‘Systemic leap’: China’s drug innovation push yields bumper crop
Home-grown therapies account for 80 per cent of approvals in first six months of the year
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Who speaks for the horses? New push seeks to ban Central Park’s carriages
A tourist’s death has boosted animal advocates’ drive to end a trade supporters say provides jobs and treats horses well
· Edwardhelmore
Voters wary of government ownership in companies as Trump administration takes equity stakes
About half of Americans believe it isn't appropriate for the U.S. government to take ownership in U.S.-based companies, CNBC's new All-America Economic Survey found.
· Matt Peterson
Mubadala Capital signs pact to buy French hospitality firm Pierre et Vacances | The National
Mubadala Capital has signed an agreement with French tourism and hospitality operator Pierre et Vacances to acquire its outstanding shares, as the Abu Dhabi company looks to further diversify its portfolio.
· Sarmad Khan
UK to get a new prime minister as Trump slams Britain as 'Poverty Stricken Disaster'
Andy Burnham is set to become the U.K.'s seventh prime minister in a decade on Monday, with investors and market watchers already questioning his policy agenda.
· Joseph Wilkins, Chloe Taylor
China’s EV industry rose with the aid of tax breaks. What happens when they end?
Beijing is attempting to curb overcapacity and intense domestic price wars by ending a decade-long levy exemption on batteries
· Huizhao Huang
What will China’s phasing out of its EV battery tax break mean for the industry?
Beijing is attempting to curb overcapacity and intense domestic price wars by ending a decade-long levy exemption on batteries
· Huizhao Huang
Hong Kong bourse operator weighs longer trading hours to sharpen hub edge, sources say
Nasdaq’s 23-hour expansion and London’s round-the-clock push pile pressure on Hong Kong to rethink its shorter trading day
· Enoch Yiu
Hong Kong bourse operator weighs longer trading hours to sharpen hub edge, sources say
Nasdaq’s 23-hour expansion and London’s round-the-clock push pile pressure on Hong Kong to rethink its shorter trading day
· Enoch Yiu
Dem-backed ‘Project 2029’ wants a tech clampdown that looks like Europe’s — and risks war with Silicon Valley
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· Thomas Barrabi
Ryanair says its planes are safe after passenger nearly sucked out window
Airline says it has been in touch with family of man nearly sucked out mid-flight and reports strong summer bookings after profit slump
· Marksweney
Lee's apartment sold for 2.9 bln won
SEOUL, July 20 (Yonhap) -- The apartment owned by President Lee Jae Myung and first lady Kim Hea Kyung was sold for 2.9 billion won (US$1.96 million), five months after it was put on the market, official records showed Monday.
· Lee Haye-ah
Eddie McGuire’s radio show axed after Karl Stefanovic’s sacking
Radio network ARN has cancelled its new flagship program The Long Weekend after just six episodes, but it will retain one of the show’s high-profile hosts, Eddie McGuire, for a new twice-weekly sports program after the other, Karl Stefanovic, was sacked.
· Calum Jaspan
Emiratisation on track with 190,000 employed in private sector | The National
Private companies now employ more than 190,000 Emiratis across the UAE, marking a "milestone" in the country’s progress with its Emiratisation programme.
· The National
Can Hong Kong ‘mega’ arts event HKPAX 2026 meet targets in tough economic times?
Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo’s co-director Anne Chan talks about slashed entry fees and fresh acts ahead of October’s HK$40 million event
· Enid Tsui
Can Hong Kong ‘mega’ arts event HKPAX 2026 meet targets in tough economic times?
Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo’s co-director Anne Chan talks about slashed entry fees and fresh acts ahead of October’s HK$40 million event
· Enid Tsui
Australia-India partnership deep on security, shallow on trade
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· Lam Duc Vu
Why Are So Many Millionaires Leaving The UK?
Authored by Mani Basharzad via the Foundation for Economic Education,
· Tyler Durden
Boeing CEO says company still needs 'a couple more years' to repair finances before new jet
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg told CNBC Monday that the planemaker will need "a couple more years" to repair its finances before launching a new commercial jet, signaling that the company is focused more on stabilizing its existing business rather than rushing to develop a successor to its best-selling 737 MAX.
· Elsa Ohlen
China's car market heads for worst year since 2021 as sales plunge 20%
China's car market appears to be headed for its worst year since 2021, as consumer demand for passenger vehicles tumbles following record-high sales in 2025.
· Matthew Tan, Evelyn Cheng
Inflation fears reignite as Gulf energy infrastructure comes under attack | The National
The escalating US-Iran conflict and continuing attacks on utility and energy infrastructure sites in the Gulf are once again stoking fears of global inflation as oil prices soar.
· Aarti Nagraj
Asian property: A thin line separates strength from vulnerability
As Hong Kong, India and Japan show, sharp divergences within a market defy broad-brush generalisations
· Nicholas Spiro
Asian property: A thin line separates strength from vulnerability
As Hong Kong, India and Japan show, sharp divergences within a market defy broad-brush generalisations
· Nicholas Spiro
Harness racing bosses sue News Corp over drug scandal articles
Two top harness racing officials say they were exposed to hatred, ridicule and contempt by a series of articles in News Corp mastheads accusing them of presiding over a doping crisis.
· Kishor Napier-Raman
Putin is running out of time and money
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· Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
Japan's chocoZAP gym chain bulks up in Hong Kong to lift Asian growth
ChocoZAP has 23 gyms in Hong Kong and aims to expand its network in the city to 100 by the end of this year. (Photo by Anne Chan)
· Staff Writer
Homeplus files appeal, seeking to revive court rehabilitation proceedings
SEOUL, July 20 (Yonhap) -- Homeplus Co. on Monday filed an appeal against a Seoul court's decision to terminate its corporate rehabilitation proceedings, seeking to revive its supervised restructuring process.
· Choi Kyong-ae
Queer festival’s lease cancelled under obscure 18th century law
Organisers of a LGBTQ Sydney nightclub housed in a 158-year-old deconsecrated church say they have been evicted from the venue based on an obscure law of “offensive trade” used to regulate foul smells and industrial waste, and have not ruled out a legal action.
· Linda Morris
LGBT club's lease at old Sydney church terminated due to 'offensive trade'
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· Rhiannon Soliman Marron
More choices, not just 'free,' is what really protects Filipino consumers
A healthy mix of financial providers, not a single free option, has kept costs down and services improving for ordinary Filipinos.
· Ann Cuisia
KoreaBIO seeks closer biotech ties with Taiwan
The Korea Biotechnology Industry Organization (KoreaBIO) called for closer bio supply chain cooperation between South Korea and Taiwan at BIO Asia-Taiwan 2026, highlighting the potential for deeper partnerships in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, digital health and startup investment.
· Lee Han-gyoul
EU test pilots find ‘no major hardware risks’ with China’s C919 jet: sources
European pilots are now wrapping up their long flight testing process for the C919, but it is still unclear when the jet might be certified, sources say
· Frank Chen
EU test pilots find ‘no major hardware risks’ with China’s C919 jet: sources
European pilots are now wrapping up their long flight testing process for the C919, but it is still unclear when the jet might be certified, sources say
· Frank Chen
Big Hits: White Cliff Minerals, Australian Gold & Copper, Kingfisher Mining
Bulls N’ Bears Big Hits looks at notable drill hits recently reported to the ASX, led by White Cliff Minerals, Australian Gold & Copper and Kingfisher Mining after delivering standout drilling results that have expanded discovery scale, extended known resources and strengthened future development potential. So, let’…
· Doug Bright
Top diplomats of S. Korea, U.S., Japan to meet in Manila this week
SEOUL, July 20 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of South Korea, the United States and Japan will meet in Manila this week to discuss coordination on North Korea and enhance three-way economic and security cooperation, Seoul's foreign ministry said Monday.
· Oh Seok-min
House prosecution pushes disclosure of Sara's bank records in impeachmentn case
MANILA, Philippines — Prosecutors from the House of Representatives on Monday said Vice President Sara Duterte’s bank records were needed to verify the alleged P6.7 billion in financial transactions linked to her and her husband as the Senate impeachment court prepared to hear arguments on the subpoena request.
· James Daniel Danio
Honda extends its agreement with China's GAC through 2038
A Honda Accord is displayed at the Beijing auto show in April: The Japanese carmaker, on July 20, announced it has extended its joint venture with China's GAC. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)
· Staff Writer
Seoul spent 235 million won supporting North Korean women's soccer club's visit
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Opposition accuses government of running trading chat rooms with leveraged ETFs
The main opposition People Power Party on Monday continued its attack on leveraged single-stock exchange-traded funds, with its floor leader accusing the government of fanning speculative investing.
· Hwang Sun-jun
Gateway fires up three-rig gold hunt at WA Yandal project
Gateway Mining has fired up the reverse circulation (RC) drill rigs at its Yandal gold project near Wiluna in Western Australia’s prolific Yandal Greenstone Belt.
· Penny Taylor
Prolonged US-Iran conflict to drive demand for Korean air defense systems: DS Investment
The prolonged US-Iran conflict is expected to boost demand for South Korean air defense systems as countries replenish interceptor missile stockpiles depleted by sustained missile attacks, DS Investment & Securities said Monday.
· Jeon Ji-woo
Barkly drills for bigger NT rare earths with 10,000m push
Barkly Rare Earths has moved from prep to paydirt potential, with the drill rods now officially turning on a massive 10,000-metre campaign at its flagship Northern Territory Barkley rare earths project.
· Murray Ward
Emirates officially unveils viral headrest that promises better sleep in economy class | The National
Emirates has officially unveiled an Economy class headrest that went viral last month, confirming the adjustable design will be rolled out across much of its fleet as part of a major investment to improve passenger comfort.
· David Tusing
Bezos’ whirlwind visit: How do the rich and famous get to the beach so fast?
Jeff Bezos’ recent 43-hour visit to Sydney would have likely taken him – and his wife, Lauren Sanchez Bezos – through the rarefied confines of the airport’s executive terminal.
· Chris Zappone
Ikea’s China remodelling: parent firm puts eight former retail sites on block
Sales follow store closures as Swedish furniture retailer focuses on online channels amid sluggish property market, consumer spending
· Zhu Wenqian
Ikea’s China remodelling: parent firm puts eight former retail sites on block
Sales follow store closures as Swedish furniture retailer focuses on online channels amid sluggish property market, consumer spending
· Zhu Wenqian
Budget minister discusses labor issues with umbrella union ahead of 2027 plan
SEOUL, July 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's budget minister met with the head of the Federation of Korean Trade Unions (FKTU), a major umbrella labor union, on Monday as part of the government's efforts to reflect workers' voices in next year's budget planning.
· Kang Yoon-seung
From 'Super El Niño' to Europe’s extreme heatwave: How this year's weather shocks are rattling commodity markets
Markets are underestimating the impact of climate volatility across asset classes, commodity strategists warn, as extreme heat grips Europe and meteorologists flag the risk of a powerful El Niño this year.
· Hugh Leask
N. Korean FM meets Putin in Moscow, fueling speculation over Kim's Russia visit
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
State-owned Hongqi's ultra-luxury sedan beats Rolls-Royce in China
The special edition of Hongqi's top-tier model Guoli was unveiled at the Beijing Motor Show in April. It costs roughly $1.6 million. (Photo by Hirofumi Yamanaka)
· Staff Writer