US welcomes World Bank reforms, pushes for more ambitious changes

WASHINGTON — The United States on Monday welcomed plans by the World Bank to boost annual lending by $5 billion to middle-income

China’s reopening brightens developing Asia’s 2023 growth outlook 

MANILA — Developing Asia will grow faster than previously thought this year, underpinned by a stronger-than-projected rebound in China, but risks from

OPEC+ cuts put $100/bbl oil back in sight

SINGAPORE/SEOUL/LONDON — Surprise new cuts to the OPEC+ group’s output targets could push oil prices towards $100 a barrel, setting the scene

Malaysia says Beijing concerned about its energy projects in South China Sea

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday said Beijing has expressed concerns about energy activities by Malaysian state firm

Italy’s ChatGPT ban attracts EU privacy regulators

STOCKHOLM/MILAN/BERLIN – Italy’s move to temporarily ban ChatGPT has inspired other European countries to study if harsher measures are needed to rein