Malaysia's durian boom sours as prices plunge
Visitors browse discounted durians at Putrajaya Durian Fest, just south of Kuala Lumpur, on June 26. (Photo by Norman Goh)
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Limited bids suggest government’s new land-sale model asks developers to do more than build homes, testing a role outside their expertise
· Peggy Ye
Why Hong Kong’s major developers stayed out of Northern Metropolis’ first pilot tender
Limited bids suggest government’s new land-sale model asks developers to do more than build homes, testing a role outside their expertise
· Peggy Ye
Majority Believes They Will Achieve The American Dream
250 years after American independence, a majority of people in the United States continue to believe in their personal American Dream.
· Tyler Durden
Shinhan deploys AI 'red team' to test strategy
Shinhan Financial Group held its management forum for the second half of 2026 from Friday to Saturday at Shinhan Bank Blue Campus in Yongin, bringing together about 300 executives from across the group to discuss competitiveness and accelerate its artificial intelligence transformation.
· Jeon Ji-woo
As lay-offs hit, China’s unemployed find sanctuary in Communist Party centres
Chinese jobseekers use free office space to establish routines and hide their employment status from families while looking for work
· He Huifeng
As lay-offs hit, China’s unemployed find sanctuary in Communist Party centres
Chinese jobseekers use free office space to establish routines and hide their employment status from families while looking for work
· He Huifeng
Sound investment: Inside the world of rare violins that can cost $34 million | The National
From London workshops to discreet private sales, a tiny network of experts trades some of the world’s rarest objects
· Josh Sims
Naver Pay tops S. Korean mobile payment market on rewards
SEOUL, July 5 (Yonhap) -- Naver Pay, the mobile payment service operated by Korean portal operator Naver Corp., was the country's most widely used platform, driven by its rewards and promotional benefits, industry data showed Sunday.
· Kim Eun-jung
Korean won falls nearly 6% against dollar this year amid foreign stock sell-off
The South Korean won has fallen nearly 6 percent against the US dollar this year, central bank data showed Sunday, as foreign investors sold off more than 156 trillion won ($102.3 billion) worth of domestic stocks.
· Yonhap
After hooking China on coffee, Starbucks ramps up consumer strategy
Now that the chain has Chinese consumers hooked on coffee, it is attempting to become part of local consumer culture, analysts say
· Chelsea Yang
After hooking China on coffee, Starbucks ramps up consumer strategy
Now that the chain has Chinese consumers hooked on coffee, it is attempting to become part of local consumer culture, analysts say
· Chelsea Yang
Korean won falls nearly 6 pct against dollar this year amid foreign stock sell-off
SEOUL, July 5 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won has fallen nearly 6 percent against the U.S. dollar this year, central bank data showed Sunday, as foreign investors sold off more than 156 trillion won (US$102.3 billion) worth of domestic stocks.
· Kim Eun-jung
Loans from securities firms hit record high in Q2 amid stock rally
SEOUL, July 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korean retail investors borrowed a record amount from securities firms in the second quarter of this year as the local stock market extended its strong rally, industry data showed Sunday.
· Kim Eun-jung
Dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei begins in Iran
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Jerusalem cafe will remain open on Shabbat despite ultra-Orthodox protest, owner says
The owner of Cafe Basimta in Jerusalem’s Nahlaot neighborhood, Yoel Ben David, clarified on Saturday in a conversation with Walla that he will continue to open his business on weekends despite the ultra-Orthodox protest that took place at his cafe.
· EFRAT FORSHER
Students still keen on consulting, but may think twice about KPMG
Students with their eyes set on consulting have not been deterred by the recent KPMG scandal, but say if given multiple job offers, they may preference a competitor.
· Millie Muroi
Trump's financial disclosure reveals 18 Coupang stock trades since late last year
US President Donald Trump made 18 trades in Coupang Inc. shares from October to May via his money managers, his financial disclosure reports showed Saturday, amid tensions between Seoul and Washington over South Korea's regulatory probes into a massive data breach involving the US-listed e-commerce giant.
· Yonhap
Sun Valley has spawned some memorably awful megadeals — it’s a complete joke now
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· Charles Gasparino
California founder fired for ignoring his company’s own return-to-office mandate
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· Titus Wu
NT government at odds with Nhulunbuy economic fund over housing crisis
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· Oliver Chaseling
AI investors shouldn't choose between Wall Street and Asia
The New York and Tokyo stock exchanges. (Source photos by Hiroki Endo and Yuki Kohara)
· John Yasuda
Fandom is serious business — change allegiances at your own peril
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· Mike Vaccaro
‘Overcapacity’ talk reflects a West irked by China’s industrial rise
The issue is whether that irritation can be managed through rules, domestic renewal and cooperation or further fragments the world economy
· Christine Loh
‘Overcapacity’ talk reflects a West irked by China’s industrial rise
The issue is whether that irritation can be managed through rules, domestic renewal and cooperation or further fragments the world economy
· Christine Loh
AFP urges more LGUs to declare July 12 ‘West PH Sea Victory Day’
The military is rallying more local governments to declare July 12 as “West Philippine Sea Victory Day” to commemorate a landmark arbitral tribunal ruling that upheld the country’s sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea—waters within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ)—and rejected China’s expansive claims.
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Trump's financial disclosure reveals 18 Coupang stock trades since late last year
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· Song Sang-ho
These Are The World's Top Destinations For Wealth Migration
Countries are increasingly competing to attract wealthy individuals alongside businesses and skilled workers. For many governments, internationally mobile wealth represents a source of investment, entrepreneurship, and long-term economic growth.
· Tyler Durden
Archaeologists uncover ancient Byzantine city in Egypt’s western desert
Well-preserved fourth-century quarters reveal details of daily life, urban development and economic activities
· Nadeembadshah
ProphetX promo code NYPBONUS: Trade $10, get $20 for Brazil vs. Norway
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· Mike Turay
Tech exec puts $10m Sydney clifftop home with pool on the market
Tamie Minami, a board director at a technology and manufacturing conglomerate, has put her modern clifftop home at North Curl Curl on the market with a price guide of $10 million.
· Kristy Johnson
Marcos' Canada trip yields $2.5B in investments
VANCOUVER, Canada — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) concluded his four-day official visit to Canada with $2.5 billion in investment commitments from major Canadian companies.
· Catherine S. Valente
Could The Government Use Tax Dollars To Bail Out Bitcoin?
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· Tyler Durden
New gold rush as massive mining operation looks to pull $8B out of California’s Mother Lode
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· Daniel Farr
MLB Power Rankings, Award Tracker: Who should buy, sell at trade deadline?
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· Jack Harris
Japan's MinebeaMitsumi to boost bearings output for AI data centers
MinebeaMitsumi will build a facility within an existing manufacturing complex in either Cambodia or Thailand to expand bearings production. (Photos obtained by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
Kaesong Cheomseongdae: Astronomical tradition behind Korea's greatest star map
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
DRAMageddon Deepens As Samsung Prepares 20% Memory Price Hike
There is no immediate price relief coming for cutting-edge memory chips, even as South Korea moves to double memory capacity. New fabs and expanded lines take time to build and then ramp production, meaning the supply response will lag demand. For now, DRAM inventories remain tight through year-end as data center bu…
· Tyler Durden
When children stop growing, the nation should worry
THE true measure of a nation’s future is not found in its tallest buildings or strongest economy, but in the healthy growth of its smallest children.
· Lalay Ramos Jimenez
Religion versus cult
THE unexpected rally organized by the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) from June 30 to July 1 triggered widespread irritation among commuters and drivers who were stranded in traffic on EDSA for several hours. The mass gathering at one of Metro Manila’s busiest chokepoints practically brought parts of the capital to a stands…
· Lloyd C. Bautista
China’s failed rebalancing
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut — China’s efforts to rebalance its economy have been an abject failure. Nearly two decades after former premier Wen Jiabao bemoaned the Chinese economy’s excessive dependence on investment- and export-led growth, the problem has gone from bad to worse. The lack of meaningful consumer-led rebal…
· Stephen S. Roach
Buying a home during turbulent times
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· Warren Agustus De Guzman
PEZA transfers head office to Roxas Blvd site
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· Aric John Sy Cua
Didipio mine extension ensures job security, economic growth
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· Leander C. Domingo
PSE chief: PSE has no talks with ICTSI on rumored Hong Kong listing
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· Nazylen Joy Mabanglo
Canadian companies urged to invest in PH
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· Catherine S. Valente
Canada's B2Gold Corp. eyes $14M investment in PH
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· Catherine S. Valente
Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $10, get $15 for World Cup Round of 16 matches
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· Mike Turay
NJ home near George Washington’s headquarters is on the market for $1.776 million
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· Angela Barbuti
America In Focus: consumers still gloomy about economy; US hiring falls in June
A job seeker waits to talk to a recruiter at a job fair Aug. 28, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File)
· Michelle Chapman