Japan births fall to lowest in 125 years
The number of babies born in Japan last year fell to the lowest level since records began 125 years ago as the country’s demographic crisis deepens and government efforts to reverse the decline ...
Indonesia set to lift iPhone ban after deal with Apple on local investment
Agreement to put $160mn into manufacturing and innovation comes after Jakarta rejected $1bn offer from US tech giant ...
Why the EU is reaching out to India in search of new friends
US President Donald Trump last night threatened to slap 25 per cent tariffs on imports from the EU, claiming the bloc “was formed to screw the United States.” Today, our trade and competition ...
What Donald Trump’s closer ties to Russia mean for China
The fragmentation of the western-led liberal order is a vindication of Xi’s worldview. For years, he has spoken of “major changes unseen in a century ” — Chinese Communist party-speak for the decline ...
Hong Kong stock exchange reports record profits after China stimulus
High interest rates in the US, which translate directly to Hong Kong due to the territory’s dollar peg, had depressed ...
The fallout
The suspension of billions in US aid has brought the global development sector to its knees. The fight against Aids was hit ...
State Street loses £28bn of assets to Amundi and Invesco over ESG goals
One of the UK’s largest pension funds has pulled £28bn from State Street, in a high-profile example of an asset owner pushing back against the retreat from ESG among the biggest US asset managers.
New hope for new towns, but who will pay for UK’s housing plans?
It is easy to see why the up front costs of the Alconbury project are high. Hugill points out that each new tree costs U&C £2,000-£3,000 and driving the streets you quickly lose count. He is fanatical ...
Why is America still building houses in climate danger zones?
Developers are constructing more in high-risk areas — illustrating the twin challenges of adapting to severe weather while addressing a housing shortage ...
The medical bills hurting China’s economy
Nvidia’s revenues soared in the quarter to the end of January as demand for its AI-focused chips boomed, healthcare costs are dragging down the Chinese economy, and BP is turning its main focus back ...
Great rail journeys: last call for the slow train across Tanzania
Construction of a new electrified line means the days of the 33-hour Kigoma Deluxe are numbered. Ride it while you can, says Sophy Roberts ...
Jes Staley’s risky bid to clear his name over Epstein
Jes Staley had had enough. He told Barclays chair Nigel Higgins he was considering resigning from his role as chief executive of the British lender. It was December 2019. Staley had learnt that the UK ...