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Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female prime minister
Reuters, Published on 21/10/2025
» TOKYO — Conservative nationalist Sanae Takaichi was appointed Japan's first female prime minister on Tuesday in a parliamentary vote that handed her a majority in the lower house.
In Singapore’s election, a blow to the fledgling opposition
The New York TImes, Published on 04/05/2025
» SINGAPORE — The last time Singapore held elections, it was in the throes of a global crisis. That’s also true today.
Gold surges past $3,100 as US tariffs, uncertainty propel safe-haven flows
Reuters, Published on 31/03/2025
» Gold prices on Monday soared above US$3,100 per ounce for the first time as concerns around US President Donald Trump's tariffs and the potential economic fallout, combined with geopolitical worries, drove a fresh wave of investments into the safe-haven asset.
Trade war casts pall as China's leaders meet
AFP, Published on 04/03/2025
» BEIJING - China's leadership is gathering at the largest political event of the year on Tuesday, seeking a response to US President Donald Trump's latest salvo of tariffs targeting an already sluggish Chinese economy.
Singapore charges former bankers in laundering case
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/08/2024
» Singapore charged two former bank relationship managers who it accused of being involved in the country’s biggest money-laundering case, marking its first criminal actions against finance professionals in the S$3 billion (US$2.3 billion) scandal.
Waning influence of OPEC+ in spotlight as prices flag
AFP, Published on 20/12/2023
» LONDON - Despite slashing oil production for months on end and announcing new cuts in late November, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its ten allies have struggled to boost flagging prices.
UBS to pay $1.4 bn to settle US fraud charges on subprime loans
AFP, Published on 15/08/2023
» NEW YORK - UBS will pay $1.4 billion to settle US charges that it defrauded investors in the sale of mortgage-backed securities, resolving the last big case stemming from the 2008 financial crisis, the Justice Department announced Monday.
Investors look for strength in UBS results
AFP, Published on 25/04/2023
» ZURICH - UBS is expected to post solid first quarter results Tuesday, with all eyes on whether the bank is strong enough to carry through its forced alliance with stricken rival Credit Suisse.
Switzerland scraps Credit Suisse execs' bonuses
AFP, Published on 06/04/2023
» GENEVA - The Swiss government said Wednesday it would scrap the outstanding bonuses of Credit Suisse's executive board following the bank's implosion and emergency takeover by rival UBS.
UBS shareholders to weigh in on Credit Suisse mega-merger
AFP, Published on 05/04/2023
» GENEVA - UBS shareholders get their first chance to grill the bank's bosses Wednesday over its shotgun marriage to Credit Suisse, done in double-quick time behind their backs.