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Nationals from 50 countries, including 30 in Africa, will face security deposits of up to 20,000 U.S. dollars when applying for certain business and tourist visas under a permanent visa bond program announced by the United States. Officials say the measure aims to curb visa overstays, but critics warn it could deter…
South Korea can deny entry to a foreign businessperson on public safety grounds despite the economic benefits they may bring, a court has ruled.
Korean Air is teaming up with US electric aircraft-maker Archer Aviation to turn its air taxi into a military transport platform, targeting troop deployment, medical evacuation and rescue missions, as Seoul seeks a foothold in the emerging defense advanced air mobility market.
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On July 31, Japan purchased the yen "in coordination with the U.S. Department of the Treasury," Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said in a statement on Aug. 3. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Ken Suzuki, Shintaro Ino and Reuters)
South Korea's ability to transform centuries-old heritage into a driver of diplomacy, tourism and economic growth has lessons for countries looking to develop their own creative sectors, according to Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture and Children Services Hanna Wendot Cheptumo.
Moonlight Resources has fired up the drill rig for its maiden campaign at its Peak Downs copper prospect, 10 kilometres southwest of Clermont in central Queensland, launching the first modern, systematic evaluation of a forgotten historic high-grade system that has been largely gathering dust for decades.
Gateway Mining has kicked off a massive regional soil sampling program at its Glenburgh South project in Western Australia’s Gascoyne region where it is hunting for a lookalike to its neighbour Benz Mining’s celebrated tier- 1 Glenburgh gold discovery.
Suppression order lifted over 66-year-old, who also goes by Ralph Carnovale-Carr, after he was found guilty of two counts of rape and one of sexual assault
Oil prices plunged on optimism that the US and Iran will reach a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump said fresh talks between the warring sides would begin on Monday.
ClearVue Technologies says it has punched through a key global barrier for its building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) energy generating glass units after proving its Gen 3 Vision Glass can accept a high-performance low-emissivity (Low-E) metallic coating in the optimal inner-pane location for commercial building fa…
Washington's decision to join Japan in supporting the battered yen has prompted questions over what motivated the rare coordinated intervention, with analysts pointing to concerns over U.S. Treasury markets and Japan's financial system.
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Japan and the US conducted coordinated yen-buying intervention and will not hesitate to take further action, Japan's finance ministry said on Monday, confirming a rare bilateral action to halt the yen's slide to fresh 40-year lows.
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano called on government and local communities to work together to support Filipinos in need, warning that many families could face even greater hardship in the months leading up to Christmas if the economy continues to weaken.
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San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tyler Mahle works against a San Diego Padres batter during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
An employee works on the production line at a factory in Zhejiang province in January. China's factory growth cooled in July as weak demand tempered recovery. © Reuters
The likes of Equitas Small Finance Bank, AU Small Finance Bank and IDFC First Bank are offering nonresidents Indians interest rates of up to 7.5%, compared with the 5.25% to 6% offered by State Bank of India and the 6% offered by HDFC. (Source photos by Getty Images, Reuters and Equitas Small Finance Bank's website)
On Friday, July 31, satellite images showed a liquefied natural gas tanker docked at Adnoc’s Das Island terminal, Bloomberg reported.
For most people, a trip to the bank is nothing remarkable. For millions of Lebanese, it can be an ordeal. According to the World Bank, the country’s banking sector is insolvent. Capital controls, restrictions on international transfers and customers’ inability to get their savings back have led many Lebanese to take…
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Gumatj leaders announce plans for a new land council to be ‘part of the economic life of this nation’ at a cultural festival focused on hope
Lotte Group said Monday that a study on founder Shin Kyuk-ho’s entrepreneurial philosophy was presented at the 2026 World Congress of Business History in Toronto on Thursday.
On July 31, Japan purchased the yen "in coordination with the U.S. Department of the Treasury," Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said in a statement on Aug. 3. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)
Amid a fiercely competitive domestic market, China’s battery tech leads in global innovation and cost reduction, promising safer, faster EVs
Amid a fiercely competitive domestic market, China’s battery tech leads in global innovation and cost reduction, promising safer, faster EVs
Ras Al Khaimah's property market has proved "remarkably resilient" since the outbreak of regional conflict, with industry experts reporting a slowdown in transaction pace rather than any meaningful loss in value.
August 3, 2026 — 11:58am
First offshore China government bond futures reports a turnover of 270 in the first five minutes after its debut on Monday
First offshore China government bond futures reports a turnover of 270 in the first five minutes after its debut on Monday
Saudi Arabia-backed TAS-1 is being built in Tashkent by DataVolt and its first phase will be completed by year-end. (DataVolt)
TOKYO (AP) — The U.S. dollar weakened sharply Monday against the Japanese yen after U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan’s finance minister confirmed both sides had intervened in markets.
Toronto Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman applauds to the crowd as he is taken out by manager John Schneider during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP)
A grand family residence in Eastwood that fetched $4.7 million in October last year sold at auction on Saturday for a $345,000 loss as Sydney’s clearance rate fell.
Speaking on a podcast, far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says for him, “complete victory” means the resettling of the Gaza Strip.
A Carlton North terrace with a soaring renovation is still available with price hopes of $1.75 million after passing in on a vendor bid at auction on Saturday.
New Yankees slugger Luis García Jr., a vastly improved player who leads the National League in slugging (.560), will help the sagging Bronx Bombers lineup. The New York-born García was finally showing his big potential in the Nats’ new, fun environment, and heaven knows the Yankees need bats.
The P1-SUN Long Interceptor Drone, developed by Ukrainian defense technology company SkyFall, is just one example of the growing importance of drones on the battlefield. © Getty Images
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Drones attack warehouse of Russian retailer as at least 14 killed in latest cross-border exchanges; EU force boards Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker. What we know on day 1,622
Global hotel groups are expanding into China’s midscale segment as price-sensitive travellers seek value without sacrificing brand trust
Global hotel groups are expanding into China’s midscale segment as price-sensitive travellers seek value without sacrificing brand trust
WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump on Sunday confirmed that the United States had intervened jointly with Japan to support the yen, calling the move a "signal of friendship" that would financially benefit the US and world economy.
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TOKYO, Japan — Oil prices tumbled on Monday in early Asia trade after US President Donald Trump announced fresh talks with Iran to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Former rugby league player turned TikTok influencer tells parliamentary inquiry his spiralling addiction to gambling cost him about $1m