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Newest first · UTC+11:00Phone outages have become normal in Australia. That’s not normal
A network fault on Wednesday stopped trains in two states, pushed thousands of phones into SOS mode and left some Telstra customers unable to reach Triple Zero. In Australia, that is what a single company’s bad morning looks like.
· David Swan
Mainland China markets follow US in embracing tech stock dominance
AI boom sees long-time bellwether Kweichow Moutai cede top spot in CSI 300 Index weightings to Zhongjin Innolight
· Zhang Shidong
Mainland China markets follow US in embracing tech stock dominance
AI boom sees long-time bellwether Kweichow Moutai cede top spot in CSI 300 Index weightings to Zhongjin Innolight
· Zhang Shidong
The POLITICO Poll: The South doesn’t trust ‘King of the North’ Andy Burnham
LONDON — Andy Burnham is determined to put his Northern English identity and experience at the center of his pitch to run the U.K., but he already risks alienating voters in the South, according to a new POLITICO Poll.
· Tim Ross
FSC chief vows tougher crackdown on stock manipulation
SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- The head of South Korea's financial regulator on Wednesday pledged to step up efforts to crack down on stock manipulation and other unfair trading practices.
· Kim Boram
Chinese autonomous-driving firm Momenta rises 3% in Hong Kong stock debut
Shares of Chinese autonomous driving firm Momenta rose 3% on its debut in Hong Kong at Wednesday's market open.
· Jenny Lee
Toyota-backed Chinese self-driving unicorn Momenta hits Hong Kong market
A Momenta robotaxi is displayed at the booth of the Chinese autonomous driving startup at the Auto Shanghai show in April 2025. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
VinFast rolls out $7,100 EV to tap Vietnam's underpenetrated car market
VinFast has priced the VF2 at 188 million dong ($7,148), making it the company's cheapest EV. (Vingroup)
· Staff Writer
Government may tweak BOJ policy phrase in annual agenda, report says
The central government may tweak a reference to monetary policy in its annual policy agenda to avoid giving the appearance it is putting pressure on the central bank, the Asahi newspaper reported.
· Toru Fujioka
Han Kang's bookstore closes after 8 years
The independent bookstore once run by Nobel Prize-winning author Han Kang closed Tuesday after eight years in business.
· Hwang Dong-hee
S. Korea, UAE to cooperate on stable supply of key resources
SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed an agreement to strengthen their strategic partnership in key resource supply chains and the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the petrochemical industry, the trade ministry said Wednesday.
· Choi Kyong-ae
Why executive health now demands more than a checkup
Leadership carries consequences beyond the individual. When the health of a business owner, executive, diplomat or senior professional is disrupted, the effects are often felt by colleagues, employees, families and the organizations that depend on them. That is why executive health deserves a different approach than…
· Gary de Ocampo
Korean won's internationalization key to financial advancement: official
SEJONG, July 8 (Yonhap) -- The internationalization of the Korean won is a key task in the government's efforts to advance the country's foreign exchange and financial markets to the next level, a senior official said Wednesday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
How the US-Iran conflict is reshaping Africa’s geopolitical opportunities
Lagos, Nigeria – The first economic shockwaves from the United States-Israel war on Iran have been felt through oil markets, shipping routes and financial uncertainty. But its longer-term consequences could extend far beyond the Middle East, reshaping energy markets, trade networks and geopolitical alignments worldw…
· Al Jazeera
Low-income Chinese girl aces gaokao, inspires live-streamers offering financial help
Han has received offers from Tsinghua University and Peking University, many others offer financial aid in an effort to secure her enrolment
· Fran Lu
Low-income Chinese girl aces gaokao, inspires live-streamers offering financial help
Han has received offers from Tsinghua University and Peking University, many others offer financial aid in an effort to secure her enrolment
· Fran Lu
Raiz Invest scales automated investing platform for new generation
Whilst most traditional wealth management fund managers spend their time hunting for high-net-worth whales in the deep blue of the financial sector, ASX-listed micro-investing disruptor Raiz Invest is busy building a highly lucrative empire on a completely different premise.
· Murray Ward
Samsung Electronics ranks No. 1 in economic contribution among conglomerates: data
Samsung Electronics Co. generated the largest economic value among South Korea's 100 biggest companies in 2025, industry data showed Wednesday.
· Yonhap
S. Korea to mandate ESG disclosures for large listed firms from 2028
SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korean companies with 10 trillion won (US$6.5 billion) or more in consolidated assets will be required to disclose information on their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and risks starting in 2028, officials said Wednesday.
· Kim Boram
Finance minister vows livelihood support amid FX, financial volatility
SEJONG, July 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's finance minister on Wednesday vowed to roll out efforts to stabilize people's livelihoods amid lingering volatility in foreign exchange and financial markets.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Seoul shares open lower on continued tech losses
Seoul shares opened lower Wednesday, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street as investors reassessed the next phase of artificial intelligence trade.
· Yonhap
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton opens up on ‘difficult’ Liberty role uncertainty as WNBA trade deadline looms
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· Madeline Kenney
Samsung Electronics ranks No. 1 in economic contribution among conglomerates: data
SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. generated the largest economic value among South Korea's 100 biggest companies in 2025, industry data showed Wednesday.
· Kim Han-joo
Renault Korea, Kakao Mobility sign MOU on future mobility service
SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- Renault Korea and Kakao Mobility have agreed to collaborate on next-generation mobility services, including high-precision mapping, software and in-vehicle infotainment technologies, the companies said Wednesday.
· Kim Eun-jung
Seoul shares open 2.7 pct lower on continued tech losses
SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares opened 2.7 percent lower Wednesday, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street as investors reassessed the next phase of artificial intelligence (AI) trade.
· Choi Kyong-ae
[ANALYSIS] Beyond the World Bank’s reclassification of PH as upper-middle income
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· gdecastro0289
These Are The Countries With Lower GDP Than Elon Musk's Net Worth
Elon Musk recently became the world’s first trillionaire following SpaceX’s IPO earlier this month. At roughly $1 trillion, his personal fortune now exceeds the annual economic output of most countries around the world.
· Tyler Durden
Reform asks NCA to investigate leaks of private financial information
Reform UK Deputy leader Richard Tice has written to the boss of the National Crime Agency (NCA) asking if he will investigate whether the body is responsible for leaking his private financial information to the media.
· Bbcnews
Hong Kong’s property market set to cool despite run of record-breaking deals
The recent rally in residential property is likely to lose steam in the second half of 2026, as a weak stock market weighs on investor sentiment
· Peggy Ye
Hong Kong’s property market set to cool despite run of record-breaking deals
The recent rally in residential property is likely to lose steam in the second half of 2026, as a weak stock market weighs on investor sentiment
· Peggy Ye
S. Korea, U.S., Japan reaffirm N.K. denuclearization commitment, vow to boost economic security ties
SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of South Korea, the United States and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and vowed to continue efforts to pursue dialogue with North Korea, Seoul's foreign ministry said Wednesday.
· Oh Seok-min
Seoul says US forced labor tariff is 'unwarranted,' should be reconsidered
South Korea has called on the Office of the US Trade Representative to reconsider its proposed tariff on South Korea over forced labor concerns, calling the proposal "unwarranted" and "disproportionate" to the Asian economy's relevant circumstances.
· Yonhap
Reigning champion Dodgers don’t have to trade for Tarik Skubal — or anyone else
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· Dylan Hernandez
Japan's Keynesian Mirage: How Debt, Inflation, & A Collapsing Yen Expose A Failed Model
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· Tyler Durden
Padres team to watch at MLB trade deadline — especially with Mason Miller
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· Valentina Martinez
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on July 8)
Time to rein in leveraged ETFsSamsung and SK hynix shares fell despite record chip profits, exposing how single-stock leveraged ETFs are amplifying volatility across Korea's market.
· Lee Haye-ah
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on July 8)
Night watch24-hour FX trading should reinforce market trust without exposing the won to volatility
· Lee Haye-ah
How Hong Kong is fighting to redefine its future with an institutional moat, wealth surge
Officials deploy multipronged strategy – from tax incentives to new gold clearing system – to recalibrate city’s global standing amid shifting capital flows, regulatory changes
· Daisy Wu
Beyond a bridge: Hong Kong digs in to shore up fragile ‘moat’, anchor growth
Officials deploy multipronged strategy – from tax incentives to new gold clearing system – to recalibrate city’s global standing amid shifting capital flows, regulatory changes
· Daisy Wu
Oil prices surge after US launches strikes on Iran, ASX to slip after Wall Street's tech sell-off
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· David Chau
Fiber-optic demand helps Japan's Fujikura move on from failed expansion
Japanese cable maker Fujikura is betting on growing demand for optical fiber in the U.S. (Photo by Takahiro Yamamoto)
· Staff Writer
Grocers, bodegas claim NYC officials are demanding private business info — as city preps government-owned supermarkets
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· Lisa Fickenscher
Texas Tech's McGuire says football has been business as usual through Sorsby saga
Texas Tech football coach Joey McGuire answers a question from the audience during The Houston Touchdown Club luncheon, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
· Schuyler Dixon
Telstra investigating outage affecting thousands of customers
Australia’s largest mobile network provider is experiencing widespread outages, which are also hitting other services, including payments for small businesses.
· Jack Gramenz
New car payments reach all-time high as affordability challenges persist in US
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· Fox Business
Netflix, Disney and YouTube interested in FIFA World Cup U.S. rights, package could reach $2 billion
As the FIFA World Cup captures massive global audiences, media companies are preparing to pay billions for the rights to the next two men's tournaments.
· Alex Sherman
US cancels waiver allowing Iran oil sales as Gulf vessels attacked
The Trump administration on Tuesday revoked a licence that temporarily lifted oil sanctions on Iran after several vessels came under attack in the Gulf, removing the main economic incentives that saw it agree to an end to the war in the Middle East.
· Middleeasteye
Japanese anime's production costs jump as global viewership booms
Crunchyroll hosts the Anime Awards. The streamer is busy acquiring distribution rights for Japanese anime. (Crunchyroll)
· Staff Writer
Rogue Wall Street adviser stole $3.5M from client to fund lavish lifestyle filled with luxe getaways
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· James Franey