How to navigate Ireland’s EU presidency policy agenda like a pro
Ireland is stepping into its role as chair of the EU’s policy agenda at a moment when Europe’s politics are, for once, helping rather than holding it back.
· POLITICO
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Ireland’s Big Tech presidency dilemma: Shaping the rules for companies it hosts
As Ireland gets ready to engineer compromises between EU countries on tricky tech files in the latter half of this year, the very loud, trumpeting elephant in the room will be the country’s close relationship with U.S. tech giants.
· Ellen O'Regan
China securities regulator warns against speculating on 'tech hype' and using AI for stock picking
China will crack down on technology themes designed to boost stock prices, the top securities regulator said, signaling Beijing's growing unease with speculation on the artificial intelligence-linked stock rally.
· Anniek Bao
'A signal of where power sits': Trump and world leaders joined by OpenAI, Anthropic, Google at G7
Chiefs of the world's leading AI companies are descending on the G7 conference in France Wednesday, in a sign of their growing geopolitical influence as artificial intelligence rises to the top of the global agenda.
· Kai Nicol-Schwarz
Business jet crashes on Texas highway leaving one person dead
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Nobody noticed, but China just rewrote the rules of global business
China rewrote the rules of global business a few weeks ago. You probably missed it. Two innocuous-sounding regulations from the State Council threaten to upend business as usual for any company that does work in China or engages with a Chinese counterpart.
· Brad Glosserman
(2nd LD) BOK chief vows proactive efforts to tame inflation
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· Kang Yoon-seung
Why the US-Iran framework keeps the sanctions architecture alive | The National
The memorandum that the US and Iran are set to sign in Geneva on Friday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is likely to keep the sanctions architecture governing Iranian and Russian crude alive in a different form, run through temporary waivers that Washington can extend, shorten, or revoke at will.
· Jennifer Gnana
Internal Affairs closing in on breakthough win for Widdup
Hawkesbury trainer Brad Widdup is banking on class to prevail when promising colt Internal Affairs resumes from a spell at Gosford on Thursday.
· John Schell
Lee to attend G7 summit sessions on global economic imbalances, AI emergence
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung was set to attend an expanded session of the Group of Seven (G7) summit Wednesday in the French town of Evian to discuss global economic imbalances.
· Park Boram
Watch : Gatchalian vows Senate to focus on economic relief, disaster response
Newly elected Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian vows to prioritize legislative measures addressing the country’s most urgent economic and social challenges, including rising fuel and commodity prices, disaster recovery efforts in Mindanao, and preparations for the looming threat of Super El Niño. In his acceptance…
· The Manila Times
Ondas unveils AI‑driven autonomous 'system-of-systems' at Eurosatory
Ondas is pushing deeper into the autonomous defense market and has unveiled a broad suite of systems designed to link air, ground, and AI‑driven capabilities into a single operational network.
· ANNA AHRONHEIM
Nissan rolls out new compact SUV as it eyes sales revival in Japan
Nissan Motor unveiled its remodeled Kicks compact SUV at an event in Tokyo on June 17. (Photo by Takashi Miyazaki)
· Staff Writer
US-Iran deal incentives revealed and Lebanon's future remain uncertain | The National
In today's episode of Trending Middle East, we look at the details of the proposed US-Iran agreement, with reports suggesting Tehran could receive sweeping economic incentives, including access to oil markets, sanctions relief and a $300 billion development fund in exchange for commitments on its nuclear programme.
· The National
Canada's $43b submarine choice: Korean readiness or German innovation?
Hanwha Ocean touts proven submarines, faster delivery, economic benefits in race for one of world's largest naval contracts
· Ahn Sung-mi
Details of Iran-US deal emerge ahead of signing ceremony | The National
Details of a landmark deal expected to be signed by the US and Iran on Friday are emerging, revealing a framework that would rapidly unlock Iranian oil exports, channel funds into its economy and begin a phased rollback of sanctions in exchange for nuclear curbs.
· David Vujanovic
Details of US-Iran deal emerge ahead of signing ceremony | The National
Details of a landmark deal expected to be signed by the US and Iran on Friday are emerging, revealing a framework that would rapidly unlock Iranian oil exports, channel funds into its economy and begin a phased rollback of sanctions in exchange for nuclear curbs.
· David Vujanovic
After 11 years on a housing wait list, Lynette is getting desperate
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· Lauren Pezet
[Photo News] Shinhan's super app
Shinhan Financial Group Chairman Jin Ok-dong introduces Super SOL, the group's new all-in-one financial platform, at its headquarters in Seoul on Wednesday. The app consolidates services across Shinhan affiliates and includes an AI agent that recommends and manages financial products through conversation. (Shinhan F…
· Choi Ji-won
King River deploys drone tech to unlock hidden WA gold
King River Resources has fired up a drone-borne magnetic survey over its recently acquired Mindoolah gold project in Western Australia to unveil the source of its eye-watering historical gold mineralisation with detailed new-age imaging.
· Andrew Todd
Starbucks in South Korea to close all stores early for history training
Starbucks Korea will take the unprecedented step of closing all stores early on June 22 to conduct history training for its entire workforce following a botched promotional event that triggered a customer boycott.
· Hyonhee Shin
US-Iran cease-fire raises new questions for Seoul
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
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· The Manila Times
UK inflation holds steady at 2.8% in May
U.K. inflation held at 2.8% in May, slightly below expectations, official figures showed on Wednesday.
· Chloe Taylor
Video: British MP asks clarification on Israeli real estate event held in London
Ellie Chowns, a British Member of Parliament with the Green Party, raised a question regarding Israeli real estate events taking place in London over the weekend, which market and sell properties in illegal West Bank settlements.
· Middleeasteye
Shipping firms await proof of safety before returning to Hormuz
Shipping companies are waiting for evidence that the agreement between the United States and Iran will hold before resuming operations through the Strait of Hormuz, Al Jazeera Arabic reported.
· Middleeasteye
China pledges support for trading of treasury bond futures in Hong Kong
Top financial regulator declares support for move promoting yuan internationalisation and the city’s role as a yuan hub
· Zhang Shidong
China pledges support for trading of treasury bond futures in Hong Kong
Top financial regulator declares support for move promoting yuan internationalisation and the city’s role as a yuan hub
· Zhang Shidong
Mynt, parent of Philippine e-wallet giant GCash, files for an IPO
Mynt, parent of e-wallet platform GCash, said its board of directors on June 17 filed an application to list on the Philippine Stock Exchange. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Gettty Images)
· Staff Writer
Hyosung opens first AI data center in Seoul with Singapore’s STT GDC
Hyosung Group said Wednesday it has launched its first AI data center in Seoul with Singapore-based ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, targeting Korea’s rapidly growing data center market — projected to reach 20 trillion won ($13.2 billion) by 2030.
· Byun Hye-jin
Shanghai to lead ‘financial superpower’ push as China unveils plan to boost yuan use
China’s central bank governor speaks at annual financial forum about further opening repurchase facilities and offshore trading to foreign central banks
· Frank Chen
Shanghai to lead ‘financial superpower’ push as China unveils plan to boost yuan use
China’s central bank governor speaks at annual financial forum about further opening repurchase facilities and offshore trading to foreign central banks
· Frank Chen
(LEAD) BOK chief vows proactive efforts to tame inflation
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· Kang Yoon-seung
Can Vietnam satisfy Washington before trade ties fray?
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· James Borton
Navigating the China-EU trade divide
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Economy SeriesNavigating the China-EU trade divideAs trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels continue to rise, China’s firms in the European Union have been forced to walk a delicate tightrope: expanding their presence in the lucrative market while grappling with heightened regu…
· SCMP Staff
Navigating the China-EU trade divide
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Economy SeriesNavigating the China-EU trade divideAs trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels continue to rise, China’s firms in the European Union have been forced to walk a delicate tightrope: expanding their presence in the lucrative market while grappling with heightened regu…
· SCMP Staff
Golden Dragon stakes prime WA gold ground beside Big Bell giant
Golden Dragon Mining has made a strategic move to bolster its position in Western Australia’s prolifically gold-productive Murchison goldfields, lodging a new exploration licence application adjacent to the northeastern margin of Westgold’s revered 2.3-million-ounce Big Bell gold mine, 26km northwest of the historic…
· Doug Bright
Lee asks Trump to lead peaceful resolution of North Korea issue during brief G7 meet
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
Yum China's $1.2bn Pizza Hut purchase draws cool response from investors
Yum China is acquiring the mainland China operations of Pizza Hut from Yum Brands for $1.2 billion, while U.S. private equity firm LongRange Capital is buying the remainder of the business for $1.5 billion. (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)
· Staff Writer
Asian shares are mixed and oil stays below $80 as world awaits details on US-Iran deal
A currency trader stretches near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
· Chan Ho Him
Stock bonuses triple at Korea’s top companies
Top 100 companies paid W2.3tr in shares from January to May
· Yoon Min-sik
Japan logs a trade deficit as imports of electrical machinery surge
Containers are stacked at a port in Tokyo Tuesday, May 19, 2026. (Michi Ono/Kyodo News via AP)
· Yuri Kageyama
Inflation expected to linger despite end of Middle East war: BOK
SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is expected to continue facing elevated consumer prices despite the end of the Middle East conflict amid rising incomes following the boom in the technology industry, the central bank said Wednesday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Poor Filipino kids still dream of professional jobs - study
MANILA, Philippines — Poor Filipino children continue to dream of becoming teachers, nurses, engineers, doctors, police officers, and military officers despite economic disadvantage, according to a study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS).
· Red Mendoza
Ex-trade official tapped to lead new S. Korea-U.S. investment firm
SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- A former trade official has been tapped as the inaugural head of a new state-run company tasked with implementing Seoul's US$350 billion investment pledge to the United States, the finance ministry said Wednesday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
From 'Guardian' to 'Love in the Moonlight,' K-drama reunions are having a moment
The return of beloved casts highlights the growing value of established franchises as broadcasters seek dependable programming in a crowded market
· Lee Yoon-seo
Lululemon issues China apology after Great Wall yoga event draws criticism
A Lululemon store in Shanghai. China accounted for 16% of the Canadian activewear brand's group revenue in 2025. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
New AI tool allows users to chat with Jewish historical figures
I asked AI Sigmund Freud to interpret my dream this morning. All I got was some dancing dots, as if a) the great man had fallen asleep or b) my dream had broken his virtual brain.
· ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
Mirae Asset tops $1 trillion in client assets
Mirae Asset Financial Group said Wednesday that client assets under management had surpassed $1 trillion as of the end of May, reaching approximately $757.1 billion in domestic assets and $259 billion overseas.
· Jeon Ji-woo