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US equity futures are weaker, dragged lower by Tech after a disappointing outlook from Broadcom triggered doubts that the blistering rally in technology shares had gone too far, a move exacerbated by euphoric positioning. As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures dropped 0.4%, while Nasdaq futures slumped 1.2%. Broadcom, which a…
Dubai has unveiled a new programme aimed at helping small and medium companies get off the ground faster and in a more cost-effective manner.
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Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has announced a major expansion of illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, as he pushes to annex more of the Palestinian territory.
A high-pressure acid leach (HPAL) smelter run by Harita Nickel on Obi island, Indonesia. HPAL smelters process nickel ore into materials for electric vehicle batteries. (Photo by Dimas Ardian)
HKMAO’s Xia Baolong visits university town, research institutes and innovation and technology companies in Hengqin zone
HKMAO’s Xia Baolong visits university town, research institutes and innovation and technology companies in Hengqin zone
Lebanon’s pound has held near 89,500 to the dollar even as war drains the country’s reserves, damages infrastructure, and pushes an already exhausted economy deeper into uncertainty.
US$6.5 million sale in Po Garden delivers a 238 per cent gain, as mainland buyers sustain demand for high-end homes in the city
US$6.5 million sale in Po Garden delivers a 238 per cent gain, as mainland buyers sustain demand for high-end homes in the city
Exclusive: Analysis shows resort has yet to recoup Disney’s investment despite record revenue and 16m annual visitors
There’s a stew of factors at work behind the rise in consumer rage – but there are potential solutions, too
Drink brands such as Yahweh and Praise Energy say they’re raising awareness for Christianity – but are they just treating Jesus like an uncopyrighted Mickey Mouse?
While his bosses look (to varying degrees) like bumblers, cowards or corporate tools, Pelley will be remembered as a beacon of integrity
If everyone is spending like there won’t be a tomorrow, there probably won’t be a tomorrow
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, discussed regional security issues and ways to bolster cooperation in trade, nuclear energy and infrastructure during their talks in Seoul on Thursday, Seoul's foreign ministry said.
The 2008 financial crisis marked a structural shift in central bank behaviour
A foreign exchange market intervention is the “ultimate means of sending a message” to market participants, Japanese Vice Finance Minister for International Affairs Atsushi Mimura said during a recent interview.
China has launched a two-month campaign to clean up its massive micro drama industry, targeting violent, sexual and ‘wealth-flaunting’ content
China has launched a two-month campaign to clean up its massive micro drama industry, targeting violent, sexual and ‘wealth-flaunting’ content
Violence flares before protests on Thursday over president’s decision to remain in office after his term expired
SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, discussed regional security issues and ways to bolster cooperation in trade, nuclear energy and infrastructure during their talks in Seoul on Thursday, Seoul's foreign ministry said.
Consultancy giant KPMG was ordered to provide assurances it had not misused confidential Queensland government data after the embattled firm confirmed it had shared secret client information to win new business.
Big Food is packing protein into crisps, cereals, waffles and even Starbucks’ lattes, and consumers can’t get enough of it.
By now, readers have a clear understanding that the Gulf-driven energy shock is on course to collide with a potential super El Niño weather event, creating what could be a dangerous second-order shock to food supply chains around the world.
A VinFast VF3 electric vehicle on display in Manila. The Vietnamese carmaker has seen sales rise sharply in the Philippines amid a surge in demand driven by rising fuel prices. (Photo by Yuki Fujita)
While wealthy Americans hail a booming stock market, the rest of us worry about rising inflation and people struggling to make ends meet
A website compiling Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s projected itinerary in Korea and related Korean stock movements has drawn more than 70,000 visitors, showing how closely investors are watching his visit for clues on Nvidia’s next partnerships in the country’s AI supply chain.
The dispute comes as industrial policy becomes a major point of contention in global trade, particularly in hi-tech and strategic sectors
The dispute comes as industrial policy becomes a major point of contention in global trade, particularly in hi-tech and strategic sectors
While tech giants are driving South Korea’s stock market higher, the country’s currency is struggling and foreign investors are pulling out
While tech giants are driving South Korea’s stock market higher, the country’s currency is struggling and foreign investors are pulling out
Japanese mobile payment service PayPay will acquire insurer T&D Financial Life Insurance for around $839 million, marking its full-scale entry into the business. (Photos by Suzu Takahashi and Yo Inoue)
Elon Musk is set to become the world’s first trillionaire after a Thursday report by CNBC said he plans to offer SpaceX shares at a fixed price of $135 in an initial public offering (IPO).
European chamber pushes for ‘one Shanghai’ policy as survey reveals cross-border capital flow and market access barriers weigh on operations
European chamber pushes for ‘one Shanghai’ policy as survey reveals cross-border capital flow and market access barriers weigh on operations
Queensland’s anti-corruption agency has been asked to probe poor financial governance at the top of the police service, with its interim commissioner saying the department has been “living beyond its means”.
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Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock believes the country will avoid a recession even if oil prices continue to climb, while rejecting even the notion that Australia is facing a period of stagflation.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, right, welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron in Yerevan on May 5. Pashinyan's government seeks closer ties with the European Union. (Reuters via third party)
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, right, welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron in Yerevan on May 5. Pashinyan's government seeks closer ties with the European Union. (Reuters via third party)
SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- Climate Minister Kim Sung-whan on Thursday called for efforts to lower industrial electricity rates in a bid to help South Korean companies boost their global competitiveness, while reaffirming the country's push to expand clean energy amid climate change and the growth of advanced industries.
Large piles of rubbish have accumulated across Havana, a city of nearly two million people, raising growing concerns about public health and sanitation. Local authorities say fuel shortages have curtailed the operation of state-run collection lorries, leaving waste uncollected for prolonged periods. Residents report…
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DeepSeek takes top spot on ‘trending’ list as companies look for alternatives to OpenAI and Anthropic, spending tracker’s report says
DeepSeek takes top spot on ‘trending’ list as companies look for alternatives to OpenAI and Anthropic, spending tracker’s report says
A controversial program designed to save $250 million through cutting hundreds of jobs at the Australian National University could not be justified by the state of the institution’s finances, according to a damning report released late on Thursday.
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Some will question its credibility. But the alternative future to the one imagined in the World Justice Report is far more bleak