Thailand Gifts Additional Holiday to Spur Tourism, Economy
Thailand’s cabinet approved an additional public holiday on July 31 to set a six-day break for most workers in a bid to spur tourism and private consumption.
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Nuclear Monitors Chide Russia Over Slack Safety at Ukraine Plant
Atomic monitors stationed at a Russian-occupied nuclear plant in southern Ukraine criticized Rosatom Corp. officials for slack safety oversight.
Ukraine Needs Its Women Back for a Shot at Economic Recovery
The longer war refugees stay away, the less likely it is that they’ll return.
Unilever Shares Gain on Resilient Demand as Inflation Cools
Unilever Plc shares advanced as the maker of Dove soap moderated price increases on personal care and beauty products, leading to a rebound in purchases by shoppers.
Lindt Raises Sales Outlook as Consumers Splurge on Chocolate
Lindt & Spruengli AG posted stronger-than-expected operating profits in the first half of 2023 and raised its full-year outlook, buoyed by rising prices for its pralines and chocolate easter bunnies.
Jaguar Land Rover Owner Tata Motors Beats Profit Estimate With Ease
Tata Motors Ltd. reported better-than-expected first-quarter income as supply-chain constraints eased, helping to lift sales of luxury cars.
Options Traders Wager on Fastest Ever U-Turn From the ECB
Traders in the options markets are betting the fragility of euro-zone economy will force the European Central Bank into its fastest ever monetary-policy U-turn.
Super Typhoon Hits Philippines Before Heading for China, Taiwan
Philippine authorities on Tuesday evacuated hundreds of people in coastal communities as super typhoon Doksuri intensified in strength, pummeling the north with strong winds and heavy rains before it heads toward Taiwan and China.
Christian Nonprofit Ditches Barclays Over Oil and Gas Financing
UK charity Christian Aid said it would be moving its banking to Lloyds over Barclays’ fossil fuel links.
Record Hot Oceans Are Driving Weather Disasters Around the World
Soaring water temperatures are triggering extreme heat, storms and drought.
