Net profit of Hungarian unit of KBC jumps in Q1

After-tax profit of K&H Bank, the local unit of Belgium’s KBC, doubled to HUF21.4bn (€56mn) in Q1, while the insurance unit incurred a loss of HUF3.1bn due to the recognition of the windfall tax booked for the quarter. The loan portfolio expanded by 5%…

Baseball: Ohtani eager for another WBC title with Japan

Shohei Ohtani reiterated his desire Monday to lead Japan to back-to-back World Baseball Classic championships in 2026 as he continues his strong start to life at his new club the Los Angeles Dodgers. “It’s important to do my best to stay among the top …