TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese government panel warns there is "absolutely no guarantee" that domestic investors will keep financing the country's massive public debt, citing the risk of a spike in bond yields that could crimp long-term growth prospects, according to a draft report seen by Reuters on Full story
Former general Thein Sein on Monday becomes the first Myanmar president to be welcomed to the White House in almost 47 years, crowning a dramatic diplomatic rehabilitation for his nation after years of international isolation. Full story
A cheaper Chinese smartphone maker is gaining a cult-like following in China, reports CNBC's Eunice Yoon.
Rescuers have recovered three more bodies from a collapsed underground room at a giant U.S.-owned gold and copper mine in Indonesia, bringing the confirmed death toll to 17. Mine officials say 11 others are believed buried under the rubble. Full story
LONDON (Reuters) - John Thornton, the former Goldman Sachs <GS.N> president who specializes in Chinese affairs, is stepping down from the board of HSBC <HSBA.L> to spend more time on his other business interests, Europe's biggest bank said on Monday. Full story
Indonesia named investment board head Chatib Basri as the country's new finance minister. Full story
The Up panel takes a look at the average worker wage per hour in Bangladesh compared to other countries and debates how the costs impact economies worldwide. Panelist Karl Smith explains how having the “economic base” allows workers to ask for even more.
History has been made and remembered. Twenty-four surviving sailors from the USS Franklin held a reunion at Patriot's Point in Charleston. In 1945, the Franklin, nicknamed “Big Ben” was hit by 2 Japanese bombs, exploding 31 armed and fueled aircraft sitting on her deck. More than 800 were killed, th
Bob Turner, Turner Investment Partners, explains why he is bullish on Turkey, Indonesia, Mexico and the Philippines.
Nicholas Thompson, editor of The New Yorker magazine's website, talks with Rachel Maddow about their "Strongbox" submission tool that allows sources to remain anonymous and untraceable when they submit a story tip.
A dissatisfied customer in China seeks a new way to get his point across...by destroying his Maserati.
China's Li Xiaoxia and Guo Yue return the ball as they face compatriots Liu Shiwen and Ding Ning in their women's doubles final at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Paris May 20, 2013. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT TABLE TENNIS)
China's Li Xiaoxia and Guo Yue react after defeating compatriots Liu Shiwen and Ding Ning in their women's doubles final at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Paris May 20, 2013. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT TABLE TENNIS)
China's Li Xiaoxia and Guo Yue react as they face compatriots Liu Shiwen and Ding Ning in their women's doubles final at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Paris May 20, 2013. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT TABLE TENNIS)
