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Asian markets drop as Trump's tariff deadline looms
Asian markets drop as Trump's tariff deadline looms
Economy
by  AFP

Most Asian markets fell Monday as countries fought to hammer out trade deals days before Donald Trump's tariff deadline, though investors took heart after he said the levies would not kick in until the start of next month. Governments from major trading partners including Japan, India, the European Union and South Korea have fought for the past three months to get agreements.

Visa's 24/7 war room takes on global cybercriminals
Visa's 24/7 war room takes on global cybercriminals
Economy
by  AFP

In the heart of Data Center Alley -- a patch of suburban Washington where much of the world's internet traffic flows -- Visa operates its global fraud command center. Every year, $15 trillion flows through Visa's networks, representing roughly 15 percent of the world's economy.