Financial crime watchdog removes Turkey from money laundering ‘grey list’
As the sun sets, a ferry crosses the Golden Horn, with the Suleymaniye Mosque and the city of Istanbul, Turkey in the background. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an…
Concerns Over Biden’s Debate Performance
After his State of the Union address in March, President Joe Biden appeared to allay concerns about his abilities at 81. Speaking firmly, he faced down Republican lawmakers who mocked…
Japanese and Taiwanese stock markets hit record highs as Asia-Pacific rally
Asia-Pacific markets were mostly positive on Thursday, with major Japanese and Taiwanese indices hitting record highs. The Topix rose 0.85%, surpassing its all-time high of 2,886.50 set in December 1989.…
Greece Introduces Six-Day Workweek, Sparking Controversy
In a significant shift from global trends, Greece has introduced a six-day workweek for some companies, aiming to improve productivity and employment. The new rule, effective July 1, is part…
Asia Markets Mixed: China Output Contracts Again, Japan Downgrades Q1 GDP
Shanghai, China – January 1: The sun rises over the Oriental Pearl Tower on New Year's Day, January 1, 2023, in Shanghai, China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images) Asia-Pacific…
Salesforce Investors Reject Executive Compensation Plan
Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce, spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 18, 2024. At Salesforce's annual meeting, shareholders rejected the proposed compensation plan for top…
Tesla Recalls Cybertruck to Fix Faulty Wipers, Loose Seals
The Tesla Cybertruck was unveiled at Tesla's design studio in Hawthorne, California on November 21, 2019. Tesla recently issued two additional recalls for its Cybertruck pickup trucks in the United…
EU accuses Microsoft of ‘abusively’ bundling Teams and Office, violating antitrust rules
The European Union (EU) on Tuesday accused Microsoft of violating antitrust rules by bundling its Teams and Office products in an “abusive” way. The European Commission, the EU's executive body,…