Nigeria’s opposition divided, incumbent Tinubu eyes second term
Despite economic pains and an Islamist insurgency, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is viewed as the front runner in January’s elections
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Nigeria’s opposition divided, incumbent Tinubu eyes second term
Despite economic pains and an Islamist insurgency, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is viewed as the front runner in January’s elections
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· Sean Treppedi
Presidential envoy visits Canada to expand ties, back submarine bid
SEOUL, May 31 (Yonhap) -- Presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik departed for Canada on Sunday in his capacity as presidential special envoy for strategic economic cooperation in a visit widely seen as connected to Ottawa's submarine procurement project.
· Woo Jae-yeon
‘No substitute for harmony in the workplace’ – CDC chief
CLARK Development Corp. (CDC) President and CEO Agnes VST Devanadera addressed more 144 human resource (HR) practitioners from 66 locator companies that workplace conflicts, when handled constructively, can strengthen professional relationships.
· The Manila Times
High rents, job fears rank among top stressors for mainland students in Hong Kong
But over 40 per cent still plan to stay in city after graduation despite financial and mental strain, poll finds
· Oscar Liu
High rents, job fears rank among top stressors for mainland students in Hong Kong
But over 40 per cent still plan to stay in city after graduation despite financial and mental strain, poll finds
· Oscar Liu
Sky exits UAE news venture after genocide denial accusations
Sky News Arabia to retain its name in brand licensing deal after criticism of its coverage of the war in Sudan
· Marksweney
‘Deep concerns’: Labor gas plan triggers alarm in Asia
Labor’s plan to hold back more gas exports for domestic use is threatening to strain critical trade relationships in Asia, just as Australia seeks priority access to the region’s dwindling petrol and diesel supplies amid a global fuel crunch.
· Nick Toscano
‘Nothing adds up’: Veteran German politician tears into Merz’s Russia policy (VIDEO)
Germany’s policy on Russia is riddled with contradictions, veteran German politician Sahra Wagenknecht has argued, accusing Berlin of punishing Moscow over alleged violations of international law while excusing similar accusations leveled against the US and damaging its own economy in the process.
· RT
Korea to offer 24-hour won-dollar trading from July
South Korea's foreign exchange market will move to round-the-clock won-dollar trading from July, marking a major step in efforts to improve market accessibility.
· Im Eun-byel
For SpaceX, global dominance may not be written in the stars
Space is not an ordinary, commercial, open market but a strategic domain tied directly to sovereignty, security and industrial policy
· Bryan Luk
For SpaceX, global dominance may not be written in the stars
Space is not an ordinary, commercial, open market but a strategic domain tied directly to sovereignty, security and industrial policy
· Bryan Luk
AI firm MiniMax prepares for mainland China listing after shares surge in Hong Kong
Chinese AI model company hires Citic Securities to prepare a mainland share sale, with the listing venue yet to be confirmed
· Zhang Shidong
AI firm MiniMax prepares for mainland China listing after shares surge in Hong Kong
Chinese AI model company hires Citic Securities to prepare a mainland share sale, with the listing venue yet to be confirmed
· Zhang Shidong
Former finance minister Kahlon convicted of reporting offense in UnetCredit collapse case
Former finance minister Moshe Kahlon was convicted on Sunday of failing to ensure that serious financial irregularities at UnetCredit were properly reported to the public while he served as the company's chairman.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Iraq's Al Zaidi orders body to oversee contracts and recover public funds | The National
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi on Saturday ordered the creation of a high-level body to tighten control over government spending and reduce financial waste.
· Sinan Mahmoud
SoftBank plans 75 billion euros of AI investments in France, as Europe struggles to catch up with U.S. and China
Japan's SoftBank Group plans to invest 45 billion euros ($53 billion) over the next five years to build artificial intelligence infrastructure in France, the company said on Sunday.
· Azhar Sukri
As EU mulls economic tools, China vows to take steps against any new trade restrictions
While warning of retaliation against ‘new trade instruments’, Beijing says China-EU communication channels remain open
· Xinyi Wu
As EU mulls economic tools, China vows to take steps against any new trade restrictions
While warning of retaliation against ‘new trade instruments’, Beijing says China-EU communication channels remain open
· Xinyi Wu
Computex in Taiwan, South Korea local elections, India monetary policy
Computex 2026 will feature speakers from many of the world's most important chip companies, with a focus on artificial intelligence, robotics, mobility and other next-gen tech. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
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“Misleading, deceptive”. Judge scathing on ‘Undercover Jew’ stunt by NewsCorp, Israel activist
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· Peter Lalor
Hong Kong considers new offshore yuan venture fund for tech, emerging industries
Initiative builds on AI and finance convergence while supporting yuan internationalisation, finance chief Paul Chan says
· Matthew Cheng
Hong Kong considers new offshore yuan venture fund for tech, emerging industries
Initiative builds on AI and finance convergence while supporting yuan internationalisation, finance chief Paul Chan says
· Matthew Cheng
‘Your devices could be at risk’: how antivirus scams trade on fear
Urgent renewal emails and huge discounts figures are used to pressure people to hand over their data
· Shane Hickey
Recruiter who was allowed to buy back his insolvent firm falls behind on payments after offering staff Vegas trip
Premier Group Recruitment went into administration with debts of £2.9m – including £647,000 owed to HMRC
· Simongoodley
Video: Israeli strike hits crowded market in Gaza City
An Israeli attack struck a group of civilians at Firas Market in eastern Gaza City, sending thick smoke into the air and triggering scenes of panic as people rushed to help the wounded.
· Middleeasteye
How Nigeria’s ‘algorithmic apothecary’ fuels a surge in risky herbal cures
Abuja, Nigeria – Oke Bola thought a fertility supplement she found online might help her conceive. Instead, within days of taking it, she struggled to breathe. Her experience reflects a growing online trade in unverified herbal remedies promoted across social media.
· Al Jazeera
CJ chair eyes bigger play at Olive Young's US debut
CJ Group Chairman Lee Jae-hyun visited Olive Young's first US store in Pasadena, California, to take stock of the beauty retailer's overseas operations and the conglomerate's larger play to build a Korean lifestyle presence in North America.
· No Kyung-min
Money & Me: 'I earn more than seven figures but the fear of not having enough will always push me' | The National
Dutch-Ghanaian entrepreneur Ellen Mannaert, 47, has reinvented herself more times than most people change jobs. She turned discarded Italian fabric into a textile redistribution business in Western Africa and Europe. She sold that company, built a hospitality empire in the Caribbean, watched Covid dismantle it and t…
· Katy Gillett
NC AI, Posco DX join hands in robot AI model development
NC AI said Sunday it signed a strategic business agreement with Posco DX on the joint development of a robot foundation model and for broader technical cooperation.
· Lee Han-gyoul
How carbon finance could give a boost to Japan’s ailing forestry industry
Japan’s forestry sector is at a crossroads.
· Annelise Giseburt
How China will play a major role in Benin’s economic growth as a new era is ushered in
African nation’s new president is banking on Chinese investment to help fix its infrastructure gap with large-scale construction projects
· Jevans Nyabiage
How China will play a major role in Benin’s economic growth as a new era begins
African nation’s new president is banking on Chinese investment to help fix its infrastructure gap with large-scale construction projects
· Jevans Nyabiage
UAE petrol prices to rise in June but diesel to drop | The National
UAE fuel prices are set to increase in June, amid a drop in global oil benchmarks, which have been volatile due to shifting positions in the US-Iran war. However, diesel prices will drop.
· The National
Hong Kong property recovery tested as bigger student housing deals gain traction
Hotel conversions draw institutional capital back to distressed assets as banks push disposals and financing conditions improve
· Peggy Ye
Hong Kong property recovery tested as bigger student housing deals gain traction
Hotel conversions draw institutional capital back to distressed assets as banks push disposals and financing conditions improve
· Peggy Ye
China’s factory activity slows in May
BEIJING (AP) — China’s factory activity was flat in May, according to an official survey released Sunday, raising questions about how much further the country’s economy can shield itself from the fallout of the ongoing Iran war and pressure on demand.
Asian countries worry war and high prices will deter summer tourists
A crowd of tourists take pictures of a passing train at the Mae Klong Railway Market near Bangkok, Thailand on Dec. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Anton L. Delgado)
· Anton L Delgado
Korea should join frontier AI race dominated by US, China: Science minister
Bae Kyung-hoon says stronger investment in GPUs, data and talent is needed to secure sovereign AI capabilities
· Jie Ye-eun
Hanwha Ocean highlights potential $68b GDP impact in Canada submarine bid
Hanwha Ocean is advancing its efforts to win a 60 trillion won ($39.8 billion) submarine bid from Canada, proposing an ambitious plan to boost the Canadian economy at CANSEC 2026, the country’s largest defense and security trade show.
· Byun Hye-jin
Hana Financial holds group-wide wealth management seminar
Hana Financial Group hosted the Hana Financial Money Show on Thursday, a group-wide wealth management seminar showcasing integrated asset management solutions from across its banking, securities and insurance affiliates.
· Im Eun-byel
Credit loans at local banks sharply rise in May amid stock rally
Credit loans at major South Korean banks surged in May at the fastest pace in more than five years, data showed Sunday, as investors increasingly took out loans to buy stocks amid a record-breaking market rally.
· Yonhap
Shortages And Rationing Loom As Global Oil Reserves Fall At Fastest Rate In History
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· Tyler Durden
The accidental barista who sparked Brisbane’s strawberry matcha craze
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· Neesha Sinnya
Credit loans at local banks sharply rise in May amid stock rally
SEOUL, May 31 (Yonhap) -- Credit loans at major South Korean banks surged in May at the fastest pace in more than five years, data showed Sunday, as investors increasingly took out loans to buy stocks amid a record-breaking market rally.
· Kim Eun-jung
Spain’s property market sees boost as Hongkongers, others, depart the UK and Canada
As the cost of living rises, some Hongkongers living in the United Kingdom and Canada are set to move to Spain under the NLV scheme
· Cheryl Arcibal
Spain’s property market sees boost as Hongkongers, others, depart the UK and Canada
As the cost of living rises, some Hongkongers living in the United Kingdom and Canada are set to move to Spain under the NLV scheme
· Cheryl Arcibal
New Zealand tells US it lacks billions ‘under the couch’ to raise defence spending
Finance Minister Willis takes a jab at Hegseth, says his demands ‘would be extremely challenging’ for New Zealand
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