Infosys probes alleged ‘unethical practices’ by top officials; shares sink
Infosys Ltd said it was investigating whistleblower claims accusing its top two executives of “unethical practices” to boost short-term profit, sending its shares to their...
Fintech Revolut to launch in the U.S. by year-end with Mastercard deal
Digital banking app Revolut is set to begin issuing its cards in the United States by the end of this year via a partnership with...
Spain set for further political stalemate, far-right rise – El Pais poll
A general election in Spain next month is unlikely to break a political stalemate, as neither left-wing or right-wing parties are set to win a...
Canada’s Trudeau retains power in election but will have minority government
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals held onto power after a closely fought election on Monday but were reduced to a minority government that will...
Diaper rush: conquering a $9 billion market no one wants to talk about
The time may not be far off when more adults need diapers than babies as the population grows older, potentially a huge opportunity for manufacturers...
UBS, authorities eye client overcharges in Singapore and Hong Kong
UBS is working with relevant authorities to address inappropriate spreads it may have charged wealthy clients whose money was booked in Hong Kong and Singapore...
Renault chairman can ‘never say never’ on Fiat but deal not on table
Renault Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard said on Tuesday that a possible deal with Italian carmaker Fiat was not on the table for now, although he did...
In ancient throne ritual, Japanese emperor vows to fulfil duty
Japanese Emperor Naruhito formally proclaimed his ascendancy to the throne on Tuesday in a centuries-old ceremony attended by dignitaries from more than 180 countries, pledging...
Some Japanese welcome emperor’s proclamation, others shrug
Japanese Emperor Naruhito, 59, the nation’s first monarch born after World War Two, officially proclaimed his enthronement to the world on Tuesday in a centuries-old...
Japanese Emperor Naruhito pledges to fulfill duty at enthronement ceremony
Japanese Emperor Naruhito pledged to fulfill his duty as a symbol of the state as he officially announced his enthronement on Tuesday in a centuries-old...