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Newest first · UTC+11:00Confectionary, bread makers to raise prices amid inflationary pressures
SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean confectionary and food makers decided to increase prices of their products amid persisting cost pressure stemming from the war in the Middle East, according to the companies Friday.
· Kang Jae-eun
Vietnam tech giant FPT aims to tap Thai demand for AI
Levi Nguyen, CEO of FPT Thailand and FPT Taiwan, speaks to Nikkei Asia during an interview in Bangkok on July 16. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
· APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT
Aurum extends West African gold resource potential
Aurum Resources has taken another significant step forward at its rapidly growing Boundiali West African gold project in Côte d’Ivoire. Its latest drilling results have reinforced the project’s growth potential by extending gold mineralisation outside the existing estimated resource envelope at the company’s BDT2 de…
· Doug Bright
CNBC Daily Open: Nations reject Trump's 'arbitrary' tariffs
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· Leonie Kidd
Thousands of fans throng 5-day animation, comics and games fair in Hong Kong
Hello Kitty plush toys, Spider-Man figurines and Beyblade X spinning top contests among attractions at Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong
· Veronica Qi
Thousands of fans throng 5-day animation, comics and games fair in Hong Kong
Hello Kitty plush toys, Spider-Man figurines and Beyblade X spinning top contests among attractions at Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong
· Veronica Qi
Trump tariffs 'hurting investment and jobs', businesses warn
Fri 24 Jul 2026 at 4:04pm
· Daniel Ziffer
(LEAD) Hana Financial Q2 net inches up on rise in interest, non-interest income
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· Park Sang-soo
Forrestania nails high-grade WA gold at British Hill
ASX-listed gold explorer Forrestania Resources has hit a suite of high-grade gold intercepts from a recently completed drill program at its British Hill project in Western Australia, including an eye-catching hit of one metre grading an impressive 22.98 grams per tonne (g/t) gold.
· Murray Ward
A brief history of oil disruption in the Middle East | The National
It has been nearly five months since the US-Israeli military operation on Iranian territory and the resultant oil shock has followed a familiar script: a war or political rupture takes a few million barrels per day off the market, prices climb, and producers and consumers seek to close the gap.
· Isaac Arroyo
The deepest Gulf oil shocks in history - visualised | The National
It has been nearly five months since the US-Israeli military operation on Iranian territory. The resultant oil shock has followed a familiar script: a war or political rupture takes a few million barrels per day off the market, prices climb, and producers and consumers seek to close the gap.
· Isaac Arroyo
BYD takes aim at Malaysia's luxury EV segment
BYD luxury Denza Z9GT made its debut in Malaysia, where the Chinese automaker is a major EV player. (Photo courtesy of BYD Malaysia)
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Cosmax launches platform to help K-beauty brands expand overseas
South Korean cosmetics manufacturer Cosmax is launching a specialized overseas export support platform to provide services for domestic companies seeking to enter the global market.
· Lee Han-gyoul
Kyle Sandilands’ former employer has court win
Kyle Sandilands’ former employer has been granted permission to use evidence filed by the shock jock in his now aborted lawsuit against the radio network in its defence to an ongoing claim brought by one-time co-star Jackie “O” Henderson.
· Kishor Napier-Raman
Asian markets skid and Japan's yen sinks as Brent crude tops $100
Specialist Michael Gagliano works at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
· Elaine Kurtenbach
Why weekends at the beach in Lagos are becoming a costly affair
The beaches in Nigeria’s megacity of Lagos are rare public spaces to escape the crowds and heat, but many residents say they are being priced out as the local government opens up more coastal land to developers. Fees for entry and items like seating and drinks are soaring. That’s a new stress for those living in the…
· Ope Adetayo
Securities watchdog to channel more medium- and long-term capital into China markets
Following sharp sell-off, China Securities Regulatory Commission announces raft of measures aimed at maintaining smooth market operations
· Daisy Wu
Securities watchdog to channel more medium- and long-term capital into China markets
Following sharp sell-off, China Securities Regulatory Commission announces raft of measures aimed at maintaining smooth market operations
· Daisy Wu
US slaps new tariffs ranging from 10-12.5% on 60 countries | South China Morning Post
China faces 12.5% rate as Washington’s levies target alleged forced labour in global trade.
Kalshi cashes in with US$27 billion World Cup windfall, but illegal betting fears remain
Prediction market start-up lets people wager on the outcome of events such as sport and elections and has gained popularity since 2024
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Kalshi cashes in with US$27 billion World Cup windfall, but illegal betting fears remain
Prediction market start-up lets people wager on the outcome of events such as sport and elections and has gained popularity since 2024
· Reuters
ASX Runners of the Week: Ceretas, Pacgold & Hamelin Gold
It’s all-out war again, and the inflation monster is back.
· Andrew Todd
South Korean unions use new labour rules to push envelope on bonus demands
Without clearer boundaries, the revised act could fuel labour disputes and create uncertainty for businesses and the economy, critics warn
· Park Chan-kyong
South Korean unions use new labour rules to push envelope on bonus demands
Without clearer boundaries, the revised act could fuel labour disputes and create uncertainty for businesses and the economy, critics warn
· Park Chan-kyong
Daewoo E&C eyes full-cycle data center business through KINX alliance
Korean builder bolsters AI infrastructure capabiliites across development, construction and operations
· Kan Hyeong-woo
Uniqlo to quintuple Indian outlets to over 100 within 5 years
A Uniqlo shop in New Delhi. The Japanese apparel company entered India in 2019 and now has 20 outlets in the country. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
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Hanwha Ocean signs multiple agreements on naval ship, supply chain development
SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Ocean Co., the shipbuilding arm of South Korea's Hanwha Group, said Friday it has signed multiple agreements with U.S. companies on naval ship design and shipbuilding supply chain development.
· Choi Kyong-ae
US gas expert takes helm at TMK Energy’s Mongolian project
TMK Energy has appointed a highly experienced US-based petroleum engineer and fresh investor onto the company register, Steve Skinner, as its chief operating officer to spearhead the commercialisation of its massive Gurvantes XXXV coal seam gas project in Mongolia.
· Murray Ward
Yen nears 164 and yields rise as oil prices hit $100 per barrel
The yen weakened against the U.S. dollar in the morning, depreciating further from the previous days' near four-decade lows. (Photo by Hikaru Yagi)
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Patriot extends Zambia copper discovery corridor to 5.5km
Patriot Resources has put more meat on the bones of its freshly minted Tonic copper discovery in Zambia, extending the prospective geophysical footprint to about 5.5 kilometres while lining up two new drill-ready targets along one of the country’s better-credentialled copper structures.
· Doug Bright
Australia backs trade position in face of ‘unjustified’ new US tariffs
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Canada to consider retaliating against latest Trump tariffs, Carney says
Canada will do whatever it takes to defend itself in a trade war with the United States, including possible retaliatory measures, Prime Minister Mark Carney told a meeting of provincial premiers on Thursday after the US announced new tariffs.
· REUTERS
Sony to reopen iconic LA theater Cinerama Dome after 6 years
Sony Pictures Entertainment said it plans to reopen and restore the iconic Cinerama Dome, a historic Los Angeles landmark for film buffs, after a six-year shutdown that began during the pandemic.
· Thomas Buckley
Why did Trump slap a 12.5 tariff on Australian imports?
Fri 24 Jul 2026 at 1:41pm
· Dannielle Maguire
The Odyssey And The Tiresome Woke War Against White Culture
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· Tyler Durden
Trump's new global tariff draws rebukes from trade partners over forced-labor justification
U.S. trading partners from Canberra to Brasília have rejected the forced-labor rationale behind President Donald Trump's new global tariffs, while most signaled they would keep negotiating rather than retaliate.
· Anniek Bao
Is it all economic doom and gloom for the Philippines?
The energy crisis and turmoil in the Senate are among factors threatening the Philippine economy’s recovery, observers warn
· Sam Beltran
Is it all economic doom and gloom for the Philippines?
The energy crisis and turmoil in the Senate are among factors threatening the Philippine economy’s recovery, observers warn
· Sam Beltran
Middle East chokepoints in focus as US-Iran war escalates | The National
Middle East chokepoints for supply of oil and gas and other trade volumes are in focus, as conflict between the US and Iran intensifies and shipping activity remains disrupted in the region.
· Fareed Rahman
Major US companies are pocketing the Trump tariff refunds and stiffing consumers. It’s time to pay up
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· Matthew Lynn
Top environmental fund sees Japan key to AI energy challenge
Asia’s best-performing environmental fund has increased exposure to Japan as it expects the nation’s technology sector to prove increasingly pivotal in solving the artificial intelligence industry’s surging power demands.
· Aya Wagatsuma
HSBC agrees to US$2 billion deal to sell Singapore insurance branch to Allianz
Allianz is set to buy the bank’s Singapore insurance arm, entering a 15-year distribution pact as HSBC streamlines its global operations
· Zoe SL Chan
HSBC agrees to US$2 billion deal to sell Singapore insurance branch to Allianz
Allianz is set to buy the bank’s Singapore insurance arm, entering a 15-year distribution pact as HSBC streamlines its global operations
· Zoe SL Chan
U.S., other nations back open-source AI with 'strong security' at China summit
CHENGDU, China — Governments increasingly want to control artificial intelligence, as companies release more powerful open-source models, a new multilateral statement indicates.
· Evelyn Cheng
US keeps Korea on FX watchlist despite strong fundamentals
The US Treasury kept South Korea on its currency monitoring list, noting that the won remained under sustained depreciation pressure despite the country's large current account surplus and strong economic fundamentals.
· Choi Ji-won
KRX activates sell-side sidecar for KOSPI on sharp decline
SEOUL, July 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Friday activated a sell-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) after the index fell sharply, led by losses in tech heavyweights.
· Kang Jae-eun
Japan pulls rare earths from Pacific seabed in drilling test
Japan has recovered rare earth elements critical to semiconductors, electric vehicles and defense applications from a deep-sea drilling test near Minamitori-shima, a remote Pacific island. (Photo by Ryoko Shimonoya)
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Rare six-month office flip suggests Hong Kong’s prime market is stabilising
Such moves could soon become more common, analysts say, with buyers hunting for discounted prime office space as market sentiment improves
· Peggy Ye
Rare six-month office flip suggests Hong Kong’s prime market is stabilising
Such moves could soon become more common, analysts say, with buyers hunting for discounted prime office space as market sentiment improves
· Peggy Ye