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· Chynna Grace Ong
PH, Japan update tax rules for firms, OFWs
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· Niña Myka Pauline Arceo
Business confidence sinks as war fuels inflation fears
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· Niña Myka Pauline Arceo
Colombia’s ‘Total Peace’ plan: A failure or unfinished business for Petro?
As Colombia prepares to elect a new president, candidates are debating the legacy of Gustavo Petro's efforts to end the country's conflict.
· Catherine Ellis
China, Taiwan electronic component makers eat away at Japan's global share
Murata Manufacturing, the world leader in multilayer ceramic capacitors, seen here, is boosting its focus on low-priced products. (Source photos by Nikkei and Murata Manufacturing)
· Staff Writer
US rate hike on the table as inflation persists: Chicago Fed chief
Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, spoke with Nikkei in Tokyo on May 27. (Photo by Sora Kitajima)
· Staff Writer
Japan passes tougher foreign investment law, paving way for CFIUS-like panel
The upper house of Japan's legislature votes on the revised Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act on May 29. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)
· Staff Writer
What’s the secret to Trump’s financial success? | Fiona Katauskas
He’s always looking out for Number One
Peter Thiel moves family to Argentina to flee high taxes — and potential nuclear war, AI meltdown: report
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· Ariel Zilber
"The Real Part Of This Economy Is Not Doing Well": Ed Dowd Warns 'Just Wait 'Til The AI Bubble Bursts'
Via Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com,
· Tyler Durden
Your Investments: Aaron’s menorah teaches us patience is key to long-term wealth
In the beginning of this week’s Torah portion, Beha’alotcha, we read that Aaron the High Priest is charged with the daily lighting of the Menorah.
· AARON KATSMAN
Your Taxes: Trump’s tax amnesty raises questions for Israeli taxpayers
Trump’s amnesty stems from a settlement agreement on May 18 of a civil lawsuit between President Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and the Trump Organization vs the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at the Southern District Court of Florida.
· LEON HARRIS
Hollywood power player predicts AI recreation of ‘I Love Lucy’
Depending on who you talk to, AI is either the future, a cheap parlor trick or the death of creativity as we know it. But at this week’s “AI on the Lot” conference, up and coming filmmakers, developers and wanna-be showbiz entrepreneurs were all banking that AI will be their on-ramp into an insular business.
· Tim Baysinger
Dell stock skyrockets 32% for its best day ever as AI server revenue soars
Shares of Dell Technologies closed 32.76% higher on Friday, wrapping its best day ever after the company reported its fastest pace for revenue growth for any period since returning to the public market in 2018.
· CJ Haddad
Investor skepticism looms over China Vanke's state-led turnaround
China Vanke's shareholders meeting was held May 29 at its registered address in Shenzhen's Yantian district, currently a school. (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)
· Staff Writer
China-led SCO bloc looks to fast-track plan for new bank that would rival Western lenders
Member states seek more financial autonomy and localised credit by advancing an effort to fund regional growth using their national currencies, not the US dollar
· Carol Yang
China-led SCO bloc looks to fast-track plan for new bank that would rival Western lenders
Member states seek more financial autonomy and localised credit by advancing an effort to fund regional growth using their national currencies, not the US dollar
· Carol Yang
Shareholders in Thailand's CP All reject group-led restructuring
Shareholders in Thailand's CP All on May 29 largely voted against a finance business restructuring plan proposed by CP Group. © Reuters
· APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT
EU’s big 6 pitch a rival to Wall Street
BRUSSELS — The EU’s six largest economies have a vision for creating a U.S.-style financial market. Now they just need to sell it to everyone else.
· Bjarke Smith-Meyer, Gregorio Sorgi
China’s US$2.2 trillion urban renewal plan to boost construction, property sectors
Plan for 2026 to 2030 includes upgrades to pipelines, drainage, dilapidated homes, and facilities for education and elderly care
· Daniel Ren
China’s US$2.2 trillion urban renewal plan to boost construction, property sectors
Plan for 2026 to 2030 includes upgrades to pipelines, drainage, dilapidated homes, and facilities for education and elderly care
· Daniel Ren
Futures Hit Another Record High After Pricing In Same "Iran Deal" Every Day For The Past Month
US equity futures are higher, continuing their slow motion-gamma squeeze into record territory, as traders waited to see whether America and Iran could finally get the peace deal they have already priced in every single day for the past month. As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures are up 0.1%, and poised to rise for the nint…
· Tyler Durden
Ex-lawmaker Lo Wai-kwok, 71, to marry Cantonese opera actress 42 years his junior
Head of Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong joins 31-year-old fiancée Yemina Yu at party headquarters to announce engagement
· Matthew Cheng
Ex-lawmaker Lo Wai-kwok, 71, to marry Cantonese opera actress 42 years his junior
Head of Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong joins 31-year-old fiancée Yemina Yu at party headquarters to announce engagement
· Matthew Cheng
How the ‘double scar’ of past inflation woes and geopolitical shocks amid the Iran war is hitting consumers
A "double scar" of past inflation woes and geopolitical trauma is warping how consumers view the economy and threatening a drop-off in retail spending, new research from the European Central Bank showed.
· Elsa Ohlen
French FinMin "Vigilant" After Economy Unexpectedly Contracts In Q1
“We remain vigilant, without giving in to being alarmist,” said French Finance Minister Roland Lescure on social media after the Gallic nation saw its economy unexpectedly shrink at the start of the year.
· Tyler Durden
‘Illegal and void’: China condemns Japan-Philippines maritime border talks
Beijing says negotiations between Tokyo and Manila cover area east of Taiwan where it maintains exclusive economic zone
· Laura Zhou
‘Illegal and void’: China condemns Japan-Philippines maritime border talks
Beijing says negotiations between Tokyo and Manila cover area east of Taiwan where it maintains exclusive economic zone
· Laura Zhou
Dan Ives: Anthropic’s growth is 'just the tip of the sphere' for AI rally
Anthropic is zeroing in on a $1trillion valuation after another successful funding round — but investor demand for AI companies is just getting started, according to Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives.
· Joseph Wilkins
T-Mobile Fiber outage stretches into second day — as customers in multiple states struggle to get online
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· Ariel Zilber
99% Of CEOs Are Planning AI Job-Cuts, As Gap Between Rich And Poor Continues To Explode
Authored by Michael Snyder via The Economic Collapse blog,
· Tyler Durden
Activists protest Jerusalem real estate event in Manhattan with terrorist memorabilia
Anti-Israel activists protested against a Jerusalem municipality real estate investment event led by Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion in Manhattan on Thursday, with activists rejecting Israeli control of the holy city and claiming it as Palestinian land.
· MICHAEL STARR
The era when Europe viewed China as a partner is over, Brussels insider warns
A new era of fractious EU-China trade relations is here to stay, as Brussels’ view of Beijing has fundamentally changed, lobbyist says
· Alice Li
The era when Europe viewed China as a partner is over, Brussels insider warns
A new era of fractious EU-China trade relations is here to stay, as Brussels’ view of Beijing has fundamentally changed, lobbyist says
· Alice Li
'You can't just leave it to the market': Frontrunner to replace UK PM Starmer calls for 'strong public control' over industry and AI
Andy Burnham, the politician who threatens to topple U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership, has called for tighter regulation on AI, Big Tech and key industries if he returns to central government.
· Chloe Taylor
Russia Targets Mineral Water in Latest Trade Restriction Against Armenia
Russia’s consumer safety watchdog has blocked the sale of an additional 64.5 million bottles of Armenian mineral water, ramping up what appears to be an economic pressure campaign against Yerevan over its pursuit of closer relations with the European Union.
· The Moscow Times
The Tech Download: How chip companies are looking to use light to solve this major AI bottleneck
The AI boom is in many ways a hype cycle like no other. Sure, there are comparisons to draw between the dotcom surge of the late 90s and the mobile revolution of the noughties, but in terms of capital invested and lofty predictions on it causing huge societal shifts, it stands ahead of the rest.
· Kai Nicol-Schwarz
Why Wall Street is buzzing again about David Solomon’s DJ side gig
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· Charles Gasparino
Consumers Face Fiscal-Cliff As Tax-Refund Sugar-High Fades
Nearly two months of the national average gasoline price exceeding the politically sensitive $4-per-gallon level have left corporate America increasingly worried about consumer health this earnings season. Kraft Heinz's CEO warned that some households are "literally running out of money," while UBS analysts caution …
· Tyler Durden
Vietnam, Philippines to deepen strategic ‘alignment’ on 50th anniversary of ties
Analysts say To Lam’s first visit to Manila as state leader signals Vietnam’s balanced foreign policy and investment in Asean partnerships
· Sam Beltran
Vietnam, Philippines to deepen strategic ‘alignment’ on 50th anniversary of ties
Analysts say To Lam’s first visit to Manila as state leader signals Vietnam’s balanced foreign policy and investment in Asean partnerships
· Sam Beltran
HKEX revamps Tech 100 index as Hong Kong benchmark struggles to keep pace with AI rally
Seven firms including Hesai, Geekplus and Deepexi join the index as investors question whether local benchmarks reflect fast-rising AI sector
· Peggy Ye
HKEX revamps Tech 100 index as Hong Kong benchmark struggles to keep pace with AI rally
Seven firms including Hesai, Geekplus and Deepexi join the index as investors question whether local benchmarks reflect fast-rising AI sector
· Peggy Ye
Asia faces ‘costly paradox’ over divergent AI rules in US and EU
Regional countries are adapting either the US or EU legal framework, while Asian tech firms risk incurring a ‘regulatory fragmentation tax’
· Biman Mukherji
Japan confirms $73bn yen-buying intervention over April-May
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama told reporters this month that she gained "full understanding" from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Manami Yamada and Kazuho Fujiwara）
· AKANE OKUTSU
Japan confirms record $73bn yen-buying intervention in April-May
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama told reporters this month that she gained "full understanding" from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Manami Yamada and Kazuho Fujiwara）
· AKANE OKUTSU
Elderly landlords of subdivided flats say they can’t afford upgrade costs
Flat owners say renovations to ensure compliance with new law are as high as HK$400,000 and they may be forced to take cheaper units off market
· Kristen Cheung
Elderly landlords of subdivided flats say they can’t afford upgrade costs
Flat owners say renovations to ensure compliance with new law are as high as HK$400,000 and they may be forced to take cheaper units off market
· Kristen Cheung
What to do if your UAE salary is late: Rights and recourse under new rules | The National
With the UAE's new salary protection rules taking effect on June 1, private sector workers have a strengthened set of rights if wages do not arrive on time, according to experts.
· Katy Gillett