Japan Faces Risks From US, China Economies, Banking Head Says

China poses deflation risk; Trump policies may spur inflation Opposing rate paths in Japan, US may cause market dislocations Japan’s economy is at risk from price pressures from its two largest trading partners, according to the chief of the country’s banking...

China Home Sales Drought Persists With Little Recovery Sign

Sales from top real estate companies fell about 46% in March Nation’s property crisis has weighed on big builders, banks China’s home sales slump dragged on in March, signaling a much-hoped turnaround for the sector isn’t in sight yet. The value of new-home sales from...

OpenAI Previews New Audio Tool That Can Read Text, Mimic Voices

The startup has decided not to release the feature more broadly due to safety concerns. OpenAI is sharing early results from a test for a feature that can read words aloud in a convincing human voice — highlighting a new frontier for artificial intelligence and...

Rush of Asset-Seizure Cases Puts Putin’s Tycoons on High Alert

Prosecutors open dozens of cases to seize tycoons’ holdings Russia seizes assets ranging from pasta to ferro-alloys plants Russian businesses are seeking guarantees from the Kremlin that they won’t face asset seizures and privatization reviews amid a growing list of...