Henderson, Sino join JD.com in bid for Hong Kong’s first Northern Metropolis pilot project
The final number of bids is set to be announced on Friday as city tests new land-sale model with housing, tech parks, public infrastructure
· Peggy Ye
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Henderson, Sino join JD.com in bid for Hong Kong’s first Northern Metropolis pilot project
The final number of bids is set to be announced on Friday as city tests new land-sale model with housing, tech parks, public infrastructure
· Peggy Ye
ASX Runners of the Week: Baumart, NuEnergy & Wide Open Agriculture
The end of financial year has come and gone, capping off the best quarter on Wall Street since the Covid-19 recovery, finishing up nearly 15 per cent. The Nasdaq rose 21.4 per cent for the quarter and the Dow added 12.9 per cent despite a war in the Middle East and sky-high oil prices, which saw the ASX fall flat.
· Andrew Todd
Big Hits: FireFly Metals, Azzuro Resources and Kingston Resources
Bulls N’ Bears Big Hits looks at notable drill hits recently reported to the ASX, led by FireFly Metals in Newfoundland, Azzuro Resources in Mongolia and Kingston Resources in NSW.
· Doug Bright
KRX activates buy-side sidecar for KOSPI on sharp rise
SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Friday activated a buy-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) as the index rose sharply, led by bargain buying in semiconductor shares following the previous session's heavy sell-off.
· Kim Eun-jung
Syrian business couple face emergency powers prosecution in Trinidad crackdown | The National
A prominent Syrian businessman and his wife are being held in prison in Trinidad and Tobago after being accused of plotting to assassinate the country’s Prime Minister and other senior politicians.
· Tariq Tahir
Gov't to support Homeplus workers, partners amid botched rehabilitation
SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will make efforts to support employees and partner companies of troubled discount store chain Homeplus Co. after a local court decided to terminate its rehabilitation proceedings, the finance ministry said Friday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Indonesian food prices fall during free meal program school holiday
Eko Kurniawan, a vegetable seller at Surabaya's Tambak Rejo market, said the prices of most staples had fallen after President Prabowo Subianto's free meal program was suspended for the monthlong school holiday. (Photo by Johannes Nugroho)
· Staff Writer
KOTRA chief eyes Hallyu brands as next export engine beyond chips
Kang Kyung-sung says KOTRA will take on a greater economic security role as supply chain risks grow
· Ahn Sung-mi
RCBC waives InstaPay transfer fees via Pulz app
MANILA, Philippines — Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) will waive InstaPay transfer fees for customers using its RCBC Pulz app starting July 4 as competition among banks to offer free fund transfers continues to intensify.
· Nazylen Joy Mabanglo
Asian shares rally after Dow hits a record
Trader Robert Charmak works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
· Elaine Kurtenbach
RCBC makes InstaPay transfers free as banks cut digital payment fees
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· lkyu0285
Arms agency holds briefing on defense offset programs for mid-sized firms
SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- The arms procurement agency said Friday it co-hosted a briefing session on defense offset programs with U.S. GE Aerospace to provide business opportunities for mid-sized South Korean companies.
· Kim Seung-yeon
The Dow hits a record as most of Wall Street rises, but slumping AI stocks keep indexes mixed
NEW YORK — Most US stocks rose on Thursday, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied to another record, but more drops for computer chip companies and other winners of the artificial-intelligence boom kept indexes mixed.
· Associated Press
Christian Brothers kept nine child abusers in religious order due to Gospel imperative to help ‘the needy’, court documents reveal
Exclusive: Documents also show the Catholic order sought financial support from the Holy See months before it declared it lacked money to pay survivors
· Christopher Knaus
Kuaishou files US$3 billion Kling AI funding round to Hong Kong stock exchange
Short video giant’s filing confirms SCMP exclusive; investors include tech heavyweights, state investment vehicles and entertainment firms
· Ben Jiang
Kuaishou files US$3 billion Kling AI funding round to Hong Kong stock exchange
Short video giant’s filing confirms SCMP exclusive; investors include tech heavyweights, state investment vehicles and entertainment firms
· Ben Jiang
Hong Kong pivots to a 5-day civil service work week in 2006 – SCMP archive
On this day 20 years ago, Hong Kong reduced the working week from 5.5 days to 5 for the city’s government staff
· SCMP
Hong Kong pivots to a 5-day civil service work week in 2006 – SCMP archive
On this day 20 years ago, Hong Kong reduced the working week from 5.5 days to 5 for the city’s government staff
· SCMP
Gold slump tests Chinese brand Laopu's resilience as luxury upstart
Laopu Gold jewelry at a shop in Hong Kong: The company made its name using heritage materials and motifs. (Photo by Cissy Zhou)
· Staff Writer
Nets’ offseason has been both good and bad — and there’s plenty of unfinished business
In a summer that’s already seen a number of stars traded, the Nets’ moves have been more measured than momentous, raising the floor more than the ceiling.
· Brian Lewis
Chinese banks surge ahead amid Hong Kong’s IPO wave, challenging global giants
Chinese investment banks are challenging global rivals after earning billions of dollars in the first half of the year
· Chelsea Yang
Chinese banks surge ahead amid Hong Kong’s IPO wave, challenging global giants
Chinese investment banks are challenging global rivals after earning billions of dollars in the first half of the year
· Chelsea Yang
Robots ‘will not replace bodyguards’ despite rise of AI in private security | The National
The cyborgs from The Terminator and the Murderbot series will remain fictional for now, despite the rapid introduction of artificial intelligence and robotics technology globally.
· Aarti Nagraj
The UAE's economy is moving from resilience to recovery | The National
This week’s news that UAE crude oil exports are back to near-prewar levels is a reflection not only of the country's economic strength but also the transitional moment it is experiencing. If the Iranian drone and missile strikes that began in February highlighted the Emirates’ resilience, this restoration of its ene…
· The National Editorial
The world’s financial system has been upended
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· Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
Jaylen Brown opens up about 76ers trade — and how he has to change attitude toward former nemesis
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· Thomas Gamba-Ellis
The 4 Percent Rule Is Showing Its Age: Smarter Withdrawal Strategies For 2026
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· Tyler Durden
Vietnam's Q2 economic growth accelerates to 8.39%
First-half rise of 8.18% means pressure is on economy to meet government's 10% annual growth target
· Staff Writer
Tesla tops imported car sales in S. Korea in H1
SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla was the best-selling imported passenger car brand in South Korea in the first half of this year, capturing 30 percent of the market, industry data showed Friday.
· Kim Eun-jung
Hong Kong to launch long-awaited gold clearing and settlement system next week: sources
The city plans to process its first gold settlement on Tuesday, according to those familiar with the matter
· Enoch Yiu
Hong Kong to launch long-awaited gold clearing and settlement system next week: sources
The city plans to process its first gold settlement on Tuesday, according to those familiar with the matter
· Enoch Yiu
Japan aims to ignite 'animal spirits' with $2.3tn plan
Minoru Kiuchi, minister of state for economic and fiscal policy, told Nikkei Asia that innovation-driven economic growth would help secure Japan's international standing. (Photo by Hikaru Yagi)
· Staff Writer
Secrets of government bunker pyramid exposed for first time: ‘Should have filmed the Backrooms there’
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· Daniel Farr
FDI pledges to S. Korea up 9 pct in H1: data
SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) pledges to South Korea rose 9.1 percent on-year in the first six months of 2026 on the back of growing global confidence in the country's cutting-edge industries, data showed Friday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Australia expects to gain extra US$26 billion from exports after Iran war raises prices
Exports are set to rise almost 3 per cent to A$416 billion this financial year, with the biggest beneficiary being the LNG industry
· Bloomberg
Australia expects to gain extra US$26 billion from exports after Iran war raises prices
Exports are set to rise almost 3 per cent to A$416 billion this financial year, with the biggest beneficiary being the LNG industry
· Bloomberg
‘Don’t kill music’: Anthony Albanese’s favourite bands beg PM to stop AI companies from stealing their work
A potential deal with the government would allow international tech companies to mine the creative work of Australian musicians. Some of the prime minister’s favourite artists told the Guardian how they feel about it
· Steph Harmon
America's $31 Trillion Economy By State
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, its economy has grown to nearly $31 trillion, making it the world’s largest by a wide margin.
· Tyler Durden
CNBC Daily Open: Trump's children, stock buying spree in the spotlight
Hello, this is Justina Lee writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
· Justina Lee
[OPINION] Why China won’t just leave out the Philippines
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· gdecastro0289
Chinese gym refunds client, offers membership elsewhere after body odour complaints
Hangzhou man told that economic downturn and repeated comments from other users forced decision to revoke use of facility
· Alice Yan
China gym refunds client, offers membership elsewhere after body odour complaints
Hangzhou man told that economic downturn and repeated comments from other users forced decision to revoke use of facility
· Alice Yan
S. Korea's foreign reserves rise in June despite FX market-stabilizing measures
South Korea's foreign reserves rose in June despite efforts by authorities to manage exchange rate volatility, the central bank said Friday.
· Yonhap
S. Korea to offer 14.9 tln won to support SMEs amid FX volatility
SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will spend 14.9 trillion won (US$9.62 billion) to support small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) hit by the recent foreign exchange volatility, the finance minister said Friday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Converge joins IBPAP to help in AI readiness
CONVERGE ICT Solutions Inc. has joined the IT & Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) as a Platinum Member to support the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry’s move toward artificial intelligence (AI) readiness.
· Nazylen Joy Mabanglo
Vietnam pushes rental housing as ownership loses its edge
High-rise apartment blocks and dense urban housing are seen in Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam is pushing to expand rental housing as rising property prices strain affordability in its major cities. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
· LIEN HOANG
DA to bar entry of 5% broken imported rice
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) “will not allow” the entry of 5-percent broken imported rice, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said on Thursday.
· Giselle P. Jordan
Costco announces all California stores to shut on Fourth of July — here’s where to go instead
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· Nina Joudeh
(URGENT) Seoul stocks open 1.2 pct higher on bargain hunting
(LEAD) Samsung, SK hynix to build HBM packaging fabs in Chungcheong region as part of 392 tln won in total investment
· Kim Eun-jung