Global Stocks Tank On Fears Of Second Coronavirus Wave
Most Asian bourses had already fallen sharply earlier in the day. Read more
Virus Restrictions Threaten Asia Economic Recovery In 2021: ADB
As regional economies contract this year the number of poor people will likely rise by at least 78 million. Read more
Chinese Restaurant Chain Apologises For Asking Customers To Weigh In Before Ordering Food
Chinese restaurant gets swift backlash from netizens accusing them of fat shaming on their zero food waste campaign. Read more
Japan Economy Shrinks Record 7.8 Percent In April-June
It is the worst economic contraction for Japan since comparable data in 1980, eclipsing the brutal impact of the 2008 gl... Read more
New York City's Growing Homeless Encampment Is Killing Struggling Local Businesses
Homeless people living in New York's sidewalks say apartment owners overlooking the encampment are throwing hot water on... Read more
Obesity Battle: Mexico Approves Ban On Sale Of Junk Food, Sugary Drinks To Children
Mexico deputy health minister calls sugary drinks "bottled poison" and urges people to stop buying them. Read more
Pandemic's Economic Fallout Will Worsen Conflicts: UN Diplomats
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres's plea for a global ceasefire back in March has gone largely unheeded. Read more
Crushed By COVID, Small Spanish Firms Struggle To Survive
So far, 40,000 bars, restaurants and hotels have permanently closed. Read more
Virus Wreaks Economic Havoc As Global Cases Top 17 Million
COVID-19 is forcing governments into a persistent balancing act between saving lives and preventing economic devastation... Read more
Asia Markets Hit As US Jobless Claims Jump, Stimulus Talks Stall
Economists suggested the weak data could spur US lawmakers to push on with fresh stimulus measures as their previous pac... Read more
Australia Extends Stimulus Spending As 'COVID Recession' Looms
Between February and May, two million Australians had already lost their jobs or saw hours significantly cut. Read more
Markets Advance On Hopes For Vaccine, Focus On EU Summit
The studies provided a much-needed shot in the arm for investors, who have been put on edge in recent weeks by worrying ... Read more
Angry EU Leaders Battle To Save Deadlocked Virus Recovery Summit
The marathon talks chaired by EU Council President Charles Michel failed to yield agreement over the size, rules for a 7... Read more
Luxembourg PM Urges EU Solidarity At Budget Summit
EU officials have drawn up a stimulus plan that would see 500 billion euros handed out as grants and subsidies and a fur... Read more
Equities Sink After Wall St Drop As New Virus Cases Spike
Concerns about the impact on demand from the reimposition of some containment measures weighed on oil markets. Read more