The Indian government’s abrupt decision to withdraw high-value notes from circulation has hurt a great many people and sectors of the economy. But the institution that’s been injured the most is the Reserve Bank of India. Since demonetization was announced on Nov. 8, India’s austere and technocratic central bank has become the butt of online jokes. Soft-spoken Governor Urjit ...

  A decision to arrest a top executive of the Samsung Group on suspicion of bribery and embezzlement would no doubt cheer the millions of South Koreans fed up with collusion and cronyism among the country’s elite. The way to prevent future scandals, however, is to transform the huge companies like Samsung that dominate the country’s economy. A court will ...

  British Prime Minister Theresa May made UK stance about Brexit clear in her 40-minute speech. It has been heralded as a forwarding looking by some, and condemned by many others. She said that Britain would leave the EU single market of some 500 million people, but seek the greatest possible access to it through a new, comprehensive, bold and ...