Japan's real wages fall for 23rd straight month, dampening Bank of Japan's hopes for 'virtuous cycle'
Real wages in Japan fell for a 23rd straight month, suggesting that high inflation is still biting into consumer spending power in the country.
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China says innovations, not subsidies, are powering EV edge as Yellen raises 'overcapacity' concerns
China's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao said that the speedy rise of the country's electric vehicle firms was not because of subsidies, but due to "constant innovations."
Russia-Ukraine war live updates: Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant struck by drones; Zelenskyy calls for more support amid Kharkiv bombardment
This is CNBC's live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine.
Oracle's Larry Ellison thinks every government will want to build a 'sovereign' AI cloud in the future
Every tech company is talking up its AI opportunity. Oracle is no exception. But during an earnings call in March, Oracle's Larry Ellison laid out a future market opportunity focused on a major customer that investors may think about less often that Fortune 500 companies.
Australia’s Indian diaspora wants more political representation, but is there a glass ceiling?
In 2021, the 64-year-old co-founded an advocacy group that worked with political leaders to resolve issues related to migrant rights, racism, multiculturalism, and religious extremism. A year later, he contested the Warrandyte seat in the Victoria state election on a Greens party ticket, finishing third.
What’s your single best tip for traveling in Japan? Here’s what frequent visitors said
Japan has long captivated travelers.
How car buyers thinking hybrid over EV should make the decision
A range of new and growing options exist on the car dealer lot when it comes to hybrid and electric vehicles, but if you've been following the headlines lately, decisions made by major automakers reflect a market tilting more hybrid than EV. Ford just announced it's delaying an EV pickup and in the short-term focusing more on its North American hybrid lineup.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2024 and how is it celebrated?
The three-day festival celebrates the completion of the fasting month of Ramadan by Muslims across the world.