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C.S. Venkatakrishnan concedes his first twelve months as Barclays Plc chief executive officer have been an education. But one of his convictions has only strengthened: the lender’s global investment banking operation is critical to its success.

Hi there, it’s Jinshan in Hong Kong. Recently, I visited a biotech startup in Hong Kong that had too much office space compared to its number of employees, reflecting the city’s problem attracting talent. But first...

Davide Campari-Milano NV is buying a majority stake in US bourbon maker Wilderness Trail Distillery LLC, as the Italian aperitif specialist continues its strategy of diversifying and growing through acquisitions.

Hong Kong’s economy recorded its worst contraction in more than two years as the financial hub’s recovery was stymied by weak global demand, China’s continued Covid curbs and a slow reopening from years of pandemic isolation.

While not entirely active, these virtually defunct tokens are still multiplying.

Books, love and diehard support helped Lula survive jail and take back Brazil’s presidency. But he inherits a changed country, and the challenges still ahead are daunting.

Netflix is certainly pretty hit or miss with whatever comes racing up or down its Top 10 lists these days, but every so often they get it just right. That’s certainly the case with Cabinet of Curiosities , the Guillermo del Toro passion project that features eight directors adapting eight different horror stories in individual…

Topline The man who allegedly attacked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband Paul Pelosi on Friday brought multiple zip ties to the Pelosis’ house, multiple news outlets reported Sunday, after authorities revealed the suspect came to the home in search of the speaker. Key Facts Suspect David DePape carried a bag containing zip ties, duct tape…