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Newest first · UTC+11:00Delivery pain for UK dad as baby magazine arrives 19 years late
Paul Edwards ordered the publication before the birth of his son in 2007, but experienced pregnant pause before receiving it this week
Soloviev Group refinances West 57th Street tower
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Netafim, Israel's drip irrigation developers, opens biggest manufacturing plant to date in Mexico
Nefatim, an Israeli-developed manufacturer of precision agriculture equipment, announced on Sunday the inauguration of one of its largest factories to date in Hermosillo, Mexico.
US Sen. Bob Packwood, who resigned in sexual harassment scandal, dies
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Bob Packwood, R-Ore., holds a book entitled “Intensive Care” by Ross Perot, during hearings dealing with the future of Medicare on Capitol Hill, Aug. 30, 1995. (AP Photo/Dennis Cook, File)
Data continues to confirm Manhattan’s strong office leasing market
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Choose One: Housing Is Shelter, Or Housing Is Just Another Asset In A Bubble Economy
Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via Of Two Minds,
'ChatGPT is dead': OpenAI plans to ditch chatbots for agents in upcoming updates of AI model - FT
OpenAI plans to transform ChatGPT into a "superapp" that combines coding tools and AI agents, with executives aiming to focus the product on the functions that offer the most revenue possible ahead of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) later this year, The Financial Times reported on Sunday.
'Dead Internet is here': Machines, AI bots outnumber humans online, Cloudflare's report reveals
The Internet has more artificial intelligence and bot traffic than actual human traffic, according to a new Cloudflare report published last week that seems to confirm the “Dead Internet Theory.”
Air fare rises ‘inevitable’ as airlines face extra $100bn jet fuel bill this year
Iata summit in Brazil hears top executives say although jet fuel shortages are unlikely industry-wide profits will halve
China's rare-earth exports to Japan drop 80%, sending companies scrambling
China accounts for 70% of the world's rare-earth production and controls 90% of the processing and refining. (Nikkei montage/source photos by Reuters)
Hive Modular, Samsung to build PH's first smart modular home
Hive Modular, one of the Philippines' leading modular home manufacturers, has partnered with Samsung Electronics Philippines Corp. to develop what the companies describe as the country's first fully integrated smart modular home.
Debt servicing tops P1T as of end-April
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SEC streamlines process for securities lending deals
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PEZA investment approvals surge to P124.84B in Jan-May
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Cautious trading seen despite inflation relief
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Govt eyes growth boost from improved spending
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Minister of Foreign Trade holds high-level talks with Belarus Prime Minister | The National
Minister of Foreign Trade Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi has concluded a visit to Belarus where he met with the country's Prime Minister Alexander Turchin, Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov, and Minister of Economy Yuri Chebotar.
Americans' Average Monthly Mortgage Payment Tops $2000 For The First Time Ever
Authored by Michael Snyder via The Economic Collapse blog,
Australia’s housing market is cooling – but a Sydney flat with a broken shower still costs nearly $1m
Linly and Lena needed steady incomes, Linly’s parents’ help, the federal 5% deposit scheme and NSW’s stamp duty discount to buy a two-bedroom flat in Ashfield
Abdulla bin Touq: UAE plan to recycle textile waste can provide major financial boost | The National
A campaign to reduce the amount of clothing going to waste represents an opportunity to provide the UAE with a significant financial boost, the country's Minister for Economy has said.
South Korea's top tech university emerges as startup powerhouse
Bae Hyeon-min, dean at the KAIST Institute for Entrepreneurship, stands next to a medical robot. (Photo by Nami Matsuura)
Inflation inside the electronics you buy may soon become a bit more sticky
Anyone with evergreens in their yard probably knows the familiar feeling of putting their hand on the trunk and coming away with a sticky film on their fingers. This sticky stuff is better known as resin. Under the right conditions, tree resin hardens. Humans, like with so many natural substances, realized that resi…
Opec+ agrees fourth monthly output rise despite Hormuz closure and price swings | The National
Seven Opec+ oil producers have agreed to raise their July crude production target by 188,000 barrels per day, the fourth monthly increase, despite supply concerns and oil price volatility driven by the Iran war.
Globe’s GFiber Prepaid, GCash power Caloocan’s public market
MANILA, Philippines — A partnership between Globe AT HOME and GCash has transformed public markets into digital marketplaces, bringing connectivity and financial inclusion to the heart of the communities.
Sheikh Maktoum says UAE turned global challenges into growth opportunities in 2025 | The National
UAE GDP grew 6.2 per cent year-on-year to Dh1.9 trillion ($517.2 billion) in 2025, driven by a strong non-oil sector.
Top Wall Street analysts recommend these 3 dividend stocks for solid returns
Global stock markets remain volatile amid uncertainty in the Middle East and a focus on artificial intelligence stocks. Investors seeking steady income can bolster their portfolios by adding dividend stocks with attractive yields.
China widens repair network for C919, C909 jets to outfly supply disruptions
China’s home-grown jets will be able to stay in the air for longer as maintenance centres open on the mainland, some with Hong Kong servicers
China widens repair network for C919, C909 jets to outfly supply disruptions
China’s home-grown jets will be able to stay in the air for longer as maintenance centres open on the mainland, some with Hong Kong servicers
Harry's and Coterie owner Mammoth Brands has ambitions to be the next CPG giant
Mammoth Brands wants to take on traditional consumer packaged goods companies, armed with a portfolio of disruptors in the personal and baby care categories that have won over consumers and retailers alike.
A raucous Copenhagen crowd cheers Denmark’s 2026 Mullet Championship
Business in the front, party in the back - a packed Danish crowd Saturday celebrated the much-maligned but enduring mullet hairstyle at the country’s annual Mullet Championships. (AP Video by James Brooks)
Repair Cafes urge consumers to fix their goods, not toss them
Electronic repair coach Dan Casey and his mother Diane Casey work on a sound-mixing device at a Repair Café in New Paltz, N.Y., May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Weissenstein)
Israel must overhaul trauma care for 50,000 former IDF soldiers, defense committee urges
The government committee headed by Professor Shlomo Mor Yosef on Sunday issued its first report recommending radical changes to the handling of 50,000 emotional trauma cases of former IDF soldiers to the Defense and Finance Ministries.
US insurers’ move to back vaccines sends ‘powerful’ message about safety of shots, experts say
As Trump officials take aim at vaccine schedule, scientists encouraged by companies’ desire to continue coverage
Which company could become the Chinese Pfizer? Here are analysts’ top picks
A boom in outlicensing agreements leads to a debate over which Chinese firms may be first to break into overseas markets with own brands
Which company could become the Chinese Pfizer? Here are analysts’ top picks
A boom in outlicensing agreements leads to a debate over which Chinese firms may be first to break into overseas markets with own brands
Hong Kong to open first convenience store operated by humanoid robot in AI push
Store in Hung Hom will feature robot able to serve customers in different languages in latest example of city’s AI adoption, finance chief says
Hong Kong to open first convenience store operated by humanoid robot in AI push
Store in Hung Hom will feature robot able to serve customers in different languages in latest example of city’s AI adoption, finance chief says
Will Xi’s North Korea visit show Kim that China remains Pyongyang’s most vital ally?
Beijing has been concerned by its neighbour’s closer ties with Russia and is expected to highlight the importance of its economic support
Will Xi’s North Korea visit show Kim that China remains Pyongyang’s most vital ally?
Beijing has been concerned by its neighbour’s closer ties with Russia and is expected to highlight the importance of its economic support
How have countries around the world responded to the US-Israel war on Iran?
Sunday marks 100 days since the United States and Israel launched war on Iran – a conflict that has triggered a global energy crisis and darkened the global economic outlook.
Gold slump: China’s sales plunge as precious metal’s price dips, leaving buyers wary
While China’s interest in gold is unlikely to fade, investment-grade product sales have dwindled after 15 months of retail growth
Gold slump: China’s sales plunge as precious metal’s price dips, leaving buyers wary
While China’s interest in gold is unlikely to fade, investment-grade product sales have dwindled after 15 months of retail growth
Top policymakers vow stern action against speculative FX market activities as won weakens
SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- Top economic and financial policymakers on Sunday pledged to take stern action against market-disruptive activities and speculative trading amid a weakening Korean won.
Jensen Huang throws out ceremonial pitch before KBO game
SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang tossed the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game in Seoul on Sunday, the latest public appearance by the popular business executive during his short trip filled with many.
Guam, CNMI governors push visa-free travel for Filipinos
SAIPAN, Northern Marianas—Guam Gov. Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero and CNMI Gov. David M. Apatang urged the US government to add the Philippines to the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program, saying the move would strengthen ties with a key Indo-Pacific ally while boosting tourism and economic activity in the two island jurisdicti…
Iran war day 100: US, Iran trade attacks again, raising tensions
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said it shot down a pair of Iranian drones threatening the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions as Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi landed in Tehran as part of new diplomatic efforts.
The lawsuits that could give AI its ‘Big Tobacco’ moment
The legal strategy that hammered the tobacco industry and inspired a cascade of social media lawsuits is posing a rising threat to artificial intelligence companies.
Steve Rosenberg: Lasting image of Russia's economic forum is plume of smoke over St Petersburg
An evil sorcerer is the last person you'd expect to see at an economic forum.