Lindt’s CEO Exits as Chocolate Firm Grapples With Weak Demand

Japan PM says won't rule out debt issuance to fund tax cut

Japan PM says won't rule out debt issuance to fund tax cut TOKYO, Oct 19 : Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday she would not rule out the chance of issuing bonds to fund a two-year cut to the country's consumption tax scheduled from April next year. The government will seek to stably lower the ratio of debt balance to gross domestic product (GDP) by reviewing both spending and expenditure, Takaichi told parliament. "As we do this, we will appropriately control the size of...

Korea Data Center IPO to Test AI Investor Resolve After Tumult

Data-center infrastructure company Elice Inc. is poised to debut on South Korea’s tech-heavy Kosdaq market Tuesday, testing AI investors’ nerves after peer Firmus canceled its high-profile listing this month.

Navy member stood down with pay after recording device found

Navy member stood down with pay after recording device found in cabin of HMAS Leeuwin An Australian navy member who allegedly planted a recording device in a female-only cabin on a ship has been stood down with pay. The device was discovered in a women's bathroom on HMAS Leeuwin while it was docked in Cairns on October 11. An investigation was launched, and a person of interest was identified on October 15.

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