to ignore evacuation order Travel insurance company apologises for telling customers they would not be covered for Greece holidays July has been so blistering hot, scientists already calculate that it's the warmest month on record
2023-07-28 12:49
Typhoon Doksuri destroys power lines, closes factories as it rips into China
By Bernard Orr and Yimou Lee BEIJING/TAIPEI (Reuters) -Typhoon Doksuri swept into China's southeastern Fujian province on Friday unleashing heavy
2023-07-28 12:45
Mounting job vacancies push state and local governments into a wage war for workers
Pay is rising for many public sector employees as governments try to compete for new workers and stem a tide of retirements and resignations
2023-07-28 12:22
BOJ Loosens Grip on Long-term Yields in Ueda’s First Surprise
The Bank of Japan jolted financial markets by loosening its grip on bond yields in Governor Kazuo Ueda’s
2023-07-28 12:18
HK Says US Should Invite Lee to Summit After Report He’s Barred
Hong Kong called on Washington to let its leader, John Lee, attend a major economic summit in the
2023-07-28 11:51