Japan PM heads to Europe for G7 Summit

IANS | June 13, 2026 5:50 PM

Tokyo, June 13 (IANS) Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday departed for her first trip to Europe since taking office in October. She is going to visit the UK, Italy and attend the G7 Summit in France.

China tightens oversight of over $3 trillion private fund sector

IANS | June 13, 2026 5:19 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) China has tightened oversight of its 23 trillion yuan (over $3 trillion) private fund industry amid growing concerns over inefficient capital allocation, fiscal risks and excessive state-backed investments in technology startups, a report has said.