CATL set to boost global energy storage with world’s largest testing facility in Xiamen
The firm says it has completed a 3 billion yuan research facility for testing energy storage systems
· Themis Qi
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Marcos secures P53.6B in investment pledges from Japanese firms
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday secured P53.6 billion in potential investments from major Japanese companies covering expansion projects in shipbuilding, electronics manufacturing, semiconductor production, artificial intelligence (AI), and green maritime industries.
· Catherine S. Valente
Airfare may get cheaper in first half of June as CAB lowers fuel surcharge
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· jpcruz0306
Drone Stocks Erupt After Report Of Pentagon Funding Deals
President Trump's war economy is accelerating, with a new report indicating that the Department of War is set to unleash funding deals across a handful of drone companies. The effort comes as the DoW's procurement program now favors startups, and there has been an emphasis within the department on ramping up America…
· Tyler Durden
BP boardroom turmoil deepens as ousted chair hits back at ‘lies’ over conduct
Albert Manifold disputes reports about his behaviour and says he always tried to set example
· Joanna Partridge
Mainland Chinese react as Hong Kong tightens access to offshore investment accounts
Banks have been ordered to step up checks, part of wider efforts to strengthen oversight of cross-border capital flows
· Mia Nurmamat
Mainland Chinese react as Hong Kong tightens access to offshore investment accounts
Banks have been ordered to step up checks, part of wider efforts to strengthen oversight of cross-border capital flows
· Mia Nurmamat
Home Refi Activity Plummets As Mortgage Rates Hit 9-Month Highs
Refinancing activity in the U.S. housing market plummeted last week as mortgage rates hit their highest level in nine months, new industry data released on May 27 show.
· Tyler Durden
Hong Kong exports surge 43% in April, driven by strong demand for AI electronics
Figure follows earlier five-year high of 35.8% growth in March, but government remains cautious and says Middle East war could cloud outlook
· Oscar Liu
Hong Kong exports surge 43% in April, driven by strong demand for AI electronics
Figure follows earlier five-year high of 35.8% growth in March, but government remains cautious and says Middle East war could cloud outlook
· Oscar Liu
Sandbox Swapmeet: Inside Dubai’s rapidly growing pop culture convention | The National
Sandbox Swapmeet, one of the UAE’s fastest-growing pop culture conventions, is under way at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together collectors, gamers, comic book enthusiasts and cosplayers for a four-day celebration of fandom.
· Faisal Al Zaabi
HKEX revamps US$812m headquarters with new entrance, finance museum in Central
HKEX official says project aims to create ‘a future-ready, globally recognised hub’ and ‘more prominent branding in the heart of Central’
· Enoch Yiu
HKEX revamps US$812m headquarters with new entrance, finance museum in Central
HKEX official says project aims to create ‘a future-ready, globally recognised hub’ and ‘more prominent branding in the heart of Central’
· Enoch Yiu
Oil markets are betting on a swift end to the Iran war. Investors may regret it
Oil futures are still pricing a quick resolution to the Iran war — but analysts warn that investors and consumers are likely to be left disappointed.
· Hugh Leask
UVeye scales automated vehicle‑inspection tech across global automotive markets
While most companies are heading into the defense-tech sphere, one Israeli company has made the opposite move and left to conquer the American car industry market.
· ANNA AHRONHEIM
NPS to raise domestic equity allocation to 20.8 pct in 2026 amid KOSPI rally
SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's state pension fund said Thursday it will sharply increase its allocation to domestic equities this year to 20.8 percent amid a rally in the local stock market.
· Kim Han-joo
EU fines Temu $230m over illegal product sales
Chinese e-commerce platforms such as Temu and Shein have been gaining popularity in Europe with their extremely low prices. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
‘Instagram truly is the new LinkedIn’: why gen Z is using social media to get hired
In this competitive market, gen Z has started to turn to untraditional ways to land a job – including dating apps
· Jenna Zaza
Tencent bets on AI agents, smaller models in race with Alibaba, ByteDance
Tencent is leveraging its massive ecosystem of products, including its WeChat app, to win over AI application users. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Foreign residents don't outspend locals in Spain's housing market, non-residents do
New data shows that foreigners who live full-time spend roughly the same on housing as Spanish nationals, whereas non-resident homebuyers splurge far more on average on Spanish properties, particularly certain nationalities.
· The Local
This AI stock is surging after an ex-OpenAI employee's fund disclosed a stake. Here's why
Dutch cloud provider Nebius popped in premarket trading Thursday after an ex-OpenAI employee's fund disclosed a sizeable stake in the firm.
· Sawdah Bhaimiya
Taihan Cable accused of obtaining trade secrets from competitor LS Cable
Police have concluded that Taihan Cable & Solution improperly obtained trade secrets tied to submarine cable plant technology from rival LS Cable & System, escalating a major legal battle between South Korea’s top two cable makers.
· Lee Ji-yoon
Chinese premier tours oil, grain stockpiles as Beijing boosts Iran war response
Beijing is bolstering strategic reserves and accelerating the buildout of distribution hubs, as China rushes to adapt to the Middle East crisis
· Xinyi Wu
Chinese premier tours oil, grain stockpiles as Beijing boosts Iran war response
Beijing is bolstering strategic reserves and accelerating the buildout of distribution hubs, as China rushes to adapt to the Middle East crisis
· Xinyi Wu
Gold tumbles to two-month low as inflation hedge status fades
Gold prices fell to a two-month low on Thursday, as renewed uncertainty over the trajectory of the U.S.-Iran war gave the dollar a boost and drove oil prices higher.
· Chloe Taylor
How AI boom is obscuring the big investment opportunity in commodities
Investors’ desire for firms with ‘heavy assets, low obsolescence’ has turned the spotlight on commodities, a sector starved of capital
· Nicholas Spiro
How AI boom is obscuring the big investment opportunity in commodities
Investors’ desire for firms with ‘heavy assets, low obsolescence’ has turned the spotlight on commodities, a sector starved of capital
· Nicholas Spiro
Gatchalian reiterates call for P1,500 monthly subsidy for 5M minimum wage earners amid high inflation
SEN. Win Gatchalian reiterated his call for a P1,500 monthly subsidy for about five million minimum wage earners, following a rapid increase in inflation last month, slower economic growth in the first quarter of the year and forecasts of persistently high inflation.
· The Manila Times
The Gen Z Workforce In The UK Is Demanding Less Alcohol At Company Socials
For years, workplace culture has revolved around one thing: drinks after work. But Gen Z in the UK is starting to push back — and companies are beginning to notice, according to a new study from Diamond Interiors.
· Tyler Durden
China plans to embed AI in energy infrastructure to optimise power grid efficiency
Top energy firms and tech companies are being drawn into state-backed pilots to align surging computing demand with more efficient energy usage
· Carol Yang
China plans to embed AI in energy infrastructure to optimise power grid efficiency
Top energy firms and tech companies are being drawn into state-backed pilots to align surging computing demand with more efficient energy usage
· Carol Yang
Alex Eala leads Filipinos featured on Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30 Asia’ list
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· Tati Maligro
Foreign parents in Seoul can get help with daycare costs
For many foreign parents in Seoul, childcare can become one of the biggest financial pressures of raising children in Korea, especially for families still adjusting to visa procedures, housing costs and life in a new country.
· Choi Jeong-yoon
Football Australia receives surprise video from Fifa boss Infantino amid news of financial pain
National body’s AGM features prerecorded message of support
· Jack Snape
China’s brokerage crackdown: banks cut stock forecasts for Futu, Tiger
CCB and Goldman Sachs slash brokerage valuations, profit forecasts after regulatory action on unauthorised cross-border trading
· Peggy Ye
China’s brokerage crackdown: banks cut stock forecasts for Futu, Tiger
CCB and Goldman Sachs slash brokerage valuations, profit forecasts after regulatory action on unauthorised cross-border trading
· Peggy Ye
Gov't to foster cosmetics as new export growth engine: finance minister
SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol on Thursday vowed to foster the cosmetics industry as a new export engine for the country in line with the global popularity of South Korean products.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Trade minister conveys Seoul's concerns over EU's trade protectionist measures to European Parliament
SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo met with the delegation for relations with the Korean Peninsula from the European Parliament on Thursday to address concerns over the European Union's (EU) trade protectionist measures, including stronger steel safeguards and a bill aimed at promoting made in EU p…
· Kim Na-young
Iran and US trade attacks after Trump rejects report of Hormuz agreement
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it struck a base used by United States forces in response to US attacks on an Iranian target near the Strait of Hormuz, as a fragile ceasefire comes under growing strain and negotiations to end the war drag on.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Korea sets sights on W400tr K-culture market, $110b exports by 2030
K-culture ambitions jump as Culture Ministry adds food, beauty and tourism to category
· Park Ga-young
Middle East crisis live: Trump warns he may have to ‘finish job’ as US and Iran trade strikes
President’s remarks indicate the two countries remain far apart over initial deal to end war
· Taz Ali, Deepa Parentis
Oil rallies and markets trim gains as Trump rejects Hormuz deal reports and US renews attacks | The National
Live updates: Follow the latest news on US-Iran war
· Shweta Jain
Gov't receives record dividends in 2026 from state-invested companies
SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- The government has received a record amount of dividends from state-invested companies this year, the finance ministry said Thursday, led mostly by three major state-run banks.
· Kang Yoon-seung
‘Unlimited Possibilities’ by Kate Hancock and Daniel Robbins
UNLIMITED Possibilities is the story of two entrepreneurs who built businesses, brands and a life together by refusing to accept the limits other people tried to place on them. Written by husband and wife team Kate Hancock and Daniel Robbins, the book blends memoir, business lessons and practical mindset shifts draw…
· The Manila Times
Etihad Airways to launch hub at Ben-Gurion as UAE's flag airline schedules 42 weekly flights
Etihad Airways, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi, announced this week that starting June 15, it will expand to 42 weekly flights on its Tel Aviv route.
· ASHER SMITH
Google engineer charged with insider trading on Polymarket after netting $1.2 m. on search data
The US Justice Department has charged a Google software engineer with using insider information to rig bets tied to Google's most-searched list on prediction market Polymarket, earning $1.2 million in profits, according to a complaint unsealed on Wednesday.
· REUTERS
The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
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· Faisal Islam
New BOK chief signals looming rate hikes as inflation pressure builds
BOK projects chip boom will continue, lifting the country's economic growth by 0.6 percentage point
· Im Eun-byel
Gold continues to decline as inflation fears outweigh hopes of an end to the Iran war
The metal is down nearly 20 per cent from its all-time high in January as investors focus on the Federal Reserve’s plans to combat inflation
· Zhang Shidong