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Thailand Plans February Vote as Anutin Banks on Nationalism

Thailand will hold a general election on Feb.

Thailand will hold a general election on Feb. 8, with pre-poll surveys signaling a fractured mandate as outgoing Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul bets that the intensifying armed conflict with Cambodia will bolster support for his conservative party.

China Accuses Philippines of Provoking Clash in South China Sea

China accused the Philippines of provoking a confrontation in the South China Sea after an incident last week that left Filipino fishermen injured, reviving tensions in the long-disputed waters.

China accused the Philippines of provoking a confrontation in the South China Sea after an incident last week that left Filipino fishermen injured, reviving tensions in the long-disputed waters.

SK Capital to Acquire Majority Stake in Swixx Biopharma for Over €1.5 Billion

SK Capital, a US-based private investment firm, is set to acquire a majority stake in Swixx Biopharma from HBM Healthcare Investments AG and Mérieux Equity Partners in a deal valuing the pharmaceutical services group at more than €1.5 billion. This acquisition aims to bolster Swixx's growth trajectory in the biopharmaceutical sector, with significant expansion into new markets projected.

Coca-Cola in Final Negotiations with TDR Capital for Costa Coffee Sale Amidst Price Disputes

Coca-Cola is in critical discussions with private equity firm TDR Capital to finalize the sale of Costa Coffee, with negotiations focusing on a revised valuation of the deal. The beverage giant aims to secure around £2 billion, significantly lower than its original acquisition price of £3.9 billion in 2018 as it seeks to address ongoing financial challenges faced by Costa.

Korean Pension Fund to Take Flexible Approach to FX Hedging

South Korea’s National Pension Service said it will take a flexible approach to foreign-exchange hedging to respond to market conditions.

South Korea’s National Pension Service said it will take a flexible approach to foreign-exchange hedging to respond to market conditions.

Euro Is Still Undervalued, JPM's Bilton Says

John Bilton, JPMorgan Asset Management global multi-asset strategy head, discusses European markets and the broader economic situation.

John Bilton, JPMorgan Asset Management global multi-asset strategy head, discusses European markets and the broader economic situation. "We're positive on Europe from its ability to recover naturally, not just from fiscal stimulus," he tells Bloomberg Television. He adds that the euro is still undervalued "probably by the tune of 7 to 10%." Bilton also talks about what to expect from the European Central Bank in the coming months and he says the ECB is likely...

Albanese Vows Tougher Gun Laws After Attack

Prime Minister Albanese has signaled tougher gun-control measures after Sunday’s attack in Sydney’s Bondi Beach.

Prime Minister Albanese has signaled tougher gun-control measures after Sunday’s attack in Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Australia’s gun laws are often held up as a global model, but the shooting has renewed scrutiny of gaps in enforcement. (Source: Bloomberg)

Swedish Krona’s Best Rally in Decades Looks Set to Run in 2026

Sweden’s krona looks set for a strong 2026 after beating all major currencies this year, as the country’s economy is enjoying a renaissance.

Sweden’s krona looks set for a strong 2026 after beating all major currencies this year, as the country’s economy is enjoying a renaissance.

MeatEater's Steven Rinella on the Economic History of Hunting

Deer, beaver, and buffalo once powered the US economy.

Deer, beaver, and buffalo once powered the US economy.

Odd Lots: MeatEater’s Economic History of Hunting (Podcast)

Odd Lots: MeatEater’s Economic History of Hunting (Podcast)

Bondi Shooting Latest: Australia Eyes Tougher Gun Laws | Daybreak Europe 12/15/2025

Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead.

Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. On today's show, Australia is in mourning after 16 people were killed including one shooter in the country's worst terrorist attack. Prime minister Anthony Albanese called the shooting an act of pure evil and said the government would take any action needed...

MUFG Is Said to Near Deal for Stake in India’s Shriram Finance

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. is nearing a deal to buy a minority stake in India’s Shriram Finance Ltd., according to people familiar with the matter, the latest foreign bank seeking to build a presence in the world’s most populous country.

MUFG Is Said to Near Deal for Stake in India’s Shriram

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. is nearing a deal to buy a minority stake in India’s Shriram Finance Ltd., according to people familiar with the matter, the latest foreign bank seeking to build a presence in the world’s most populous country.

As FTSE 100 Eyes Best Year Since 2009, Smaller UK Names Struggle

After the strongest performance by the FTSE 100 in 16 years, the UK’s more domestically focused shares look set to muddle along for yet another spell as the economic backdrop remains bleak.

After the strongest performance by the FTSE 100 in 16 years, the UK’s more domestically focused shares look set to muddle along for yet another spell as the economic backdrop remains bleak.

Thailand Curbs Fuel, Arms Exports as Cambodia Clash Intensifies

Thailand said it’s taking steps to restrict exports of fuel and arms through a checkpoint with Laos on fears the goods are being diverted to Cambodia as the border clash between the two countries intensifies.

Thailand said it’s taking steps to restrict exports of fuel and arms through a checkpoint with Laos on fears the goods are being diverted to Cambodia as the border clash between the two countries intensifies.

Thailand Curbs Fuel, Arms Exports as Cambodia Clash Expands

Thailand said it’s taking steps to restrict exports of fuel and arms through a checkpoint with Laos on fears the goods are being diverted to Cambodia as the border clash between the two countries intensifies.

Thailand said it’s taking steps to restrict exports of fuel and arms through a checkpoint with Laos on fears the goods are being diverted to Cambodia as the border clash between the two countries intensifies.

Australia’s Albanese Grapples With Fallout After Jewish Massacre

A day after the deadliest domestic terror attack in Australia’s history, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faced criticism he didn’t do enough to combat rising attacks on the Jewish community nor swiftly enact recommendations from the nation’s antisemitism envoy released five months ago.

A day after the deadliest domestic terror attack in Australia’s history, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faced criticism he didn’t do enough to combat rising attacks on the Jewish community nor swiftly enact recommendations from the nation’s antisemitism envoy released five months ago.

Australia Grapples With Fallout From Bondi Jewish Massacre

Following the deadliest domestic terror attack in Australia’s history, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faced criticism he didn’t do enough to combat rising assaults on the Jewish community nor swiftly enact recommendations from the nation’s antisemitism envoy released five months ago.

Following the deadliest domestic terror attack in Australia’s history, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faced criticism he didn’t do enough to combat rising assaults on the Jewish community nor swiftly enact recommendations from the nation’s antisemitism envoy released five months ago.

‘Hero’ who tackled Bondi gunman draws global praise

Ahmed al Ahmed disarmed one of the shooters in deadly Sydney attack.

Ahmed al Ahmed disarmed one of the shooters in deadly Sydney attack

Anger Simmers at Bondi Vigil Over Warnings on Antisemitism Rise

Anger over the Bondi Beach massacre spilled over as Australia’s Jewish community accused the government of failing to halt a years-long increase in antisemitism that culminated in the nation’s worst-ever terrorist incident.

Anger over the Bondi Beach massacre spilled over as Australia’s Jewish community accused the government of failing to halt a years-long increase in antisemitism that culminated in the nation’s worst-ever terrorist incident.