Taiwan to woo backers at APEC for bid to join Pacific trade pact
Taiwan will seek support for its bid to join a trans-Pacific trade pact when it attends a meeting of economic leaders of the Asia-Pacific group APEC next week, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday.
World leaders seek ways to strengthen global supply chains
U.S. President Joe Biden and 16 other world leaders on Sunday discussed action to make supply chains more resilient in the face of any future health crises, as well as climate change and even planned attacks.
Visa beats profit estimates on travel, online spending boom
Visa Inc’s (V.N) quarterly profit topped Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, as a recovery in travel and an improving global economic picture drove volume growth at the world’s largest payment processor.
Deutsche Bank extends profit run on boost from dealmaking fees
Deutsche Bank’s (DBKGn.DE) profits rose a stronger-than-expected 7% in the third quarter, the bank’s fifth straight quarter in the black as fees for advising on deals partly made up for a drop in trading revenue.
The US has made its new international travel system available to visitors
New guidelines for overseas tourists were issued on November 8th. To enter the United States, international visitors must be completely immunized. The new worldwide COVID-19 air travel policies contain exemptions for kids and new government contact tracing procedures. Under the previous regulation, which was implemented in early 2020 to prevent the transmission of Covid-19, most […]
Biden imposes new international travel vaccine rules, lifts existing restrictions
U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday signed an order imposing new vaccine requirements for most foreign national air travelers and lifting severe travel restrictions on China, India and much of Europe effective Nov. 8, the White House said.
Analysis: Vaccinated Singapore shows zero-COVID countries cost of reopening
Few are left to inoculate in wealthy Singapore after a vigorous campaign achieved a level of coverage envied by many nations battling the coronavirus pandemic, but a record surge in deaths and infections gives warning of risks that may still lie ahead.
AmEx profit beats as pandemic curbs ease, aiding spending recovery
American Express Co (AXP.N) on Friday reported a higher profit that topped Wall Street estimates for the fourth straight quarter, underpinning a recovery in spending from consumers emboldened by an easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
World Bank revises up 2021 GDP forecast for Western Balkans to 5.9%
The World Bank on Thursday revised up its forecast for the economic growth of six countries of the Western Balkans to 5.9% in 2021 after a 3.1% contraction in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but cautioned that recovery remains fragile.
Swedbank profit tops forecast as commission income hits record
Swedish bank Swedbank (SWEDa.ST) on Thursday reported better-than-expected net profit for the third quarter on the back of continued strong growth for mortgages and record commission income.
