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A board member of the Bank of Japan said on Sept. 5 (Thursday) that if companies continue to increase spending and wages, the nation's central bank would keep raising interest rates. "If inflation moves roughly in line with forecasts, and companies continue to boost spending, wages and pass on costs
![WHO is accused of suppressing a report on Italy's early coronavirus response as it reflected poorly on the government. Pandemic preparation, or lack thereof, seems to be the major point of contention, as Italy had not updated its plans since 2006 and did not want this information in the report.](https://img.visiontimes.com/2021/04/german-infection-protection-act-6171205_1920-768x512.jpg)
WHO Scandal: Whistleblower Asked to Falsify Italy’s Coronavirus Report
A former senior employee from the World Health Organization (WHO) has claimed that he was forced by the...
![Experts at a meeting earlier this month between the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF), including IMF director Kristalina Georgieva, discussed measures to help ease debt burden in poor countries.](https://img.visiontimes.com/2021/04/8102212776_ab72e4bf56_k-768x509.jpg)
Developing Nations Risk Falling in Chinese Belt-and-Road Style COVID-19 Debt Traps
As developing countries continue to accrue debt due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic...
![TRURO, ENGLAND - APRIL 07: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (R) gives a thumbs-up to passers by as he walks to visit Ann's Cottage Surf Shop on April 7, 2021 in Truro, England. The Prime Minister visited businesses in Cornwall to see how they are preparing to reopen after the Coronavirus lockdown ahead of Step 2 of the roadmap on Monday 12 April.](https://img.visiontimes.com/2021/04/GettyImages-1232164309-768x512.jpg)
Boris Johnson Reopens UK April 12 as Scheduled
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson lifted restrictions on restaurants, pubs, hairdressers and other...
![Norwegian Cruise has agreed to comply with “burdensome” new CDC requirements which CEO Frank Del Rio believes are a “step backward”.](https://img.visiontimes.com/2021/04/cruise-1578528_1920-768x511.jpg)
Norwegian Cruise Line to Comply with ‘Disappointing’ CDC Guidance for Crew and Guests
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued new guidance for the cruise...
![Japan will give $2 billion for infrastructure development in India.](https://img.visiontimes.com/2021/04/metro-355255_1280-768x576.jpg)
Japan Announces $2 Billion Infrastructure Loan to India
Japan will be offering $2 billion in grants and loans to India to fund infrastructure projects for the...
![cgtn chinese state broadcaster coming back to uk](https://img.visiontimes.com/2021/04/television-remote-control-525705_1280-768x512.jpg)
Treaty Loophole Could Allow Chinese State Broadcaster to Return to UK Airwaves
In February, British broadcasting regulator Ofcom banned the state-run China Global Television Network...
![This April 9, 2021, image courtesy Zen Punnett shows the volcanic La Soufriere eruption from Rillan Hill in Saint Vincent. Some reports say residents will be required to take the AstraZeneca vaccine the island has been given by COVAX before they will be allowed to evacuate the island](https://img.visiontimes.com/2021/04/GettyImages-1232204464-768x499.jpg)
St. Vincent Residents May Require AstraZeneca Vaccine to Evacuate Island Amid La Soufriere Eruption
The government of St. Vincent, an island in the Caribbean, has said it will not permit its citizens to...
![Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip](https://img.visiontimes.com/2021/04/Queen_Elizabeth_II._and_Prince_Philips_visit_to_Frankfurt_1912637768625.Jun_.2015_-768x576.jpg)
White House Offers Condolences Following the Death of Prince Philip
Queen Elizabeth’s husband Prince Philip recently passed away at the age of 99. The longest-serving royal...
![China is creating villages along its Himalayan border with India, which experts warn have underlying political and economic motivations.](https://img.visiontimes.com/2021/04/village-1192158_1280-768x512.jpg)
China Builds Villages Along the Himalayan Border, Putting India on High Alert
Territorial disputes between India and China are intensifying as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) continues...