US-China talks need to be ‘institutionalised’ to ease tensions in AI era: Haass
Meetings between US and Chinese officials should be routine, rather than ‘news’, as both sides want to avoid confrontation, veteran US diplomat says
· Mia Nurmamat
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Blaze destroys Jewish-owned business in North West London, cause unknown
A massive fire broke out and destroyed the warehouse of Jewish-owned events business SVS Productions in the United Kingdom on Thursday night.
· MATHILDA HELLER
China’s Nvidia challenger MetaX eyes Hong Kong share sale to fund AI ambitions
Shanghai-listed AI chipmaker plans H-share sale to fund next-generation GPU development, supply-chain investment and global expansion
· Wency Chen
China’s Nvidia challenger MetaX eyes Hong Kong share sale to fund AI ambitions
Shanghai-listed AI chipmaker plans H-share sale to fund next-generation GPU development, supply-chain investment and global expansion
· Wency Chen
Indonesian students protest government policies as economic pressures grow
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Hundreds of Indonesian students rallied Friday in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, demanding lower fuel and food prices and urging President Prabowo Subianto to roll back costly state spending programs as economic pressures mount.
· Associated Press
Indonesian students protest gov’t policies amid economic strain
Some 1,500 Indonesian students have taken to the streets of the capital to protest against a series of economic policies by the government of President Prabowo Subianto, as Southeast Asia’s biggest economy faces mounting fiscal pressures amid a global supply chain crisis.
· Al Jazeera
Russian Lawmaker Calls for Terrorist Designation for SpaceX as Company Readies Blockbuster IPO
A senior Russian lawmaker on Thursday criticized Russians who invest in Western companies and suggested that Elon Musk's SpaceX should be designated a terrorist organization because its Starlink satellite network is used by Ukraine's military.
· The Moscow Times
AFP stands in solidarity with Teodoro against China’s sanction
MANILA, Philippines —The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday expressed solidarity with Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. following China’s imposition of a travel and business engagement ban against him and his family over his relentless stance against China’s illegal presence and aggressive behavior…
· Izel Abanilla
DOJ Probes Big Banks For Alleged "Debanking" Of Clients
The US Dept of Justice is intensifying scrutiny of some of the country’s largest financial institutions over allegations that customers were denied banking services, or "debanked" for political or ideological reasons, according to the Wall Street Journal.
· Tyler Durden
Court extends order against college finance chief in HK$25m embezzlement case
Hong Kong Chu Hai College alleges that Ray Yip disguised illicit transactions as academic and administrative expenses
· Brian Wong
Court extends order against college finance chief in HK$25m embezzlement case
Hong Kong Chu Hai College alleges that Ray Yip disguised illicit transactions as academic and administrative expenses
· Brian Wong
Sadiq Khan says he told Met Police to investigate Great Israeli Real Estate event
Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, has said he opposes an upcoming real estate event promoting companies linked to illegal Israeli settlements, and has discussed it with the Metropolitan Police, the Foreign Office and the Home Office.
· Middleeasteye
Kim Jong-un turns out to be the cleverest of them all
As others exert geopolitical influence based on economic or military might, North Korea’s leader has turned a weaker hand to his advantage
· Alex Lo
Kim Jong-un turns out to be the cleverest of them all
As others exert geopolitical influence based on economic or military might, North Korea’s leader has turned a weaker hand to his advantage
· Alex Lo
Futures Rally Amid Fresh Iran Peace Hopes, All Eyes On SpaceX
US stock futures and global markets are higher, extending their rally while oil hit the lowest level in months following fresh reports that the US and Iran are nearing a provisional agreement to end their war, even if top leadership has yet to sign off. Meanwhile, all eyes are on SpaceX - the world's biggest IPO- wh…
· Tyler Durden
Sadiq Khan says he told Met Police to investigate Great Israeli Real Estate event
Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, has said he opposes an upcoming real estate event promoting companies linked to illegal Israeli settlements, and has discussed it with the Metropolitan Police, the Foreign Office and the Home Office.
· Middleeasteye
Lee to attend business roundtable in Rome to explore S. Korea-Italy economic cooperation
President Lee Jae Myung plans to attend a business roundtable in Rome on Friday to explore ways to enhance economic cooperation between South Korea and Italy, with Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong also scheduled to participate.
· Yonhap
As China’s economy lumbers amid property crisis, why hasn’t AI helped pick up the slack?
AI might be an economic panacea for the US, but it may not be one for China and the recovery of its real estate industry, one analyst says
· Ji Siqi
AI has boosted the US economy. Why isn’t it doing the same for China?
AI might be an economic panacea for the US, but it may not be one for China and the recovery of its real estate industry, one analyst says
· Ji Siqi
Uber appeals against reinstating driver accused of speeding, racist remarks
Uber has appealed against an order made by the fair work umpire to reinstate a driver who was banned after receiving 16 misconduct allegations, calling on the government to go further as it updates its deactivation laws concerning sexual harassment.
· Millie Muroi
Lee to attend business roundtable in Rome to explore S. Korea-Italy economic cooperation
ROME, June 12 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung plans to attend a business roundtable in Rome on Friday to explore ways to enhance economic cooperation between South Korea and Italy, with Samsung Electronics Co. Chairman Lee Jae-yong also scheduled to participate.
· Park Boram
Nikkei adds 11 stocks including Dai-ichi Life to high dividend index
Eight names including Mizuho Financial Group removed as reshuffle takes effect on June 30
· Staff Writer
Mirae Asset gets $312.5m share allocation in SpaceX IPO
Mirae Asset Securities has received 2.31 million shares in SpaceX’s initial public offering, joining the underwriting group for the record-setting market debut of Elon Musk’s aerospace company.
· Jie Ye-eun
Liftoff: SpaceX Gray-Market Trading Signals 35% IPO Pop
Trader sentiment has sharply reversed after President Trump canceled the planned strikes and negotiators signaled progress toward a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal.
· Tyler Durden
Can Singapore-linked growth deliver votes for Johor’s ruling party?
Living costs and economic strides form the undertones of influence in Johor and Negeri Sembilan when voters head to the polls on July 11 and August 1
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Can Singapore-linked growth deliver votes for Johor’s ruling party?
Living costs and economic strides form the undertones of influence in Johor and Negeri Sembilan when voters head to the polls on July 11 and August 1
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Split with Russia won’t end well for Europe – MEP
Residents of EU countries will ultimately suffer from the bloc’s decision to cut economic relations with Russia, a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) representing Slovakia, Judita Lassakova, has said.
· RT
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Residents of EU countries will ultimately suffer from the bloc’s decision to cut economic relations with Russia, a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) representing Slovakia, Judita Lassakova, has said.
· RT
"Resetting Business": Xbox Layoffs Loom As New CEO Supercharges Overhaul
Microsoft's Xbox gaming division is preparing for a major round of job cuts at the end of the month as new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma moves to "reset" the unit amid a confluence of negative and worsening pressures, including shrinking revenue, soft hardware sales, plateauing Game Pass momentum, and what management now des…
· Tyler Durden
Indonesian students protest government policies as economic pressures grow
A student protester holds up a mask of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during a rally against a fuel price hike, government inefficient spendings, and military involvement in civilian affairs in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)
· Niniek Karmini
Armed forces minister called for ‘new way of governing’ in resignation letter to Starmer – UK politics live
Al Carns also indicated that he has leadership ambitions in the resignation letter than he released last night.
· Andrewsparrow
Samsung foundry chief sees profit turnaround in 2028
Samsung Electronics’ foundry chief Han Jin-man said Friday the company’s contract chipmaking business is unlikely to turn profitable next year, making 2028 a more realistic target for a turnaround.
· Jie Ye-eun
After record IPO, Musk’s SpaceX faces next test in market debut
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
‘Illegal and immoral’: How Luxembourg became the EU hub for Israeli war bonds
On 1 September 2025, a little-noticed administrative decision by the financial regulator of one of Europe's smallest countries set off a legal storm that is still building.
· Middleeasteye
Europe is blaming China’s economic rise for its own failures, think tank says
It comes as Beijing reportedly cancelled two meetings with the EU this month, and as the bloc prepares for key talks on China policy
· Shi Jiangtao
Europe is blaming China’s economic rise for its own failures, think tank says
It comes as Beijing reportedly cancelled two meetings with the EU this month, and as the bloc prepares for key talks on China policy
· Shi Jiangtao
HelloFresh should take notes from Bud Light — embracing Pride typically proceeds a business freefall
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· Bethany Mandel
Abu Dhabi’s IHC announces first tranche of Dh5bn share buyback programme | The National
Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company plans to buy back Dh1.8 billion ($490 million) worth of shares under the first tranche of its Dh5 billion programme approved in March.
· Fareed Rahman
BofA Sees "Runaway Price Risk" In Spot Sulfur As Global Supply Chain Freezes
Sulfur is a critical industrial input produced as a byproduct of oil refining and natural gas processing. With roughly half of the world's seaborne sulfur trade trapped behind the Hormuz maritime chokepoint, another 15% stuck in Kazakhstan due to export-logistics blockades, and demand destruction still insufficient …
· Tyler Durden
Hong Kong gazettes tax break for fund managers’ bonuses to bolster role as wealth hub
The tax reform bill, which the government expects will attract talent to the city, is set to be read by lawmakers on June 24
· Enoch Yiu
Hong Kong gazettes tax break for fund managers’ bonuses to bolster role as wealth hub
The tax reform bill, which the government expects will attract talent to the city, is set to be read by lawmakers on June 24
· Enoch Yiu
Elon Musk on track to become world’s first trillionaire today as SpaceX lists on US stock market – business live
Rolling coverage of SpaceX’s record-breaking initial public offering, after Elon Musk’s company is valued at $1.77tn in share offering
· Graemewearden
Hong Kong regulators vow strict compliance as Beijing tightens capital controls
Regulators stress that Hong Kong’s role as an international financial centre must support China’s broader financial development objectives.
· Alice Li
Hong Kong regulators vow strict compliance as Beijing tightens capital controls
Regulators stress that Hong Kong’s role as an international financial centre must support China’s broader financial development objectives
· Alice Li
Exclusive Dubai island records Dh1bn in three beachfront plot sales in two months | The National
Three large beachfront plots on an exclusive Dubai island have been sold for a collective Dh1 billion ($272 million) in the past two months, in a sign that ultra-wealthy investor interest remains resilient despite the Iran war.
· Aarti Nagraj
‘Not a crackdown’: China regulators signal more neutral enforcement in shift from 2021
Increased scrutiny of tech giants and finance firms seen as end to the era of administrative restraint as officials move to curb monopolies and price wars
· Frank Chen
‘Not a crackdown’: China regulators signal more neutral enforcement in shift from 2021
Increased scrutiny of tech giants and finance firms seen as end to the era of administrative restraint as officials move to curb monopolies and price wars
· Frank Chen
Beyond Yoon’s verdict: How drone operation echoed across inter-Korean ties
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
After SpaceX’s huge IPO, Americans’ financial future will be bound to AI
They’re about to get more AI rammed down their throats, stuck into their pension plans and investment portfolios
· Eduardo Porter