China Banks Issue Phantom Loans to Hit Targets in Slow Economy
Jerry Hu, who owns an auto-parts firm in eastern China, was approached in October with a strange request.…
FDA Pulls Warning Labels From Hormone Replacement Therapies
Hormone replacement therapies used to treat menopause symptoms no longer need to carry strict warnings about some potential…
Rocket Lab Delays Debut of SpaceX-Challenging Rocket to 2026
Rocket Lab Corp. delayed the first launch of its larger Neutron rocket until next year, a setback in…
BBC Crisis Puts Spotlight on Broadcaster’s Special UK Status
The BBC scandal that triggered the resignations of two top executives hands more fuel to those who’ve assailed…
Revolut Faces Off With Klarna in Nordic Fintech Push for 3 Million Users
Revolut Ltd., Europe’s largest digital bank, is set to open a local branch next year in Stockholm as…
Merz Backs EU Tariff Plan to Help Europe’s Ailing Steelmakers
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz threw his support behind proposed European Union tariffs to shield the continent’s ailing steelmakers…
Metsera Weight-Loss Drug Shows ‘Excellent’ Tolerability in Study
Metsera Inc.’s next-generation weight-loss drug showed good tolerability with few participants dropping out of a mid-stage trial, adding…
Lilly and Novo Rise on Report of Deal for Medicare Coverage
Shares of Eli Lilly & Co and Novo Nordisk A/S rose on a report that the companies were…
US, Canada Face Loss of Measles Elimination Status by WHO
Hi, it’s Jessica in Washington. A key meeting starts today that will decide measles elimination status for the…
CEOs Express Optimism Over China Retail as Economic Downturn Nears End
Top executives at Western brands that do business in China are showing cautious optimism that consumer spending in…
China Home Sales Slump Deepens After Easing in Top Cities
China’s new-home sales extended a slump in October, despite recent easing measures introduced by major cities to revive…
China Factory Activity Hits Longest Decline in More Than Nine Years
China’s factory activity slumped for the longest streak in more than nine years, prompting fresh calls for greater…