Prologue Journal – Page 38634 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

UBS reaps $28B in new assets in 1Q; Credit Suisse deal looms

Washington Post Swiss bank UBS says it took in $28 billion of net new money for its wealth management business in the first quarter, with $7 billion of that coming after the announcement of its government-backed takeover of ailing rival Credit Suisse https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/25/ubs-credit-suisse-first-quarter-inflows/a98bf8b8-e341-11ed-9696-8e874fd710b8_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Kazakhstan, Russia tripled joint projects over year — minister

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Marat Karabaev expressed satisfaction that projects in transport, logistics and agricultural spheres have become proactively implemented lately https://tass.com/economy/1609117

U.S. dollar closes higher on Taipei forex market

Taipei, April 25 (CNA) The U.S. dollar rose against the Taiwan dollar Tuesday, gaining NT$0.035 to close at NT$30.680. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304250017

John Bolton to visit Taiwan, speak at pro-Taiwan independence events

Taipei, April 25 (CNA) Former United States national security adviser and outspoken China hawk John Bolton will arrive in Taiwan on Wednesday for a week-long trip during which he will speak at two events, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304250016

With new cease-fire, Sudan’s capital finds rare, yet shaky, calm

Washington Post Taking advantage of the tentative cease-fire, Britain has announced that air force planes will start evacuating its citizens from the capital Khartoum. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/25/sudan-ceasefire-foreign-evacuations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Kazakhstan expects fair price for Russian gas — minister

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The government of Kazakhstan and Gazprom signed a protocol on cooperation in the gas sector for 2023-2024 in March 2023 https://tass.com/economy/1609107

Taiwan’s industrial production down for 7th straight month in March

Taipei, April 25 (CNA) Industrial production in Taiwan fell for the seventh consecutive month in March, as manufacturers and exporters felt the pinch of weakening global demand, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304250015

Mossad, Israeli companies targeted in major cyber attack by Sudanese hacker group

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A group of Sudanese hackers target the website of the Israeli Mossad spy agency, the so-called National Insurance Institute and several other Israeli companies in a major cyber attack. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/25/702170/Sudanese-hacker-group-targets-Mossad-Israeli-companies-major-attack

‘IRGC at pinnacle of its power; US, Israel cannot withstand corps’ capabilities’

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A senior IRGC commander says neither the US nor Israel can hold out against the capabilities of the elite force. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/25/702171/US-Israel-cannot-withstand-IRGC-capabilities-Admiral

Singapore slams Virgin’s Richard Branson over death penalty criticism, calling his statements ‘patently untrue’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Singapore criticised UK billionaire Richard Branson for saying authorities ‘may be about to kill an innocent man’ over one kilogram of cannabis, stating his remarks were ‘patently untrue’, and the guilt of Tangaraju Suppiaht…