Bloomberg Tunisia saw another night of anti-government protests after the prime minister acknowledged “legitimate” anger at nation’s economic malaise while warning against the use of violence. Protesters blocked roads, burned tires and skirmished with police in mainly working class neighbourhoods of Tunis and the central city of Kasserine, local broadcaster reported. More than 600 people have been arrested in upheaval ...

Bloomberg Malaysia kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday, saving its policy ammunition as the country grapples with a surge in Covid-19 infections that could take months to subside. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) maintained the overnight policy rate at a record-low 1.75% at its first meeting of the year, as expected by 12 of 23 economists surveyed by Bloomberg. The rest ...

Bloomberg JPMorgan Chase & Co. has appointed veteran dealmaker Houston Huang to lead its Chinese securities venture as the Wall Street firm steps up expansion in the country. Huang will become chief executive officer and head of investment banking for JPMorgan Securities (China) Co., according to an internal memo seen by Bloomberg News. He will be responsible for implementing the ...