TSMC’s evacuated workers return to some factories after Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years

TSMC’s evacuated workers return to some factories after Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years

An aerial view shows workers taking down a collapsed building in eastern Taiwan’s Hualien county following an earthquake/ Sam Yeh | Afp | Getty Images Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co said all its workers were safe and those who were evacuated have started returning to some factory lines after a major earthquake hit Taiwan early Wednesday. The island was … Read more

China and Hong Kong sold off nearly $5 trillion, worth more than India’s stock market

China and Hong Kong sold off nearly  trillion, worth more than India’s stock market

MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA – 2024/02/01: A circular metal emblem with words ‘This sign indicates buying of shares’ is seen near the pavement of a street near Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in Mumbai. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Stocks in China and Hong Kong sold off a massive $4.8 trillion in market capitalization since … Read more

The 10 richest retirement towns in the U.S.

The 10 richest retirement towns in the U.S.

There’s plenty of towns across the U.S. where Americans can retire affordably and live out their golden years without breaking the bank. But where do retirees with bigger nest eggs like to settle down?  Earlier this month, personal finance site GoBankingRates.com ranked the richest retirement towns in the country. The site examined American cities with … Read more

Indian bonds are to be included in global indexes. Is this a gamechanger?

Indian bonds are to be included in global indexes. Is this a gamechanger?

An undated editorial illustration of the Indian rupee and the Indian flag. Anand Purohit | Moment | Getty Images The decision to include Indian government bonds in two prominent global indexes recently is being viewed as a shot in the arm for the rapidly growing country and is expected to bring in billions of inflows. … Read more

Happiest countries for Gen Z, millennials

Happiest countries for Gen Z, millennials

Lithuania is the happiest country for Gen Z and millennials, according to the 2024 World Happiness Report. Countries are ranked according to self-assessed life evaluations and answers to the Cantril ladder question which asks respondents to think of a ladder with the best possible life for them being a 10 and the worst being a zero … Read more

Hong Kong’s national security law has analysts divided on its social and economic ramifications

Hong Kong’s national security law has analysts divided on its social and economic ramifications

Lawmakers, government officials, and Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee are posing for a group photo inside the chamber of the Legislative Council complex after passing the Safeguarding National Security Bill in Hong Kong, China, on March 19, 2024.  Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Hong Kong’s new national security bill that seeks to “prevent, suppress … Read more

Singapore is the happiest country in Asia: World Happiness Report 2024

Singapore is the happiest country in Asia: World Happiness Report 2024

Singapore is the happiest country in Asia according to the 2024 World Happiness Report. Matthew Ng | E+ | Getty Images Singapore is the happiest country in Asia for the second year in a row, according to the 2024 World Happiness Report released Wednesday. The city-state ranked 30 out of the 143 places surveyed for … Read more

This 32-year-old lives in a retirement community in Florida

This 32-year-old lives in a retirement community in Florida

In 2021, Liz White was visiting her parents — retirees who spend the winters in Naples, Florida — when an apartment became available in their building and she decided to move in. Each senior living arrangement has its own eligibility requirement, but residents in this retirement community are typically at least 55 years old. All … Read more

China tightens regulations on consumer finance companies

China tightens regulations on consumer finance companies

BEIJING, CHINA – MARCH 04: Chinese national flags flutter at the Great Hall of the People as the second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) opens on March 4, 2024 in Beijing, China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images) Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images … Read more

South Korea plans to speed up reforms to boost shareholder returns

South Korea plans to speed up reforms to boost shareholder returns

A currency dealer monitors exchange rates in a trading room at KEB Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea. Jung Yeon-Je | AFP | Getty Images South Korea’s financial regulator will look at speeding up the corporate reforms proposed last month and could reportedly add newer measures, after market players voiced concerns the announced steps might … Read more