Zimbabwe introduces new ‘bond note’ as cash shortages bite
Zimbabwe has started circulating a $5 “bond note” as President Mugabe’s government struggles with a cash crunch.
Snapchat owner worth up to $25bn despite making losses
The firm behind the Snapchat messaging app is set for one of the biggest tech share sales in years.
Japan readies package for Trump to help create 700,000 U.S. jobs
Japan is putting together a package it says could generate 700,000 U.S. jobs and help create a $450-billion market.
It’s ambitious to think that oil prices could reach $65: IEA
Despite a recent OPEC agreement to cut oil production and boost prices, it is unrealistic to expect that the commodity will reach $65 a barrel in the near term.
US warns North Korea of ‘overwhelming’ response to any use of nuclear weapons
The US Defense secretary on Friday warned North Korea on the use of nuclear weapons.
Why is Asia demanding so much baby formula?
British consumer goods giant Reckitt Benckiser is making big bets on the region’s thirst for the product.
Japan bonds, yen take a wild ride as central bank puts kibosh on yield rise
Japanese bond yields spiked on Friday, with the 10-year jumping the BOJ’s target, before the central bank lassoed it back into place.
Fillon bid for French presidency in chaos as MPs call on him to quit
French presidential candidate Francois Fillon attempted to fight back on Thursday as pressure mounted on him to quit.
Trump effect ‘has been good for UK’ says central banker
A boost to financial markets since Donald Trump was elected has helped the UK economy, a UK central banker says.
Superpower software
As the number of cyber-attacks escalates, can a new approach to security help keep us safe?